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  1. N

    Guitar Repair/New Bridge Help

    Hi, I got a PRS Kit Guitar to repair/intonate and fit a new bridge. I just can't figure out how this problem came to be: First of all there is a problem with intonation. It has 24 frets at 24.75" (628mm) scale length and a tune-o-matic style bridge. They bridge sits basically right at the...
    • NineCookiez
    • Thread
    • bridge help intonation kit guitar pickups prs repair retrofit tremolo
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  2. renabreu

    Help with wraparound bridge Melody Maker

    Hello guys! I just got this 2011 Melody Maker and I think it needs some string height adjust. It has that replacement bridge, made by Wilkinson, that has the side screws to adjust the pitch. I'm used to to that type of adjust in my other Les Pauls, but never did on that bridge. The pitch is...
    • renabreu
    • Thread
    • bridge les paul les paul jr melody maker wrap-around wraparound wraptail
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
  3. gibons

    Bridge at an angle / on a slope

    When I set up my new Gibson Les Paul Tribute as per Gibson specs, I have to screw one side of the bridge almost to the wood and raise the other one (see photos), which results in the bridge being at an angle from the high to the low e string (and the tailpiece as well to avoid strings touching...
  4. B

    Interchangeable parts for Gibson?

    So I’m in the final planning/ begin assembly stage for a guitar build (80s explorer style). I’m trying to find all of the pieces I need and I’m struggling finding a replica bridge for it. I haven’t, however, found any shortage of Les Paul replica bridges and tailpieces. Does anyone know if a Les...
  5. B

    Help with identifying bridge on 2006 / 2007 Gibson Les Paul DC Pro (Guitar Center Exclusive)

    Hi guys. Long time lurker with an account for years, but first real post here. I'm looking to possibly swap out the bridge on my 2006 or 2007 (I believe it was said to be an '06 when I purchased it years ago) Gibson Les Paul DC Pro (Guitar Center Exclusive) soon, and am having trouble with...
  6. B

    Tailpiece and Bridge Height on Les Paul with 11-49 strings

    Hello everyone, I've recently changed my strings to 11-49 NYXL ones (replaced drop tuning strings that didn't fit my taste) on my 2017 Les Paul (worn brown cheapest version of a LP). As I can't get in touch with the nearest Luthier during these weird times (I do live on the countryside and...
  7. xmacvicar

    NGD: Epiphone Les Paul Custom 2020 - but bad....

    I had my eye on this guitar since it was announced. I always wanted a black beauty custom, and this was a chance to get an affordable one! I got one yesterday here in Canada and I came home and rocked out hard for an hour or two. I realized the intonation was a bit off so I started fine...
  8. G

    Saddle height - Gibson Explorer '76 Reissue

    Hi guys. Need help from my fellow guitar nerds! I have a Gibson Explorer '76 Reissue (https://www.long-mcquade.com/71160/Guitars/Electric_Guitars/Gibson/Explorer_76_Natural_w_Gold_Hardware_Ltd.htm) and I *really* love the way it plays. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the height of the G...
  9. C

    1990 Gibson Les Paul Studio Bridge Identification

    I would like to see if anyone could tell me the Gibson manufacturer of a 1990 Gibson Les Paul Studio Bridge. Is there any identification cast mark's on the bridge that I could identify it? I'm looking to purchase a original bridge from a 1990 model and I want to be able to identify it by...
  10. V

    Various guitar parts New / Used "one lot"

    Selling this as a grab bag box lot. Buy it all, one money. Electric and Acoustic stuff. Pics are in the Google Photos link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/s1gVmtNyzi1Go5RR6 $100.00 shipped in the lower 48 USED - Guitar Fetish Zebra Humbuckers, I don't know what model. There is no PN Looks like 7.6...
  11. W

    Looking for gold matching roller bridge and tailpiece SUGGESTIONS

    My current guitar is a Epiphone 2008 Les Paul Standard. I am getting all new gold hardware (switch, pickup covers, tuners, etc.), and I'm having a bit of trouble finding a bridge and tailpiece that come from the same brand that are BOTH gold. If anyone has any suggestions for a combo that have...
  12. F

    Faber Nashville to ABR Conversion Kit

    Hi All, I'm about to pull the trigger on a Faber ABR 1 bridge and I have a couple of questions. One of the saddles in the Nashville bridge of my Tribute LP is already maxed out , and I've read ABR1 bridges have less adjustment travel. So I guess I won't be able to intonate my guitar if I get...
  13. bossaddict

    Sold: 1960s Gibson gold ABR-1 bridge

    Up for sale is a vintage 1960s Gibson gold ABR-1 bridge. This is the type of bridge that would have been found on models like the mid- to late-'60s ES-345 and ES-355 as well as the '68-'69 Les Paul Custom and others. It has the original nylon saddles and the retaining wire to hold the saddle...
  14. PierM

    And Now I Stop Docking The Tailpiece

    Yesterday was having one of my guitars dressed by my luthier, and LOL...he scolded me because I keep docking all my tailpiece down, and he showed me a box with a TONNES of bridges completely bent because of that. There was ABR1, Nashville, Faber, Gibson, Gotoh...seems just happening in any kind...
    • PierM
    • Thread
    • abr1 bent bridge dock nashville tailpiece
    • Replies: 185
    • Forum: Gibson Les Pauls
  15. V

    Help with choosing Parts -urgent-

    Hello what up guys, so I have an Epiphone Les Paul STANDARD PRO. I've bought a set of Slash's pickups to upgrade, but I've decided that not only will I replace the pickups, but also the pots. When I bought the pickups and took them to a guitar tech, he said that If I wanted to replace the pots...
    • vmalheiros
    • Thread
    • 50's wiring bridge bridge saddles action capacitors epiphone epiphone les paul les paul potentiometer pots tailpiece tonepros
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Epiphone Les Pauls
  16. BoxyBrown22

    '99 Tele NGD and bridge suggestions

    Howdy Fender land of MLP. I'm not on here much but I thought I'd share my newest acquisition a 1999 Fender American Standard Telecaster. My Telecaster patch in the front yard is doing okay this year, maybe a custom shop or vintage piece next year. Maple board, see thru Mary-Kaye like poly...
  17. bossaddict

    Sold: Retrospec top hat knobs, ThroBak aged gold covers, nickel wraparound bridge

    Clearing out a couple of parts that I've had lying around. First up is a set (4) of Retrospec top hat knobs. These and the Montreux Time Machines are my favorite reproduction of '50s knobs. They have the dimpling on top just like the vintage ones. SOLD I also have a pair of aged gold ThroBak...
  18. MarcBolas

    ABR-1 flushed down when changing strings

    Hello fellas, I recently bought my first CS LP: a lovely 2014 R8 VOS in lemonburst. A couple of days ago I decided to put a fresh set of strings on it, and well, refer to the title of the thread. When I was done winding the strings I realized that the bridge was flushed all the way down into...
  19. myoldfriend

    SOLD

    Seymour Duncan ANTIQUITY Humbucker - Bridge Pickup DOUBLE CREAM 8.59k Lightly aged 14" of braided lead No cover Free shipping. Thanks for looking! (Terms: PayPal confirmed addr to CONUS only. Shipped fully insured via major carrier after being carefully packed in a well-padded shipping...
  20. xmacvicar

    Tale of Two...tail pieces?

    I have two LP's A Traditional Sunburst & Traditional 1960 Zebra both 2011. I am a huge fan of Les Pauls, but truth be told I am just starting to really get into them from a historical and technical standpoint. I picked up the Les Paul manual by Terry Burrows and I do alot of my own setups, etc...

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