Complete Review Of Schaller Roller Tunematic Bridge And Application To Two Gibson Les Paul Guitars, 1 Easy Conversion, 1 More Involved Conversion
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@denzildcruz28813 жыл бұрын
Schaller offer two variants of this bridge, non-reverse (part number 12080100) and reverse (part number 12080101). Non-reverse has the screws pointing toward the pickups and reverse has the screws pointing toward the tailpiece. Hope this helps.
@Saltanic2 жыл бұрын
It did, just ordered a reverse one. Thank you for pointing this out, really important.
@rickknowlan89492 жыл бұрын
I noticed that on Schaller's website, but some well known retailers on this side of the pond make no mention of the different versions.
@gregsmyk542 Жыл бұрын
I asked a parts supplier and they didn’t know the difference between “reversed” with intonation screws away from the pickup and “non-reversed” with intonation screws toward the pickup. The part number difference is new to me! Thank you! I reviewed the video and both boxes had the same part number!?!
@TVoltG Жыл бұрын
I have reverse them myself. You just unscrew them until the little e clamps come loose. You have to do it slow and make sure the clamps fall naturally. Put them aside. Change the saddles so they go reverse, take a pair of locking tweezers and pick up the clamps. Give the clamps a slight bend in. Clip them back onto the screws. Take the locking tweezers on either side and squeeze them back tight around the screws. They are done.
@joeurbanowski321 Жыл бұрын
Is the one made for left hand guitars..?
@terrygrady84135 жыл бұрын
If you buy this bridge from the manufacturer in Germany they provide them with the intonation strings facing the pickups, or the bridge. Chose reversed or non reversed, simple.
@terrygrady84135 жыл бұрын
@@koaguilds Yes.
@randallabracadabra4 жыл бұрын
Basically left or right handed.
@sv12013 жыл бұрын
Yes, but the US vendors do not normally specify that option.
@AB-80X3 жыл бұрын
@@randallabracadabra Has nothing to do with left or right. They offer the non-reversed, i.e the one where the intonation screws face the pickups, because of the ABR-1 bridge. Back when Gibson launched the Les Paul and for many years forward, the original narrow ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridges came with the screws facing the pickups. Then when Gibson introduced the wider Nashville bridge we all have come to loathe and hate today, they moved the intonation screws to the side facing the tail piece. So to put it simply, the screws facing the pickups is a styling cue, a throw-back to the 57-59 Les Pauls featuring the ABR-1 bridge. This is also why a bridge with the screws facing the tail is referred to as a reversed bridge, because originally the screws faced the pickups.
@randallabracadabra3 жыл бұрын
@@AB-80X The Schaller bridge doesn't fit on the abr-1 posts, so what would be the point of making one reversed simply for the screw location? It makes much more sense that they offer standard and reverse for right and left handed players, so they don't have to fuss with moving the bigger rollers saddles to the other side of the bridge. Remember, this bridge is a direct replacement for the Nashville series bridges, not the ABR-1.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Based on e-mails I've received, I want to clear up an area of possible confusion. The points covered in this video are intended to address and help those players who have invested in a Gibson Les Paul but now have a difficult time keeping it in tune. It then goes on to say what can be done about those problems. Some are under the mistaken impression that I'm suggesting they buy the guitar, then make upgrades to the hardware. I myself might do that but at least I'm going into it with the full knowledge of what to expect with a Gibson Les Paul. Some have asked the question, why buy one in the first place if it is known to have issues? The answer for me is that in spite of the need (IMHO) to upgrade the bridge, pickups and tuners, it is an otherwise outstanding guitar. The neck either feels right in your hand or it doesn't. The body either feels right when you hold it or it doesn't. Those factors plus the bound neck and the fact that I want to support a USA company do it for me. I realize what these guitars cost vs imports and USA Fenders but I'm willing to pay it to have what I consider to be the quality in the areas I mentioned. By the way, I have owned many USA Fenders including a customized Tele I now have. If you would like to make civil, rational comments, feel free. Those who post vitriolic, argumentative comments, especially those using foul language will be deleted. Peace. BH
@oldguy53814 жыл бұрын
Bobby Howe dude it was just a review on the bridge.
@jonrob23024 жыл бұрын
People who use foul language are just rude.. my dad used to say people that swear are uneducated
@robertrraineyjr9672 ай бұрын
Hi, Just wanted you to know my 1996 Giby LP Classic has a slightly wider spacing than acceptable between the two bridge posts for this bridge to fit properly and the Schaller roller bridge now sits atop two slightly tilted stems. I have kept it, but was afraid to try to grind out the difference on the underneath of the bridge as I was afraid I’d have trouble getting both equally matched and mess up the string locations across the adjustment screws of my humbuckers.
@BobbyHoweGuitarАй бұрын
@@robertrraineyjr967 Sorry this is so late but thanks for the info. Thanks also for watching and liking my videos and for subscribing to my channel. All the best, BH
@DLawrenceMarketing6 жыл бұрын
Great video. You're an articulate speaker and detailed in your process. Very useful video.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! More videos coming, keep checking back! ;-)
@Pyrophoro6 жыл бұрын
The cap on that LP is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. You sir, own a gorgeous instrument. Also, thanks for the info on this product. Was considering replacing my bridge with one of these. Probably still worth the extra effort needed to get the adjustment screws facing the proper direction(rearward). Sad they don't see that.
@user-bh4sr8pd1b3 жыл бұрын
Just checked out Schaller. They sell both reverse and non-reversed bridges.
@patrickhhogan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, First well done roller bridge video I came across. Exactly what I was looking for !
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Patrick! I'm glad this met your need! All the best, BH
@andreasfetzer75592 жыл бұрын
nice playing at the end!
@Surge_LaChance5 жыл бұрын
I played with an upside-down Schaller roller bridge for 7 years... ...until I watched this video yesterday. That's what I get for blindly copying pictures online! It sure plays a lot better now. Many, many thanks sir! Greatly appreciated!!!
