{"product_id":"despiau-3-4-150mm-1-tree-maple-french-bass-bridge-ct12-low-heart-br24140-150","title":"Despiau 3\/4 150mm 1-Tree Maple French Bass Bridge - CT12 Low Heart - BR24140-150","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Despiau CT12 Low Heart is a \"Precision\" model double bass bridge, expertly crafted to solve specific setup challenges for instruments with a medium fingerboard angle and low arch height. Carved from \"1-Tree\" (C Grade) treated maple, this bridge offers a consistent and reliable grain structure, ensuring durability and balanced acoustic transmission. As a French-style bridge, it features the elegant curvature and profile favored by many orchestral and jazz bassists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistinguished by its \"Low Heart\" design and the very large amount of wood left above the heart, the CT12 blank provides luthiers with exceptional flexibility for custom carving. This generous material allowance enables precise adjustment of the bridge's top curve and mass, allowing for extensive voicing to reveal the instrument's unique \"acoustic personality.\" With a standard 3\/4 size leg width of 150mm, this bridge is an ideal solution for achieving optimal action and tone on basses that require a specialized, lower-profile setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Geometry\u003c\/b\u003e – Tailored specifically for instruments with medium fingerboard angles and low arch heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow Heart Design\u003c\/b\u003e – Features a lower heart position to provide specific structural balance and aesthetic proportion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Customization\u003c\/b\u003e – Supplied with a very large amount of wood above the heart to allow for extensive luthier carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eC Grade Maple\u003c\/b\u003e – \"1-Tree\" selection guarantees regular grain, structural stability, and reliable tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrench Profile\u003c\/b\u003e – Classic CT12 shape with rounded shoulders and traditional styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3\/4 Size Fit\u003c\/b\u003e – 150mm leg width fits standard 3\/4 size double basses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Treated Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/b\u003e Double Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e C Grade (1-Tree)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e CT12 (Precision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeg Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArch Height:\u003c\/b\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWood Above Heart:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Large Amount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/b\u003e BR24140-150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Despiau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42919730610242,"sku":"BR24140-150","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/8925\/files\/medium_c963a671-1f0d-49fd-823b-d3cafad91646.jpg?v=1768941546","url":"https:\/\/sweetheartdeals.com\/products\/despiau-3-4-150mm-1-tree-maple-french-bass-bridge-ct12-low-heart-br24140-150","provider":"Sweetheart Deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}