crust Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hi everyone, Well I've recently got this fine instrument, but it's a "string popper" I want to change the bridge to a "roller" bridge (popped a few strings already, strings broke at the bridge saddles). I need some help determining what type of roller bridge would be a good replacement for the bridge that comes "stock" on this guitar. Also looking at a "rocker" style bridge but I'm not sure if that would be a good replacement for the "stock" bridge because there are no "rollers" on all the "rocker" style bridges . Any suggestions (other than get a different guitar) ? Help a guy out. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianS Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi, I changed the bridge on my Limited Edtion Riviera with Bigsby for a roller bridge from StewMac. It's a drop in replacement but you have to set the action and intonation yourself. The new rollerbridge sounds a bit darker compared to the original. g, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 stewmac ok, do you know what the "model number" of the "drop in" roller bridge is ? I'm not sure if it's this one 5276-G Gold or the Schaller 1266-G Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianS Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Crust, I got the first one (NOT the Schaller) Here's mine It is made in the Peerless plant in Korea. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice guitar ok, thanks for the reply#-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 crust are u looking at the p93 with the 3 p-90's ? if so, hit twang with a pm. i do not think the first one will work. i to have the p93, but have not broken any strings yet. using 11's for strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 OK PM sent, thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallye44 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I looked at both for my P93 and eventually got the Schaller. Although the post spacing is the same as the stock bridge, the ferrules are a smaller diameter, so you have to fill the holes for the stock bridge and re-drill them. The only problem with it is that the posts are pretty thin, and when you tighten up the strings the whole bridge tilts towards the neck. I haven't actually had any problems with it though, but if I were to do it again I probably would go with the Stew-Mac. That's my $.02 Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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