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Surge. I'm glad you found the videos helpful. All the best, BH
@redrock19636 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for taking SO much time to cover EVERY detail of your experience. I think you would be a wonderful pre-school teacher.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I would be more than happy to be a teacher. :-)
@christianc94096 жыл бұрын
redrock1963 come on lmao. Are you that pathetic that you need to complain to someone you don’t know, who is just trying to help you? It’s his review, he can share what he wants to. He learned from his mistakes, and I learned new information.
@lovewhatuplayplaywhatulove52656 жыл бұрын
Thank U
@820hurleyj Жыл бұрын
Schaller's website sells both non-reversed and reversed bridges. I assume the reversed is for a left-handed guitar. Use small needle nose pliers to put the e-rings back on. There is a special tool for working with them, too. It's fairly inexpensive. I agree that the screws should face to the rear. Nice video.
@randmag63916 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Bobby. I will be putting the same bridge on a strat style guitar build I'm doing and the bridge I received from Schaller has the intonation adjustment screws facing forward. I'll see how it works the way it came before changing the orientation of the saddles as you have done. Great explanation and photos of the e-clips and other bridge parts.
@1siddartha4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bobby, it very nice of you to share your experience and ideas on the Schaller roller bridge. I changed the bridge to Schaller on my Gibson Les Paul too, but immediately I put the original back on because it killed the sustain of my guitar.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Rusty, thanks for your nice note. I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience with the roller bridge. My experience was the opposite ... I felt that the guitar had lots better sustain and tone. Whoda known? All the best, BH
@dogsgobooom5 жыл бұрын
Fitted one of these this week. I mounted it like my old bridge with the screws facing the pickups but the u shaped grooves were under the treble strings and the v shaped under the bass. I’ve switched it up now having watched this. Makes a bit more sense now.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I'm glad you got it the way you want it. Thanks for watching my videos. Please subscribe to my channel! All the best, BH
@georgelasko83463 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative review of that bridge. I was just looking at one. That’s how I found your video. I just unboxed my new Gibson Les Paul this afternoon. It’s good to know how to change this bridge around. Thanks again.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks George for watching my videos and for your nice words! Pleas subscribe to my KZfaq channel, click the thumbs-up button and the bell on any you watch and you will be informed when I post new ones. Thanks again!
@TVoltG Жыл бұрын
I have reverse them myself. You just unscrew them until the little e clamps come loose. You have to do it slow and make sure the clamps fall naturally. Put them aside. Change the saddles so they go reverse, take a pair of locking tweezers and pick up the clamps. Give the clamps a slight bend in. Clip them back onto the screws. Take the locking tweezers on either side and squeeze them back tight around the screws. They are done.
@spitfire270283 жыл бұрын
the flame on that standard is beautiful
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@axegrindin Жыл бұрын
The intonation screws face the pickup on all my Les Pauls. The original bridge on your green LP they did as well as you can see from the pic of the original bridge in your video. Thank you for showcasing this product. I've been considering this mod for a while.
@user-bh4sr8pd1b3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have been looking at Schaller today and wanted to understand more about it. I also agree with you about the intonation screws. I am not sure why they would make them towards the pickups side. More of a mess to get to them, rather than the tailpiece side. P.S. Awesome guitar playing.
@user-ps8fy1te6p8 ай бұрын
My lp. Special has the intonation screws facing the pickup on stock tune o matic the clips are called e clips cause looks like the letter e
@TheSBSClub6 жыл бұрын
My Gibson Les Paul Standard 2016 HP is already with the new bridge after your recommendations. It was an ideal placed instead of the old bridge. With the Schaller bridge, I was able to lower the stop bar bridge below. The sound now is a completely different guitar! The sound is just fantastic now!!! Thank you for advising this modification!
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@DrVink864 жыл бұрын
Technically the "correct" way is the screws towards the pickups. I also prefer it the other way. I appreciate your video, helped me make my decision to buy this bridge!
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Glad you've found a solution that works for you! All the best, BH
@ericevans95073 жыл бұрын
Why is that correct though? I’m seriously curious if anyone knows. I mean, I prefer the screws facing the tail end of the guitar. They’re easier to get to that way. Why do the manufacturers install them with the screws facing the pups? I’m sure most of us don’t have guitar techs in our home studios, so we do our our guitar work. I would think the majority of people like the screws the opposite way round.
@DrVink863 жыл бұрын
@@ericevans9507 the only reason I've seen is so the strings don't contact the screws (such as on a string through guitar where the string angle would be steeper). I honestly don't know, I just know that the screws facing the pickup is the standard way. It doesn't bother me either direction, feels like the same amount of obstruction either way, at least on my guitar with the tail piece.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
@@ericevans9507 Hello Eric, thanks for watching my videos. I agree with you, I don't think it is correct. As far as I'm concerned, it's not written down anywhere that it's correct and furthermore, I've bought several Les Paul's brand new and they all came from the dealer/factory with the screws facing the tailpiece, IMHO, the way they should face. The only reason I can think of to face the pickups is that some feel that it looks better cosmetically which I don't agree with. It only makes sense to me to face the tailpiece for easy access. Intonation needs to be checked/adjusted periodically and why have them face the pickups? They are more difficult to adjust that way. All the best, BH
@stevetauscher5907 ай бұрын
Nice les Paul beauty top thanks for the info on the Schaller roller🙏
@BobbyHoweGuitar7 ай бұрын
Thanks much! All the best! BH
@jaikumarshanmugasundaram691710 ай бұрын
Just installed the Schaller STM bridge mon reverse on my Epiphone Les Paul studio. These are awesome. Combined with tusq nut and dusenberg Les trem 2 the tuning stability is awesome. Thank you for your video.
@BobbyHoweGuitar10 ай бұрын
You are welcome and thank you for watching my videos!
@davidkhammer3 жыл бұрын
oh And great video. I am about to change two guitars to these bridges when they arrive.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David for your nice comments and I'm sure you'll be happy with the bridges. Best regards, BH
@boogiemorgan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, because I have been thinking about s roller bridge.
