New bridge?
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- neikeel
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Re: New bridge?
If you really like the guitar then I would highly recommend the Schaller Nashville Tunomatic replacement, you can specify the spacing and studhole size too, as it will depend on where your Epi was made - China/Indonesia/Korea are some high end ones still made in the USA? Metric vs Imperial.
If money is tight and you can measure what you have at the moment accurately you can get these, pre-notched:
http://www.allparts.uk.com/collections/ ... tunematics
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Saddles-s/1906.htm
The tuners make a big difference too - I usually use the Grovers too. My main guitar has locking type for quick changes if needed.
These are surprisingly good tho'http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Kluson-Style-W ... 44-3x3.htm
These are the best (IMO):http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Grover-Origina ... -p/102.htm
If money is tight and you can measure what you have at the moment accurately you can get these, pre-notched:
http://www.allparts.uk.com/collections/ ... tunematics
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Saddles-s/1906.htm
The tuners make a big difference too - I usually use the Grovers too. My main guitar has locking type for quick changes if needed.
These are surprisingly good tho'http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Kluson-Style-W ... 44-3x3.htm
These are the best (IMO):http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Grover-Origina ... -p/102.htm
Neil
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Re: New bridge?
Can you just get new bridge saddles rather than a whole new bridge? Just switch out the three that the tech "fixed".
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Re: New bridge?
http://www.allparts.uk.com/collections/ ... tunematicsrgorke wrote:Can you just get new bridge saddles rather than a whole new bridge? Just switch out the three that the tech "fixed".
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Saddles-s/1906.htm
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Re: New bridge?
Hmmm the reason I was thinking whole new bridge instead of just saddles is because it's hard to find pre-notched gold saddles...
I suppose black or silver saddles would look pretty sweet with the gold..
I'll upgrade the tuners if the saddles don't fix the problem (I'm 99% sure it's those though)
My current tuners on it are grovers 14:1 and look identical to the ones you linked... probably a cheap knock off Epi uses though? idk
lol vanhalen5150, they're already gone, I have TopHat style ones on there now xD
So which should I go for Narrow or Wide notched?
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/6-x-Les-Paul-A ... /ps111.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/6-x-Les-Paul-A ... /ps110.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks for all the help guys you're awesome
I suppose black or silver saddles would look pretty sweet with the gold..
I'll upgrade the tuners if the saddles don't fix the problem (I'm 99% sure it's those though)
My current tuners on it are grovers 14:1 and look identical to the ones you linked... probably a cheap knock off Epi uses though? idk
lol vanhalen5150, they're already gone, I have TopHat style ones on there now xD
So which should I go for Narrow or Wide notched?
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/6-x-Les-Paul-A ... /ps111.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.axesrus.co.uk/6-x-Les-Paul-A ... /ps110.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks for all the help guys you're awesome
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- vanhalen5150
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Re: New bridge?
I'd go for the wider notch because your strings cross at an angle.
Know how Gibson use to set the strings through the saddles? They use to line up the strings and then hit(tap?) each one with a hammer. Seriously. That's how they did it. I do something similar when putting on new tunomatics. I slot the saddles myself at the angle the string is actually going through. Not that big of a deal.
Know how Gibson use to set the strings through the saddles? They use to line up the strings and then hit(tap?) each one with a hammer. Seriously. That's how they did it. I do something similar when putting on new tunomatics. I slot the saddles myself at the angle the string is actually going through. Not that big of a deal.
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Re: New bridge?
Quality tuners make a world of difference. I doubt Epi is using them.
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Re: New bridge?
You want gold? Here' your gold:
http://www.crazyparts.de/ueberuns/gibso ... ld-new.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
OR
http://www.crazyparts.de/ueberuns/gibso ... ld-new.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (bottom of page)
http://www.crazyparts.de/ueberuns/gibso ... ld-new.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
OR
http://www.crazyparts.de/ueberuns/gibso ... ld-new.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (bottom of page)
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Re: New bridge?
They are un-notched though
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Re: New bridge?
Sir, would you prefer some "grey poupon" with that? Or would you like your cake, and to eat it too? LOLOokraMoO wrote:They are un-notched though
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Re: New bridge?
At least with just getting new saddles, black, chrome or otherwise, you can determine that you have actually solved the problem without purchasing an entire new bridge.
Looks like you got some good leads.
Looks like you got some good leads.
"If you make a mistake, do it twice and smile and let people think you meant it." Jan Van Halen.