Tune-O-Matic Screws

GibsonSlash · 04-09-2008, 07:18 AM

I notice that some of the pics posted in this forum has Tune-O-Matic Screws facing the Bridge pickup, but in Gibson catalogue all the screws heading the Tail piece.

What difference does it make when facing differently?

Belzeebub · 04-09-2008, 07:29 AM

mine came right out of the box with the screws facing the tailpiece (factory settings I presume). I would think that it really wont make a whole lot of difference what direction it faces except maybe in terms of gaining access to the screws (which is really not a whole big deal) for adjustments and of course, you have to keep in mind that the adjusting the string's length has an impact on intonation and you would want the proper setting for each string to optimize it's dynamics.

GibsonSlash · 04-09-2008, 07:31 AM

I noticed that all stock Tune-O-Matic when come brand new from Gibson, they all facing the Tail Piece (mine and as well catalogue pics).

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Originally Posted by Belzeebub

mine has the screws facing the tailpiece. I would think that it really wont make a whole lot of difference what direction it faces except maybe in terms of gaining access to the screws (which is really not a whole big deal) for adjustments and of course, you have to keep in mind that the adjusting the string's length has an impact on intonation and you would want the proper setting for each string to optimize it's dynamics.

aeromonte · 04-09-2008, 12:02 PM

I just bought the system II tonepros set, which have the screws facing the neck - the saddles were reversed from the factory to be able to accomplish this.
The bridge locks down to the posts via allen head set screws so it doesn't move. It sounds sweet and looks perfect!

Boleskinehouse · 04-09-2008, 12:09 PM

Those with the screws facing the neck are usually ABR-1s. Those facing the tailpiece are usually the wider, Nashville bridge. Not sure if it really matters either way.

Axeman16 · 04-09-2008, 03:42 PM

Abr-1's face the pickups and Nashville's face the tailpiece.

GibsonSlash · 04-09-2008, 04:17 PM

What is ABR-1, is it a Plant?

Axeman16 · 04-09-2008, 04:20 PM

abr 1 = http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbas...7/9/369579.jpg

nashville = http://media.zzounds.com/media/feed/large/GIBABRN.jpg

04-09-2008, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
GibsonSlash Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,845 Thanks: 94 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts	Tune-O-Matic Screws I notice that some of the pics posted in this forum has Tune-O-Matic Screws facing the Bridge pickup, but in Gibson catalogue all the screws heading the Tail piece. What difference does it make when facing differently?

04-09-2008, 07:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Belzeebub V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Essex Mountain Sanatorium Posts: 2,329 Thanks: 68 Thanked 25 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Tune-O-Matic Screws mine came right out of the box with the screws facing the tailpiece (factory settings I presume). I would think that it really wont make a whole lot of difference what direction it faces except maybe in terms of gaining access to the screws (which is really not a whole big deal) for adjustments and of course, you have to keep in mind that the adjusting the string's length has an impact on intonation and you would want the proper setting for each string to optimize it's dynamics. __________________ 2008 Gibson Les Paul Classic Heritage Cherry with Guitarforce Vintage '57s

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aeromonte Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tune-O-Matic Screws I just bought the system II tonepros set, which have the screws facing the neck - the saddles were reversed from the factory to be able to accomplish this. The bridge locks down to the posts via allen head set screws so it doesn't move. It sounds sweet and looks perfect!

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Boleskinehouse V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 22,499 Thanks: 74 Thanked 586 Times in 106 Posts	Re: Tune-O-Matic Screws Those with the screws facing the neck are usually ABR-1s. Those facing the tailpiece are usually the wider, Nashville bridge. Not sure if it really matters either way. __________________

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Axeman16 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tune-O-Matic Screws Abr-1's face the pickups and Nashville's face the tailpiece.

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GibsonSlash Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,845 Thanks: 94 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Tune-O-Matic Screws What is ABR-1, is it a Plant?

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Axeman16 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tune-O-Matic Screws abr 1 = http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbas...7/9/369579.jpg nashville = http://media.zzounds.com/media/feed/large/GIBABRN.jpg

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