@Samana0095 жыл бұрын
Schaller didn't decide that the screws should be facing the bridge pick up, you have the option to choose. Your dealer didn't know that or order just the regular. Just go to their webshop and you will see the option and the explanation.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@johnnybravoski70486 жыл бұрын
Finally, a video that points out the possible pitfalls of a project. Life ain't all sunshine and lollipops. S happens! Thanks Bobby, I appreciate your bringing the "Real." Did I mention the reverb on your voice? Made me laugh buddy; a true showman.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice words. My voice needs all the help it can get!
@davidkhammer3 жыл бұрын
Gibsons with ABR-1 bridges have screws towards pickup. Nashville bridges are towards tailpiece. Because the screws on the abr1 bridge would interfere with the string path
@jacquelinechellis40362 жыл бұрын
You can use a ninety degree screw driver when intonation screw are facing toward pickup.
@dodgyaz6 жыл бұрын
My Epi SG has the intonation screws on the pickup side from the factory. Same as the three Gibson SG's I have looked at in the store. LP's arent the only guitar with a tune-o-matic so maybe there are more guitars with the screws on the pickup side than the other way round so Schaller reversed the bridge?
@AB-80X3 жыл бұрын
The screws facing the pickups is how it originally was on the ABR-1 bridge. The Nashville bridge which is the fatter modern style bridge found on most Les Pauls from the 80's, 90's, and on, are the ones which are reversed. Reversed is when the screws face the tail. Schaller basically offers the non-reversed as a throwback to the original Les Pauls of the 50's and 60's when they used the slim ABR-1 bridge. Be glad that you have the ABR-1 style bridge, because it is much better than the Nashville bridge.
@thomashumphrey97974 жыл бұрын
I was just on the Schaller website and you have a choice which way the screws are facing. You can order the bridge in reverse so the screws face the tailpiece.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking that is a recent development. At the time that video was made, they weren't offered. Maybe they saw my video and made the changes? I don't know.
@lone-wolf-14 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you!👍🏼 It makes perfect sense to have the intonation-screws facing the tailpiece. The strings are pushing the saddles towards the headstock, so its ideal to have the screwheads resting tight on the bridge, contraire to having the c-bushings hold against that force (hope I‘m understandable, I‘m deutsch). Roller saddles allow a string to vibrate freely behind it. So the tailpiece begins to have a bigger influence. You get a more open, more trebly and kinda jangly sound. Although the access angle to the screws are the same from rear or front on my two LP-type guitars...(both have the screws towards pup, and I will change it on one of them), the chinese knock-off has the post-mount better done then a real Gibby: the posts are drilled at an angle in the body, exactly the precise middle of the break-angle of the strings at the saddles! Like the bridge on a violin! Thats perfect!! So, the stringtention is just pushing uniform towards the body, no left or right- the perfect middle 😮 On perpendicular to the middle-plane of the body mounted bridge posts, the strings are always pushing the saddles towards the neck. I think, the violin way is the better one I also wax-pot roller bridges. Moving parts can cause buzz, so filling gaps with wax at the roller axes prevent chirping and buzzing😉
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Ich verstehe dich sehr gut. Ich bin beeindruckt von deinem Englisch.
@BorderRebels3 жыл бұрын
Excellent info, thank you. Very nice tone from the finished article too!
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin and thanks for watching my videos! Best regards, BH
@AudreyDurden5 жыл бұрын
sweet, a pod in the background. I had a 2.0 for a number of years (2002-2015) but had to part with it when times were tough. easily my favorite accessory.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
:-)
@rayross9976 жыл бұрын
Gibson needs to offer these type of bridges & a better headstock design for better tuning on at least some models. Why could they not have the old design for those who are traditionalists and a new design with a roller bridge & improved headstock for those who want better tuning stability and improved playing. It does not have to be either/or, they can offer both? Thanks for your review and explanation.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. To me, a Gibson Les Paul (and probably their other models as well) is/are like spec houses: In a spec house, they put in cheap windows and doors, you have to come along later and upgrade those if you want something that's high quality. That's what I feel about the Les Paul's I own. I love them all but what I love about them is the neck, frets, fret markers, body shape and feel and the finishes. The hardware, especially the pickups and bridge leave something to be desired and so therefore, I change them with something else. Most of the Gibsons I've had have had the holes in the truss rod cover plate and the output jack cover plate split open because of too much torque used to tighten them down. I really expect more for a guitar that I paid $2,500 for. Oh, one more thing I almost forgot, their soldering is poor quality. I've changed the electronics in 4 Les Paul's so far and I'm preparing to do another. Some of the solder joints (from the factory) in the volume and tone control cavity were so bad (cold solder joints), I could pull them apart with only a gentle tug of the wire. That shouldn't be. I know something about soldering, I did it almost every day of my over 40 years in the electrical/electronics industry. Gibson doesn't place much importance on placing skilled people in that job category.
@johnnybravoski70486 жыл бұрын
Ray Ross they do seem h-bent on running their company into the ground. There's retaining the magic of a classic design, but then there's becoming obsolete by refusing to evolve with technology and customer need. Truly a shame for such a majestic/iconic brand.
@john564holloway5 жыл бұрын
Ray, agreed, totally!! I'd love to get a Gibson with the 14 degree headstock like the Epis...
@calebproductions59705 жыл бұрын
Mark agnesi claims they are great innovators and I'm sitting here going why don't they put rolling nut and rolling bridge on every one of their guitars
@piano28734 жыл бұрын
I am unable to turn the thumb screws wheels on the bridge with my fingers to lower or raise the bridge. Is there a tool for this, or do I need to loosen something to take the tension off of the bridge?
@george251994 жыл бұрын
Did you loosen the strings?
@piano28734 жыл бұрын
Rob Zombie yes. I am able to turn now with strings loosened and small rubber grip.
