Ari Gabinet Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi, I am the first and only owner of a '75 Les Paul Signature semi-hollow, low impedance etc. Recently I have been chasing down intonation problems, and I noticed that my bridge is tilted -- the bridge side sits lower than the neck side under tension and without tension, and with the strings slack, I can tilt the bridge forward and back. This results in the saddles actually being farther back when the strings are tightened. I am wondering if this is normal . . . or if, after 45 years, the bridge is worn and should be either replaced or the mounting surface resurfaced! Quote Edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdgm Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) I think this is pretty normal but the expert on these is a forum member called Grog. So I hope he sees your post! Many Gibson guitars do this, depending on what the bridge mountings are; the larger stud and collar mountings less so. I have a LP Custom with the 1950s style thin screw posts which have a thumbwheel for height adjustment and the bridge tilts back a little. I think these sorts of mountings are (obviously) more inclined to wear a bit. Nice guitar BTW - I'd really like one - think they have low impedance pickups? Sought after and very pricey now. Edited October 20, 2020 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Gabinet Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Fortunately there are replacements available -- Kluson makes one. Not sure if it's the posts or the bridge, but I can get both. This guitar has been through hell -- neck reset and a refinish by Tim Huenke at Superior Guitar works (Gibson recommended). So I think its value as a pure collectible is a little diminished. But it's a great guitar when it plays in tune! All original hardware. Low impedance pickups, super clean, funky out of phase setting and impedance adjustment . . . so versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Gabinet Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 New set of strings helps intonation dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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