creekster52 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have a 2002 G-400 SG with a Bigsby B5/V5 installed. The only roller bridge I have found that is the correct radius (12") is the Stew-Mac Golden Age Roller Bridge. The problem with this bridge is that the post bushings are smaller than the stock bushings, so the holes would need to be filled and redrilled. Anyone have an alternative suggestion for a 12" radius roller bridge? BTW...The Wilkinson and Schaller roller bridges are 14" radius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayyj Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just a suggestion, but if you can't find one that works without major surgery, it might be worth trying Graphtech replacement saddles in the existing Tunomatic? I have them in my ES-355 and they work well, with less binding than the original saddles when I use the Bigsby aggressively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekster52 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks for the info on the graphtech saddles. I did order some pretty nice replacement roller saddles off Ebay, but the did not fit the existing bridge. I think they were made to fit the Nashville bridge, which also uses smaller bushings. Filling and re-drilling the holes is probably going to be my best option. Not major surgery, just a pain in the ***. It does amaze me that there are not more roller bridges with a 12" radius on the market. Most guitars with 14" radius necks are already equipped with trems. The only 14" radius guitars I currently own are Agiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I really wouldn't think a 14inch roller bridge on a 12 inch radius guitar would make any real difference at all in terms of hampering playability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have the original bridge and saddles on my G-400 with Maestro. I took it into my tech and he filed the saddles down. I have NEVER had any problems with it and I have had it since 2006.I use the Maestro a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekster52 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 I really wouldn't think a 14inch roller bridge on a 12 inch radius guitar would make any real difference at all in terms of hampering playability. It was noticeable to me, and it also affects intonation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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