@brianlonjak9424 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated sir, thank you
@Disco586 жыл бұрын
I was getting a bit bored with the long, drawn out explanation, and I mentioned that, but there was this voice a few feet away saying, "Michael, you know you do exactly the same thing when you're trying to explain something, so shut up"! And well, yea, she's right, I do. Then all you were saying came to this great conclusion, and it all made perfect sense. I love the Les Paul body style, but my budget says "no" to Gibsons. Life goes on. I did however, pick up an ESP EC-50, and an Epiphone Wildkat for my recent 60th birthday, and I think they will both get roller bridges. I don't care to deal with the Schaller issues, so....whose?
@TwistedMatter5 жыл бұрын
Could have and should have been a four minute video
@youflatbro74985 жыл бұрын
Why can't you say something nice? Why do so many have to tell others what they should have done? The guy was nice enough to make a video of an issue he came across and by doing that, he enriched the wealth of knowledge of the guitar community. Just say thank you and move on. Thanks for the video Bobby.
@msaintpc4 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedMatter You could have and should have never got into the conversation if your sole purpose for looking was to denigrate an excellent, clear and lucid video. Now go buzz off.
@akeeperofoddknowledge49566 жыл бұрын
Knowing what we know now, thanks to you, we right-handers should probably order these for lefties... Thanks for sharing! You've just saved a bunch of us much wailing and gnashing of teeth!
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Great! One thing we surely don't want is waiting or gnashing of teeth! (grin) Thanks for watching, for your nice remarks and please subscribe to my KZfaq channel! All the best, BH
@jillybabesno15 жыл бұрын
Concur lol
@imgijoe1195 жыл бұрын
Yea, so I got bridge in about 2011 for another guitar actually and the intonation screws are accessed from the pickup side as you noted. I have never noticed that the slots were different sizes but I must have read the instructions when I mounted it that way. I can access the screws from the pickup side on the guitar it is on. However, I just bought another one ($70) for my recent Les Paul Standard purchase. I wish they would make one with individual string height adjustment. I will see which way I should best mount it. I also bought the TP-6 Tailpiece ($90) with the fine tuners right there at your finger tips that I like, even if it doesn't have a tremolo system. It is just convenient and definitely an upgrade from the stop bar. Together, they should be the ultimate combination. I agree with some other comments here that Gibson could and should make these upgrades standard. They waste time making decisions like removing the little "Treble/Rhythm " ring around the switch. I bought a 2017 Standard AND the little ring to put it back on. BS. At $2,500(plus) price point, we should expect better.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Hello IB, you make some good points. I think we are on the same page with all of it. All the best to you and yours, BH.
@wayneprescott56485 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video - nice tone and style you have there sir!
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne! Please subscribe to my KZfaq channel! All the best, BH
@bestplans90515 жыл бұрын
Reversing the intonation screws by Schaller must've been an engineering decision made at a New Years or Christmas party after a few libations lol. I do like a roller bridge as opposed to a fixed point so thank you very much for this video and the details you discovered. May be my next upgrade :).
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, William! All the best to you and yours. Please subscribe to my KZfaq channel and I thank you, in advance! BH
@NA-xm7wj Жыл бұрын
From what I’ve seen and noticed Gibson bridges are installed both ways with the adjusters toward the tailpiece and toward the pickup. There’s no right way of installing the bridge but like you said you gotta install it to what makes sense to you but ultimately you gotta make sure your saddles are in their right spot. Now the question have you check string radius at the bridge location Because if they’re not radius is not right this means you gotta file and how to file roller saddles. This is the one thing that keeps me from shelling out the cash for one of these
@a.rjohnson42575 жыл бұрын
I've installed a couple of these bridges and even special bridge ant tail pieces Schaller has in Antique Bronze along with matching tuners. Made my Hamer look beautiful. But the main thing is I like them very much and there are extremely well made.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
A.R., Yes, I like them very much as well. Glad your experience with them was good. Please subscribe to my KZfaq channel! Thanks, in advance! All the best, BH
@vashtidog2 жыл бұрын
I watched this video because I wanted the roller bridge, too, but wanted to see if it was a perfect fit for my LP, without modifications. So when Bobby mentioned the "reverse" part, I went straight to Schaller's website (also to make sure I wasn't buying a fake Chinese ripoff). They do sell what they call the "Reverse," which is the way Bobby says is correct (and I agree, too). That's what I ordered, and voila! Schaller is the Cadillac (or Mercedes/BMW, etc) of machined metal guitar parts. They are made of nickel silver, which means they are more durable and more resistant to corrosion (ever seen a rusty bridge on a guitar?) Not to mention the fine craftsmanship! Anyway, they don't know I exist either, but if I was a rock star, I would endorse their products without hesitation. I went so far as to have "Schaller Edition" engraved on a custom metal pickguard for my LP- and I replaced all of the following with Schaller products: Machine heads, poker chip, pickup frames, roller bridge, stop tailpiece, jack plate, speed knobs, and strap locks. Yes , it cost me $435 USD for all the parts, and I realize not everyone call afford it, but if you can, you will absolutely love the look, feel and sound!
@joeurbanowski321 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I bought my roller bridge for my new baritone guitar with Bigsby.. The strings are getting caught up on the stock saddles whenever I use the Bigsby… I’m hoping that the set of 14 gauge strings will fit in the rollers..🤔 I’ll find out this afternoon..🤞🏼
@BobbyHoweGuitar Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I hope you can make it work!
@joeurbanowski321 Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyHoweGuitar I’ll let y’all know..
@granthutchins54023 жыл бұрын
Intonation access on the pickup side makes more sense with a Bigsby, which I suspect is the main reason people would go the roller bridge route.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Disagree. Precious few LP's have a Bigsby mounted to them.
