TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge

tiedstick · 01-31-2008, 08:21 PM

Hey guys,

I'm thinking about installing one of these into my Epi LP. Yah its a little pricey, but the reviews seem very positive. Anyone here use one? I also have some odd noises coming from the stock one I have in my Epi right now...very strange whistling/rattling/buzzing sounds...I can't find any other possible place it could be coming from.

The one thing I'm wondering though is that there doesn't look like there are string grooves in the little saddles:

What's the deal with that?

Also, are there any other upgrade bridges that aren't as costly? Thanks!

WildeStarr · 01-31-2008, 08:54 PM

The Tone Pros products are great, I use their bridges and tail pieces on both of my Les Pauls. I think you can get the bridges with or without the string grooves. Some people like to make their own string spacing and file it themselves. Just keep in mind that if you get the one with the grooves, you still need to file them a bit to fit your strings properly.

tiedstick · 02-18-2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

The Tone Pros products are great, I use their bridges and tail pieces on both of my Les Pauls. I think you can get the bridges with or without the string grooves. Some people like to make their own string spacing and file it themselves. Just keep in mind that if you get the one with the grooves, you still need to file them a bit to fit your strings properly.

Hey thanks WildeStarr...I totally forgot about this thread.

Anyway, I just purchased the TonePros Metric set in nickel from Ebay, comes with both the bridge and tailpiece. After stripping all the poly off my Epi, there's quite a difference in tone, even using the stock Epi hardware...sounds great, real woody for once, not plastic. I'm hoping this TonePros set will improve it even more.

captain tightpants · 02-18-2008, 12:19 AM

I had the same problem with my G-400, the Tone Pros seemed to take care of it. Stripping the poly off does help a lot with the tone, don't it!

tiedstick · 02-18-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain tightpants

I had the same problem with my G-400, the Tone Pros seemed to take care of it. Stripping the poly off does help a lot with the tone, don't it!

Cool, thanks man! And yah...stripping the poly did wonders in my opinion...not sure if it was worth the 4 MONTHS it took me to get it off though.

captain tightpants · 02-18-2008, 12:25 AM

I told you it was a BEAR!!! I think they are using that stuff as tank armor, too!

I ended up spraying my SG in really light coats of automotive laquer, finally got me a white one! Really lovin it now!

tiedstick · 02-18-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain tightpants

I told you it was a BEAR!!! I think they are using that stuff as tank armor, too!

I ended up spraying my SG in really light coats of automotive laquer, finally got me a white one! Really lovin it now!

Wow, gorgeous man! So you stripped it down to the barewood before applying the white?

captain tightpants · 02-18-2008, 12:37 AM

Yeah, it was a bear on this one, too. I did a cherry red with Linseed oil finish at first, but it looked like ass after about six months, so I stripped it again and sprayed the white. I always wanted a white Custom, this is probably as close as I'll get. She's actually got EMG's now, but I put some chrome covers and fake polepieces on them for looks.

tiedstick · 02-18-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain tightpants

Yeah, it was a bear on this one, too. I did a cherry red with Linseed oil finish at first, but it looked like ass after about six months, so I stripped it again and sprayed the white. I always wanted a white Custom, this is probably as close as I'll get. She's actually got EMG's now, but I put some chrome covers and fake polepieces on them for looks.

Nice! I'm down to the barewood as of now. Staining, painting, and refinishing it is gonna be a load of work...

captain tightpants · 02-18-2008, 12:43 AM

It'll be worth it at the end. what are you gonna do with her?

Don't forget to post pics!

WildeStarr · 02-18-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash

Hey thanks WildeStarr...I totally forgot about this thread.

Anyway, I just purchased the TonePros Metric set in nickel from Ebay, comes with both the bridge and tailpiece. After stripping all the poly off my Epi, there's quite a difference in tone, even using the stock Epi hardware...sounds great, real woody for once, not plastic. I'm hoping this TonePros set will improve it even more.

No problem. Tone Pros makes great stuff!
I use them, and endorse them.

carydad · 02-27-2008, 01:34 PM

What are you folks using to strip the Poly off?

01-31-2008, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
tiedstick V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 825 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge Hey guys, I'm thinking about installing one of these into my Epi LP. Yah its a little pricey, but the reviews seem very positive. Anyone here use one? I also have some odd noises coming from the stock one I have in my Epi right now...very strange whistling/rattling/buzzing sounds...I can't find any other possible place it could be coming from. The one thing I'm wondering though is that there doesn't look like there are string grooves in the little saddles: What's the deal with that? Also, are there any other upgrade bridges that aren't as costly? Thanks!

01-31-2008, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
WildeStarr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge The Tone Pros products are great, I use their bridges and tail pieces on both of my Les Pauls. I think you can get the bridges with or without the string grooves. Some people like to make their own string spacing and file it themselves. Just keep in mind that if you get the one with the grooves, you still need to file them a bit to fit your strings properly.

02-18-2008, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge I had the same problem with my G-400, the Tone Pros seemed to take care of it. Stripping the poly off does help a lot with the tone, don't it!

02-18-2008, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge I told you it was a BEAR!!! I think they are using that stuff as tank armor, too! I ended up spraying my SG in really light coats of automotive laquer, finally got me a white one! Really lovin it now!

02-18-2008, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge Yeah, it was a bear on this one, too. I did a cherry red with Linseed oil finish at first, but it looked like ass after about six months, so I stripped it again and sprayed the white. I always wanted a white Custom, this is probably as close as I'll get. She's actually got EMG's now, but I put some chrome covers and fake polepieces on them for looks.

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02-18-2008, 12:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TonePros Tune-o-Matic Bridge It'll be worth it at the end. what are you gonna do with her? Don't forget to post pics!

02-27-2008, 01:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
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