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as promised, here's some pics...you can see clearly in the pics where the old posts were removed, but in person you can barely notice it unless you look really close...can't afford new pups/electronics right now, but that's next...

whatyear is your Sheraton? what did you use?

ok, i FINALLY have things sorted out... first off, the Sheraton lost considerable sustain with the way i had it set up (with the new roller bridge bushings sitting in the old ones, held on with string tension), i was never satisfied with it...also the bridge wouldn't stay at the correct height with the new bushing being able to spin around....i tried to epoxy the new bushings into the old ones, but i screwed it up: because they weren't really centered, the bridge wouldn't fit on the posts anymore, and while futzing around i ended up snapping one of the posts... at that point i felt like this i figured the old bushings needed to be removed, the holes doweled up, and new bushings fitted... i told my friend about the problem, he happens to be a furniture repair guy and said he could do the job...i was able to get new bushing and posts from ALLPARTs (actually they sent me the wrong ones, but i eventually got the ones for the Gotoh Roller bridge)..my buddy did his best to match the finish as well: not perfect, but you have to look close to see it... now we are in business! the lost sustain is back, she chimes and bends like a champ...i also put the Grover Rotomatic locking tuners on it, and i'm using a graphite lube i got at the local GC...oh, i also removed all the felt washers from the Bigsby, i wanted to make the best contact with body as possible, can't really see the need as i've already drilled into the body...i am VERY happy with my Sherry at this point, but now i'm going to have to upgrade the pups, the stock gold ones are pretty much silver now from the finish wearing off, might as well take her all the way with new pots too thanks again for all help i got on this project...i just noticed lots of people have read this thread, i hope it helps anyone else trying to do the same to their older Sheraton...i think i'm going to move up to :11s, i'll snap some pics and post them at that point....

thanks' date=' i like the sound of this:

i think the Grover Robomatics are the ones i'd go for...anyone know if they fit or does the peg hole need to be drilled out?

yeah, it's a '99 Korean/Samick...my guit tech guy suggested a Schaller, would have been a lot more work and i didn't like the looks...the Gotoh was less expensive and matched the Sheraton much better imo... i don't think i'll do anything with the holes, doesn't really bother me... as far as the sustain: i may try removing the felt tabs that are between the Bigsby and the guit body, not sure if it will help...the playing is a little spongy, took some getting used to...i may go to .11s (now using :10s)

i got the Sheraton back a couple weeks ago...the bridge i got from Allparts, a Gotoh ( http://www.allparts.com/store/gold-roller-tunematic,Product.asp ) fit into the old bushing and is held on by string tension, so no drilling/doweling was needed...i just paid for a new setup... it stays in tune a lot better, but i think new tuners is the next step...if anyone has a suggestion for quality gold replacements i'd appreciate it... overall i'm happy with the Bigsby, but it seems to rob some of the sustain tbh... keep that in mind if you're thinking of doing it to your guit...

well, i brought my Epi in...the main guit tech suggested installing a Schaller roller bridge, other options most likely won't give the results i'm looking for...the Schaller is one of the more expensive options i looked at (63-88 bucks depending on where i get it), and install will take 1-2 hours at 60 per hour...i could live with 60 bucks, but 120 plus the price of the bridge is pretty steep, not sure if going with a less expensive bridge is a good idea...i could also remove the Bigsby and put on the old tailpiece i suppose (and try to fill the holes or something)... oh yeah: another 45 bucks for set up....i do like the Bigsby, i can upgrade the tuners myself later and have a killer ax...i only paid 250 w/case for the Sheraton, so i don't mind putting a few bucks into it, but again, it's getting steep! i can't play the guit now, so i have to do something... i'd appreciate opinions, and thanks again...

i gotta say: thanks for all the responses... i think it's obvious there is no replacement roller bridge for the '99 Samick Epi i got (already looked up the serial #)...tuesday i have to take my son into the city (chicago) for a doc appt, i'm going to take my guit and my amp (a 70's twin that needs a bit of tlc) in as well, gotta get things running...the dude is good, i met him in the 80's, knows his stuff: http://www.specimenproducts.com/ the guy i talked to on the phone (not the main dude) seemed to think the String Saver saddles would do the trick, but i'm going to wait and see what happens when i go there.....i'll be sure to let y'all know what happens....

that's what's not clear, no way to really know without ordering...

you've used it, that will pop in easy as a replacement? nice looking bridge, it would make my life easier...

looks like i'm taking it in...it has been suggested i might be able to use String Savers (teflon saddle replacements)...

i was also looking at this, less expensive: http://cgi.ebay.com/GOLD-Tune-O-Matic-ROLLER-Bridge-Gibson-Others-bt06_W0QQitemZ380074068635QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380074068635&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318