Vacuum bridge clamp — guitar saddle clamp — a bridge-fixing tool that simplifies the gluing process on guitars, ukuleles and small stringed instruments. This system attaches to the instrument’s surface and creates an even pressure distribution using an air vacuum, reducing the need for internal clamps and the risk of damage from metal parts. The guitar saddle clamp with its thin membrane (1 mm) allows better control of the glue joint, while the 8 mm common hose connection (via a quick connector) makes it compatible with standard vacuum pumps or compressed-air systems. Ideal for workshops, builders and repair technicians who require a clean, repeatable result.
The guitar saddle clamp is the ideal tool for repairing unglued saddles on oud, guitar, laouto and many other instruments. The saddle can be held in place for gluing using masking tape because the pressure is applied across the entire saddle surface, so it does not shift significantly during application.
Gluing a saddle on instruments such as acoustic, classical and folk guitars, laouto, or oud is a process that requires precision and faces many obstacles. The use of conventional metal clamps is hindered by the limited access through the instrument’s soundhole, and the pressure they apply is not evenly distributed.
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Warning! Warning: Due to the high forces involved, the area around the saddle may need to be masked off to avoid possible marks on the finish. Extra care is required with natural finishes such as shellac.
Clamping time with the guitar saddle vacuum clamp varies depending on the woods being joined and can range from 30 to 60 minutes.
