antwhi2001 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm looking for a new project and GAK in UK are selling Epi LP Specials in limited edition colours at a good price. Has anyone put a tune-o-matic on one of these? I'm wondering if the post holes for the wrap-around are the right spacing for a t-o-m bridge. If they are, it will be fairly easy to fit a stopbar. Anyone know? Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm looking for a new project and GAK in UK are selling Epi LP Specials in limited edition colours at a good price. Has anyone put a tune-o-matic on one of these? I'm wondering if the post holes for the wrap-around are the right spacing for a t-o-m bridge. If they are, it will be fairly easy to fit a stopbar. Anyone know? Thanks.... I've converted from a wraparound to a hardtail bridge, basically a fender style bridge sans tremelo, the guitar didn't have the length to add a stop bar, it was a custom CBG. The wraparound was the same length, between posts, as a T.O.M. bridge. The best way to work it out would be to browse a website like stewmac.com, who provide measurements such as pole spacing, look for an LP Special wraparound replacement, that will give you the spacing distance to aim for, then look for a T.O.M. bridge with the same spacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Antwhi, Currently, Asian wraparound bridge post holes are 82mm center-to-center. Asian TOM bridges are 72mm center-to-center so will not work with the wraparound post holes. You can fill the post holes with doweling and redrill, or you can buy an all-in-one intonatable wraparound bridge from Stew Mac (or a hunert other places). The cheapest I've found is the Leo Quan type, which run about $25. The Tone Pros, Schroeder, Pigtail and Hipshot versions are nice but expensive: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_non-trem_tailpieces.html More about Jr bridges can be found here: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/56623-speaking-of-juniors-upgrades-complete/page__hl__wraparound or here: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/56613-epi-sg-junior-bridge/page__p__762290__hl__wraparound__fromsearch__1&do=findComment&comment=762290 or here: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/48709-78-lp-junior-makeover/page__p__662226__hl__wraparound__fromsearch__1&do=findComment&comment=662226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Thanks guys. Sounds like any mod would be visible, and it would be a shame to spoil one of these : http://www.gak.co.uk/en/epiphone-limited-edition-les-paul-junior-translucent-blue/43854 I have a spare t-o-m, stop bar etc so it was something I was considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 If it's any consolation, I've converted back to the stock wraparound on several Jrs because I don't think the intonatable versions do much unless the guit is just impossible to intonate. I've been able to get extremely close to perfect intonation just using the set screws on the stock wraparound on the five I've had. Plus, I think it improves the tone slightly - less bits to rattle, and a more direct conection of the strings to the body. I would recommend that the tuners be swapped out right away however. They are very poor quality - inconsistent turn resistance and hard to make fine adjustments. I would also look at the neck pocket - if it's full of paint, tape, shims, etc. that should be removed. Also the wiring and pickup mods as shown in the pervious threads. Once the mods are completed, they make really great backup, starter, or rec room bangers for short coin. BTW, you seem to be able to get colors over there we can't get. Gloss black, red or suburst only here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Brian, the finish on your red one looked so good, I pulled the trigger on a trans blue. Review and pics to follow in a few days. I plan to do all the mods you suggest, but I'll keep it stock for a few days to see how it performs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 ibanez do a tunomatic style bridge called a gibraltar iii, that has the same or almost the same as the post spacings as an epi wrap around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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