jbear

Once again...thank you!

quote name='bigneil' timestamp='1357854611' post='1309389'] looking at the schematic gotoh tunematic bridge part 1511 should drop right in. Thanks very much! How about the tailpiece? Any thoughts? Very grateful!

I feel pretty ridiculous asking, but...I have an MIC Les Paul Std Plus that I believe is a 2004 (DW0402XXXX). The guitar is really nicely made and plays well, but the hardware is junk (especially the bridge), so I'd like to change it out for a Gotoh. I cannot figure out which model I need. I searched...I emailed WD and Stewmac...they tell me to measure and take the studs to a machine shop to measure thread count. Really? Isn't there just a model that fits Epi LP's? Do I really need to measure thread count and string spacing. The bridge has the large 6mm screw-slot posts and string spacing looks like 10mm. The tailpiece is 82-83mm from center to center and 7mm thick. I'm just not particularly good with measurements (spacial learning disability since I've been a kid), and I'd just like someone to say...this one will drop in. It can't be a specialty item...everyone does this. It's embarrassing for me, but...I can't let it stop me from asking. Can someone direct me to a Gotoh bridge and tailpiece for this guitar? Thanks so much all!