@69indian705 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Great information. I was considering the Schaller bridge for my LP, not for intonation issues but for tuning stability. I love my Gibby but getting frustrated with the constant need to tune.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 69 Indian for watching my videos! Please subscribe to my KZfaq channel! All the best to you and yours! BH
@TheAhirishman5 жыл бұрын
Get a String Butler. Amazon. Straightens strings at the headstock. Fixed tuning issues for me
@ianaintsaying16255 ай бұрын
Regarding the snap rings flying across he room... Use a large zip-lock baggie to do the work. Place the parts and your hands inside the baggie and do the work there. If the snap ring flies off the baggie will catch it.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 ай бұрын
Good idea! I'll keep these things in mind! Regards, BH
@artofnoly97546 ай бұрын
Tx for sharing. I have only ever changed to a roller bridge on guitars with a Bigsby... and I think you might know why. Got the desired result. Will change my Les Paul and see if your recommendation works for me. Tx again.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 ай бұрын
I hope it does work for you. All the best, BH
@vincentsantiago2gmai6 жыл бұрын
You should of show from the start how you put it on and everything you did
@GjergjMero3 жыл бұрын
He should have also hid that Line6 pod imo
@RandySchartiger7 жыл бұрын
good info thanks for sharing.
@BobbyHoweGuitar7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@McHale723 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting ready to purchase one of these and I can tell you what the issue is. They have 2 roller bridges, the 12080100 (reverse) is what you were looking for. The 12080200 (non reverse) is what you ordered and received. If you ever need one again, get the 12080100.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
McHale72, right ... since that video was made, there are now two models available, 1 reversed, 1 non-reversed. Perhaps they decide to do it because of my vids! Can't be sure but there is a coincidence. Best regards, BH
@philipodd33786 жыл бұрын
I bought a Schaller stm roller bridge for my LP from Musicstore in Germany and sure enough as in your video the screws for adjusting the intonation were facing forward, you cannot adjust the intonation without taking the pick up out which is ridiculous ,I took out the c clips as in your video and moved the rollers one at a time from one end to the other so the intonation screws faced backwards it is a fiddly job for sure but well worth it, the difference in feel and sound to me is huge.Thanks for putting your experience on KZfaq i found it very helpful in sorting this problem out .Why they manufacture them like this i have no idea .
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice words and thanks for sharing your experience. I lived in Germany for a few years and although I admire their dedication to precision, the logic of some of their ways baffles me. Except for the issue that both you and I are talking about, the Schaller bridge is otherwise an excellent product. I would't buy one if I didn't think so. I'm glad you found my video helpful. All the best as you move forward. BH
@gettin_while_growin75 жыл бұрын
Im looking at my lp classic that has a abr-1 on it and i dont have to take out the pickup or loosen the strings and raise the bridge.i guess maybe the yrs matter,the shape of the top,how high or low your bridge seys for the correct string heigth.If i turn the screw heads toward the tail peice then the tail peice is jacked up high as to not have the strings hitting the screw heads and it therefore isnt putting full pressure on the saddle,but instead the head of the screw and if you think about it,it then is trying to lift up on the screw and saddle and is trying to lean the whole bridge back.Atleast thats what ive learned,i even asked Gibson,i would post the answer they gave me but they said the wire and head of the screws face the pups. Nashville bridges are wider and the screw heads barely stick out,so with that bridge it making sure the screws dont hit the back side of the bridge. .......that was a mouthfull😄
@d0leo4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that the option to have the intonation screws facing the neck is because a lot of people want roller bridges to work in conjunction with a vibrato. If you need to adjust intonation and there's a bigsby in the way, you're going to have an even harder time than if your bridge pickup is kind of in the way.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Daniel; perhaps. There is some logic to that idea. Thanks for watching my videos! All the best, BH
@mikegordon23735 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bobby - Hadn't realised mine was backwards as well. Did the swap around of saddles and all is good.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! I'm glad to have been of some help to you! Thanks, in advance, for subscribing to my KZfaq channel! All the best, BH
@butterfinger4393 Жыл бұрын
I noticed that golden age make a very similar bridge, I was wondering if it was the same bridge just with a rebrand
@hideoutdodge012 жыл бұрын
OMG... that was like asking your wife how her day was! This could have been a 4 minute video.
@chuffa11302 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you did the right thing and just modified it yourself and move them over which seems easy to do, I know exactly what you mean on a Epiphone Dot did not understand why the intonation screws were on the inside I thought someone messed up with the bridge but that's the way it comes
@dougmaccoll75643 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the information and your opinions! I appreciate it!!!
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug and thanks for watching my videos! All the best, BH
@michaelparker31056 жыл бұрын
The reason Schaller changed the bridge rollers is in fact that mostly all Gibson guitars and guitars from most other manufacturers actually have the intonation screws facing the inside towards the pickup not the other way round, a simple look at the Gibson web site will show this, i understand that Bobby's guitar suits the screws to face the tailpiece as this set up does not change the play-ability and is preferable by many, but it is not the factory setting. But anyway great vid Bobby, infact its inspired me to go and buy one of these bridges and actually try it. Usually the roller type bridges and the original Tunematics for that matter are not popular replacements due to the fact that the many moving parts inside them suck the tone from the guitar and thus people choose solid type bridges like Crompton,Tru-arc,and now Dbridge but these all have their shortcomings with intonation. However if you've found a fully adjustable roller bridge with great tone then that's a life changer gotta give it a go on ya Bobby. Cheers Mic.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Michael, thanks for your remarks. Your composition has merit, is well thought out and cogent. I will however differ with you on a couple of points. You say that " ... a simple look at the Gibson web site will show this (that mostly all Gibson guitars and most other manufacturers actually have the intonation screws facing the inside towards the pickup ...) ... " In answer to your statement, I will say that a simple look at the guitars that Gibson shipped to me, (4 Gibson Les Paul's, 2 2016's and 2 2017's) all had the intonation screws facing the tailpiece. This is the way that Gibson set them up at the factory. I also had the opposite experience from what you describe as " ... usually the roller type bridges ... (have) many moving parts inside them (and they) suck the tone from the guitar ..." I found that the guitar resonated much better, at least to my tastes and the tuning stability was what I was looking for in the first place. So, not to be difficult, I only wish to relate my experiences to you. Peace and good things be upon you and yours. BH
@michaelparker31056 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bobby, my comment was certainly not meant to discredit you in anyway. I have also been searching for a roller bridge to replace the TOM on my country classic and have come up against the obsticals i mentioned above. I was only pointing out that if you go on the Gibson Web Site where all their models are pictured you will see that the adjustment screws on the guitars are actually facing the pickups, an email to Gibson will easily confirm the recommended factory settings which may have changed who knows how many times. Also the comment mentioning tone loss with roller bridges was really a general opinion formed when compared with solid bar type bridges, TOM's also have many moving parts and replacing an old rattler TOM with a new bridge which has better tolerance with less play will of course almost always have a tone and sustain benefit. Cheers Mic.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. Good points. All the best to you and yours. BH
@nielmachco70515 жыл бұрын
Bobby Howe, your video at 1:04 shows your original Gibson ABR-1 bridge with intonation screws facing the bridge pickup. I believe that is how all Gibson ABR-1 bridges are oriented, but the more modern Gibson Nashville bridges are the opposite. Thanks for the video. Nice guitars.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks NielMachCo!
