Members jr_vw2 Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 on guitars that is. I want new bridges for two of my Jackson's but I have never been bridge shopping before. they both have the same style bridge like this one. so whats a good upgrade that WONT break the bank? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 What's wrong with the existing bridges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 they feel very sloppy and loose, seems like there should be a better option out there. Maybe just the same style bridge just higher quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 they feel very sloppy and loose, seems like there should be a better option out there. Maybe just the same style bridge just higher quality. Fair enough. I think a better made version of that style would be best. Of course check and make sure you post to post distance is the same, but the tonepros stuff is quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 Tonepros maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alphamarquis Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 Tonepros maybe? That immediately came to mind for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EADGBE Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 How about a Callaham steel tune-o-matic? You know getting another bridge to fit will be the biggest problem. One of my favorites is the Schaller 455. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 A third vote for Tonepros. I have them on two of my guitars. One thing for sure they won't feel sloppy and loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crunchtime Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 How can they be loose when the string tension is against them. I could be wrong but, I suspect the whole Tonepros thing is just hype. So what if a set screw holds the tailpiece to the stud. String tension already does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 How can they be loose when the string tension is against them. I could be wrong but, I suspect the whole Tonepros thing is just hype. So what if a set screw holds the tailpiece to the stud. String tension already does that. Maybe the adjustment screws are worn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 Both guitars are new. And it seems like the actual adjustment screws themselves are very loose in the body (not the pressed in inserts). Then the bridge is way sloppy on those studs. Yes the string tension does hold everything still but every time I change strings it seems like the bridge gets held down in a slightly different place so evey string change my intonation is off. All around they just have a very cheap feel to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 Both guitars are new. And it seems like the actual adjustment screws themselves are very loose in the body (not the pressed in inserts). Then the bridge is way sloppy on those studs. Yes the string tension does hold everything still but every time I change strings it seems like the bridge gets held down in a slightly different place so evey string change my intonation is off. All around they just have a very cheap feel to them. That's the nature of the beast. Don't take all the strings off at once if you don't want the bridge to move. Any replacement you put on there is going to do the same thing unless you buy one of those silly Tone-Pro bridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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