Members HaloJem Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm swapping out a fully-functional gold hardware tailstop & mounts and tune-o-matic bridge, and mounts... and time saving tips or "don't do this: ____"? I'm going to attempt to align the string saddles as close to where they are on the old bridge & have a strobe tuner for the intonation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 Are the inserts the same size or do you need to redrill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HaloJem Posted September 17, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 I am replacing the gold Epi parts with black Epi parts - so I don't anticipate any drilling - but now I know to check the post fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 Epi threads are metric. If you can re-use the same base studs you're better off. Pulling the old ones out without damaging the finish can be a trickey issue. You need to use a tool designed to extract it or make your own. I use a padded wood block with a hole drilled in the middel. I then screw in the old stud and continue to screw it in till the old stud pulls out of the body. I've used other methods too, but this one usually works if someone didnt do something stupid like gluing them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nbabmf Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 Ugh, that was a nightmare to do on my LP. I think Epi uses a concrete center block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HaloJem Posted September 17, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks for the tips! See, something seemingly soo simple can turn out to be a guitar all hacked up! I'm going to give it a shot & I'll report what I run into. And I' going to use the base studs. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nbabmf Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 You can use model paint to hide the rings of the base studs. If you've got a steady hand, no one will notice even up close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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