@gmmakesmehurl4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching this fella.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry!
@vstkingdom87323 жыл бұрын
nice very good information,,,thanks a lot
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
VST Kingdom, thank you very much and thanks for watching my videos! All the best, BH
@fix1352 жыл бұрын
Every new Gibson (Les Paul and SG) I've bought came from the factory with the intonation screw heads towards the pickups. A few of my used vintage ones have the screws facing the tail piece. I've had no trouble intonating either way. But whatever works for you. Like he said, just be aware of what you're getting.
@vlxxx6 жыл бұрын
does this mean that a left hand bridge, used on a right-handed guitar, would have the saddles and screws oriented correctly? I agree that the screws should face the tailpiece
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
I would say that it does but I don't know for sure. I'm not sure if they offer a left-handed model but I would think that certainly they would. Buy from a reputable dealer who accepts returns then if you're not happy with it, you can return it. Glad you agree with me. All the best. BH
@user-bh4sr8pd1b3 жыл бұрын
Also, update: Schaller sells these bridges with the intonation adjusters in both the reverse and non-reverse position. So, they will face the neck pickup or the bridge pickup (reverse).
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@AB-80X3 жыл бұрын
Reversed is not where the screws face the pickups. Reverse is when the screws face the tail. This is because the original ABR-1 bridge had the screws facing the pickups. Any bridge with the screws facing the tail are considered a reverse, or sometimes a "modern style" bridge. The screws facing the pickups is how it was on the classic 50's and early 60's Les Pauls with ABR-1 bridges. So while it may not be the most practical thing, it is the most original.
@user-bh4sr8pd1b3 жыл бұрын
@@AB-80X Schaller sells the bridge in both configurations is what I am saying. The screws can be facing the bridge pickup or not, depending on what you order from Schaller.
@muffinman19784 жыл бұрын
Great video and you are a great player. Thanks.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jorma! All the best, BH
@Dave062YT8 ай бұрын
Very interesting. I bought the cheapest Les Paul an Epiphone Soecial II to modify and practice on without risking too much.The adjusting screws were on the inside on mine and as Tele player I'm used to the screws in the logical place outside .Anyway I could not get the intonation right so decided to try a roller bridge to see if that fixes it .I bought a kaish and luckily these cheap bridges have sane size rollers all along but in a couple of years I want to do the same on my Gibson I will bear that tip in mind.
@BobbyHoweGuitar8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my videos and thanks for your insight, I hope that you come away with the answers you are looking for. Best wishes, BH
@masaniellov273 жыл бұрын
I bought this bridge for an Epiphone Les Paul Standard, I got the non reverse model with intonations screws show to the Pickup, but I noticed that the saddle rollers they are not in this order: wide flat rollers for low strings and tight U-shaped for high strings.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
If it were me, I would simply turn the bridge around 180 deg. to put the rollers in the correct positions and to put the intonation screws towards the tailpiece.
@masaniellov273 жыл бұрын
@@BobbyHoweGuitar Thanks for the answer, but of course it's very strange, at this point I was buying the reverse one directly.
@AmishMutantPower3 жыл бұрын
Hello Bobby. I need know which tool do use to lift this bridge ( to adjust string action on 12 fret) I am going crazy because I can't find a proper tool to do it. Best regards
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
AMP, I just use both of my thumbnails both pushing in the same direction at the same time. Easy for me. You could always loosen the strings to make it easier as well. Best, Bobby
@AmishMutantPower3 жыл бұрын
@@BobbyHoweGuitar Thanks a lot Bobby. Best regards 💪😉
@jenniferwhitewolf37846 жыл бұрын
I have a hard tail Fender Japan Jaguar with similar bridge and tail as a Les Paul. I am seriously thinking about putting on a Bigsby, and will need to look seriously at a roller. Thanks very much for your video, as it REALLY helps me to learn about these... I only want to buy once, so learning about best choices is important.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@prashanta.shrestha3 жыл бұрын
It would have been sweet if you had before and after sound comparison but it's very insightful. Thank you!
@chrishorton6156 жыл бұрын
I just put one on my Epiphone Dot. The old one was an ABR-1 style. Had the retaining pin in it and was rattling, funny, I never heard it until a few days ago. Swapped it out, easy peasy. Sounds fantastic now.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out well for you!
@chrishorton6156 жыл бұрын
I also checked the rollers, mine are also 'backwards.' Looks like with the .009 set of strings that it won't be an issue. If I decide in the future to use heavier strings, I might have to consider doing what you did.
@pomegranitejason7 ай бұрын
You only have to set the intonation once, a long screwdriver is easy to set the saddles when the screws are facing the pickups (like a million TOM's since they were invented in 1954.
@AmpsforBuddha5 жыл бұрын
I was just about to buy this bridge (for a '19 SG). I watched your video and changed my mind. …Yes, the intonation screws should be facing the stop bar tailpiece.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Because of the situation involving changing the rollers around on the bridge?
@AmpsforBuddha5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sir!
