How tight are your ABR1 posts??

5F6-A · 05-23-2008, 04:40 PM

I've bought a Faber bridge. It looks like an ABR-1 but apparently it fits Nashville posts perfectly. Well, my posts measure 3.8 mm. The holes measure 4.6 mm. I think I was expecting a better fit but it might not matter that much...

What do you think?

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 05-23-2008, 05:30 PM

don't know maybe some plumbers tape might tighten the fit

Weldaar · 05-23-2008, 10:47 PM

That's a pretty big difference. Might put some stress on the post and it might start to bend.

You could always drill your guitar out and install Nashville bushings.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 05-23-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldaar

That's a pretty big difference. Might put some stress on the post and it might start to bend.

Thinking I used 4mm metric post on my LP & put 2" steel ones in. Major sound improvement but you would also need then new wheels

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 05-23-2008, 10:51 PM

Stew mac sells conversion posts I believe as well

Weldaar · 05-24-2008, 08:00 AM

It's not how deep they go in, the bend starts at the body. That's where all of the stress is. You could make them as deep as the thickness of the body and the bending point will still be at the body. They are just too thin. IMO it was a bad design by Gibson. It they were a harder metal maybe that would be the answer.
But hey, what do I know. LOL

dwagar · 05-24-2008, 09:57 AM

If they are ABR1 posts, then I'd suggest the 'Mapleflame mod' - Stainless Steel screws.

But I think 5F6-A is changing the bridge on a Nashville post? As Flick said, you might need the conversion posts.

5F6-A · 05-25-2008, 02:53 PM

it's all a bit complicated to explain. When it's all finished I'll let you know guys....

golfredo · 07-02-2008, 05:16 AM

The ultimate solution...
http://www.tokaiguitar.de/downloads/...g%20System.pdf

ES350 · 07-02-2008, 12:38 PM

changed out my ABR posts to 1 3/4" steel; a bit more sustain and clarity. Especially good in my 335...I have never seen a bent one, and I use .012 and .013 strings regularly...

5F6-A · 07-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfredo

The ultimate solution...
http://www.tokaiguitar.de/downloads/...g%20System.pdf

That's exactly what I've got. I'll publish a report soon..

carydad · 07-08-2008, 09:05 AM

Wow that looks cool. I like the retaining bushing idea better than the tonepros setscrew thing. Just seems more...solid I guess.

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