@NathanSink2 жыл бұрын
Good information! I just experienced some issues with a TonePros roller bridge myself & made a video about it. To your point, the ABR-1 bridge on the original Les Pauls (late 50s) had the screws facing the pickups. I have mine this way, & I’m able to get a small/skinny screwdriver in there just fine. But of course you need it to fit your own needs & preferences. 👍🏻
@BobbyHoweGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Nathan, thanks for watching my videos and for your nice words! Please subscribe and hit the thumbs up button, I thank you in advance. All the best, BH
@pbg92084 жыл бұрын
Very nice setup you got!
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks PBG!
@jeffmilkey5 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO...YOU SAVED ME SOME ISSUES WITH THE INSTALL . THIS WORKED AS IS BUT I WOULD NOT HAV EKNOWN TO CHECK THE ROLLERS HAD YOU NOT POINTED THAT OUT......YOU ARE AWESOME THANKS.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffery! Thanks also, in advance, for subscribing to my KZfaq channel! All the best to you and yours! BH
@johnwebb25624 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bobby, fantastic advice, don't know why all good guitar makers don't fit them as standard. It seems as if there still living in the Stone age. All the Best .John.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Blessings upon you and yours. BH
@johnwebb25624 жыл бұрын
No worries Bobby, keep on rockin. John.
@RockNRoller6627 күн бұрын
I have one of these for years but never went all the way with putting on simply because there is so little of the spin wheel exposed that it seems it would be next to impossible to raise and lower it without removing 100% of the string tension. The spin wheels that come were smaller if I remember correctly but are the only ones that will support the bridge design properly. In other words, I'm thinking I would have to literally loosen the tension enough to pull back the tailpiece and lift the strings off the bridge just to tweak the height which seems like an endless nightmare just to get the setup correct to taste. What are your experiences in this matter?
@BobbyHoweGuitar22 күн бұрын
Hi RockNRoller66, sorry this is so late.My experience has been that it's not been difficult to adjust the height wheels even with full tension of the strings on the bridge. I keep in mind that adjustments such as these and others relating to guitar set up are a little bit at a time or "a little dab'l do ya" as they used to say back in the 50's and 60's. Lowering the wheels is not as much of a problem as you might imagine. I found that raising them is not that difficult ... I simply place the thumbnails of both thumbs on the wheels in such a way (spaced apart at points about 1/3 of the wheel's circumference from each other) and then turn the wheel in the same direction at the same time. Once again, "a little dab'l do ya". It may take 2 or 3 times to get it where you want it but I use that technique every time I need it and it's worked for me. I hope this helps you. Thanks for watching and liking my videos and for subscribing to my channel. Let me know if this works for you. All the best, Bobby H.
@stevefpv46696 жыл бұрын
yeah as a luthier I've been there too a few times and I do agree with your opinion on having the screws on the outside.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve. It means a lot to me to have your opinion as a luthier on my page. There are those who don't see it as you and I do and they have let me know it, too. But I stand my ground (we stand our ground together). The only argument for having the intonation screws closest to the pickups is for some cosmetic reason (to hide them) but I don't see that that is so important. The screws are not cosmetically a problem therefore, why not make them easy or perhaps I should say, the easiest to get to. All my best, BH
@stevefpv46696 жыл бұрын
you're welcome. I personally find it neither practical nor logical to put the intonation adjustment screws on the pickup side. That said everything always depends on the build, the hardware itself and of course the musician. There were builds where I had to put them on the pickup side because of some of the previously mentioned constraints or because it was more sound to do that in those specific cases, but my preference is the same as yours.
@Mrdude30 Жыл бұрын
I got mine today, is the rollers going from side to side when it rolls a problem? If you bend alot, won't it adjust it self over time?
@iuriatanasovАй бұрын
My potatoes burned in the pan until you explain what you mean
@BobbyHoweGuitarАй бұрын
Potatoes burned in the pan? What part of what I've said needs explained?
@invitadobonito55792 жыл бұрын
hi, thank you so much for the information. I was looking for a video with the Schaller STM TOM-Style Bridge N, but installed to a jaguar, I could find any and I know this one goes good fit on a gibson but I would like to know if its worth put it on a jaguar. Thank you
@lawndart188s Жыл бұрын
I believe the reason is that the roller bridges are for the bigsby bridges. They are much farther from the pick ups
@musikus7092 Жыл бұрын
nonsense
@dogpdsound4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving me a headache . Great video
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurk!
@tanker19603 жыл бұрын
Valuable information, thank you.
@BobbyHoweGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Tanker1960 thanks for your nice words and thanks for watching my videos! Best regards, BH
@marciofavatto2 ай бұрын
Hello Mr. Howe. Did you felt that it lost harmonics in your play? Thank you for this video.
@BobbyHoweGuitar2 ай бұрын
You're welcome. No, I didn't find that to be the case. My own opinion is that this bridge meets and exceeds my expectations in every way. I hope this helps. Best regards, BH
@dyzastrus54504 жыл бұрын
Most les Paul’s come from the factory with the intonation screw facing the pickup. You can, however, loosen every screw and reverse the rollers if you wish to have the intonation screws facing the bridge. I can tell by the direction the saddles are facing in the original bridge, that it was originally installed with the intonation screws facing the pickups. At some point it was flipped around.
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
All the LP's I own have the screws facing the tailpiece. 4 of them I bought brand new. Thant's the way they came to me, brand new.
@dyzastrus54504 жыл бұрын
Bobby Howe; I see. The reason I commented is because the flat side of the saddles for E, A, and D should be facing the bridge, and the flat side of the saddles for G, B an high E usually face the pickup for maximum range when setting intonation. I just happen to notice that the footage of your les Paul before installing the roller bridge, the intonation screws were facing the bridge, and the saddles were “backwards.” I’ve only recently been studying up on intonation, so I could be wrong. It really comes down to preference, but you also have to check the bridge to see which direction the manufacturer originally set it up for. If you like it the opposite way, it’s just a matter of disassembling the bridge and swapping the saddles/ rollers to be in the correct place for each string. Thank you for the video and for replying to my comment. I plan to swap out to a roller bridge for my Epiphone wildcat. It has a bigsby vibrato and from my research, the roller bridge may solve some of my tuning issues.
@dyzastrus54504 жыл бұрын
Bobby Howe; if you do a google search of “Gibson Les Paul tune o matic bridge set up,” you’ll see that the biggest share of videos and pictures show the intonation screws facing the pick up. But as I said, it can be done either way you prefer. I guess I’m just saying that there is no wrong or right way. It is a pain though when you expect something to be a certain way, and it shows up different than you expected it to be. I can agree with that!
@dyzastrus54504 жыл бұрын
I happened to come upon a video that demonstrates what I was saying. In the end, all that really matters is whether or not the setup allows for proper intonation. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7-oi8WW2N3WkYk.html This video details what I was trying to type. Having visuals makes more sense.
@marcusesq50314 жыл бұрын
You can now order whatever orientation you want from the Schaller website, reversed or non reversed.
@Burnin-U2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks
@TheChadPad5 жыл бұрын
The intonation screw traditionally are on the inside closest to the pickup on Gibsons
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Which is in contrast to the 5 Les Paul's I've ordered and received in the last 2 years, all with the intonation screws towards the tailpiece.
@TheChadPad5 жыл бұрын
Upon Googling, I found a forum where a couple of people are saying the convention is for the Nashville bridge to face the tailpiece, and the ABR-1 to face the pickups. Whatever works best for you I suppose
@deanmccaskill54957 ай бұрын
I’ve got this same bridge thing sitting in a drawer. It’s been there for so many years. I bought it before I understood how to really set up a Gibson. The nut etc. Proper string technique is another one. Please understand I’m not suggesting this man doesn’t know these things. I’m sure he knows more than me. I’m just talking about my experience. I think I have 8 Les Pauls. They all stay in tune. I mean I guess if you put one up against some kinda 6000 dollar PRS it wouldn’t beat that but to my ear? Definitely stay in tune. I actually have 11 LPs but I don’t really count the Epiphonies. They stay in tune also though. It seems like it’s a nice bridge though. Very well made. Cost me about 160 Canadian. I’ll figure out some way to use it someday. Maybe I’ll put it on my Gretsch . ( that’s spelled wrong I think) My 2 Cents. I know… Cool Story Bro Ha ha.
@BobbyHoweGuitar7 ай бұрын
Thanks! All the best, BH
@deanmccaskill54957 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply! What I didn’t mention in my essay(apologies for that) is that I’ve seen this video some years ago and actually it gave me the confidence to flip some saddles around on an Epiphone I had at the time. This is a good video!
@BobbyHoweGuitar7 ай бұрын
@@deanmccaskill5495 Thanks for your nice words! I'm glad it all worked out for you. Blessings, BH
@uptownphotography2 жыл бұрын
Nice video...Well done.
@johnparsons6614 жыл бұрын
I found out about the different roller saddles at some point after getting one of these bridges in a guitar that I purchased on ebay. I had to get the magnifying glass out to see the difference. I eventually changed them around too, but I didn't have to take the clips off and unscrew the intonation screw. Mine just came off the top, and I was able to put them back on where I wanted them. I might have used a little screwdriver to help take out off the stubborn ones, but I didn't use any force. The bad side of my particular bridge is that they can still fall out if something hits them when the strings are off. I don't think I broke anything, but maybe they are more prone to fall out after doing it my way..
@BobbyHoweGuitar4 жыл бұрын
If you found a solution that works for you then you've solved your problem. All the best, BH
@johnparsons67504 жыл бұрын
Got mine used, so I don’t know if a new bridge will let the roller and screw shaft fall out like they did for me.
@besley5 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I too like roller bridges, and went hunting for one to use on my Gibson CS-356. I finally settled on the German made ABM 2400 roller bridge, which is a beautifully made piece of kit. Best of all the ABM has a 12" radius (matching most Gibsons) while the Schaller I believe has a 14" radius. Unfortunately the ABM also has the adjustment screws facing the nut, though as you have done one could swap them around if needed. In my case that wasn't an issue since the CS-356 has plenty of room to reach the screws when mounted that way. The down side of the ABM is the cost, which has risen to something like 130 Euros, but if you can get over that it is well worth considering.
@BobbyHoweGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my video and for your nice words. I'll consider the ABM 2400. Cost is important but secondary to getting the right playability for one's guitar. I must say though that the Schaller has not disappointed me. Please subscribe to my KZfaq channel and thanks again! All the best, BH
@chrisneuner2 жыл бұрын
The Schaller offers adjustment of string-spacing. When one adjusts the strings as narrow as possible, the radius of the bridge is 10". If one maximizes the spacing it's 14". With the roller in the middle of the saddle, it's the common 12". I have this bridge on a 1988 Heritage H-555 custom order...
@hailkings9 ай бұрын
The ABM is cut in solid bell brass, not some cast zinc alloy. It makes a massive difference !
@ScoobGruber3 жыл бұрын
I have this bridge on my guitars. One thing that annoyed me was that this is quite an expensive bridge and the posts supplied didn't fit. I had to separately order M8 posts for my guitars
@AB-80X3 жыл бұрын
What year is your Les Paul, and is it a Standard? It also matters whether your have an Epi or Gibson.
@goodboyringo97165 жыл бұрын
On the Gibson you may not be able to adjust the screws because of the pick-ups in the way but on an Epiphone Les Paul there is room to adjust the screws. Maybe that is why Schaller is making them this way. ( Schaller is sell more bridges to Epiphone owner)
@BetterWokeThanAsleep22 жыл бұрын
It’s too bad that this is the only review of this bridge out there and you did not address the two most important issues. Did it improve tuning stability and are the roller side adjustable to spread the strings as it looks? If so, that is a feature I have not seen on any bridge and I wish you should have reviewed both…
@pskemster6 жыл бұрын
Wonder if Schaller would let it be a custom request.
@BobbyHoweGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Dunno. Hard to say.
@terrygrady84135 жыл бұрын
They do, you can buy them with the screws facing bridge or pickups.