alans056 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hello! My tune o matic bridge on my Epi LP Custom is creating a little buzz that's driving me INSANE. I googled it and I found that it's better to replace it. So I found this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GIBSON-GOLD-ABR-1-TUNE-O-MATIC-BRIDGE-LES-PAUL-ETC-/230570026866?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35af0b6772#ht_2178wt_957 It's Gibson. Do you think it will fit in Epiphone ? Thanks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hello! My tune o matic bridge on my Epi LP Custom is creating a little buzz that's driving me INSANE. I googled it and I found that it's better to replace it. So I found this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GIBSON-GOLD-ABR-1-TUNE-O-MATIC-BRIDGE-LES-PAUL-ETC-/230570026866?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35af0b6772#ht_2178wt_957 It's Gibson. Do you think it will fit in Epiphone ? Thanks !! Are you certain it's the bridge? There are so many things that it could besides the bridge. It could be one of the saddles in the bridge. In that case you can file it and perhaps fix it without replacing the whole bridge. There are a lot of other things it could be too. I just don't want you to buy a new bridge and find out that wasn't the problem. What makes you think you need a new bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alans056 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hello thanks for the help and info :) I once went to a guitar tech and mentionned the problem (I didn't go to him for that) and he told me it's the little metal bar in front of the screws that create the buzz. It's only on open strings and the same type of buzz. NOT FRET BUZZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Not sure about string spacing and post centers but... Completely different size post holes. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 There's a thin wire that runs across the heads of the screws and is meant to be a retainer, sometimes it doesn't quite make contact with all screws allowing one or more to rattle around. There's two ways to fix it, bend the wire so it makes decent contact on all screws, or get some clear nail polish and dab a little on the offending area, make sure you protect the top of your guitar if you want to do it insitue, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 YES IT WILL FIT! This is a "Nashville" bridge, the supplied feet sit nicely in the top of the original bridge holes. However on the Tailpiece the legs are fatter on a gibson. You need to either resize it or as I did just keep the original feet on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 It's Gibson. Do you think it will fit in Epiphone ? Epiphone...left..............................................Gibson ...right http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_Tune-o-matic_bridges/Gotoh_Tune-o-matic_Bridge.html?tab=Specs#details I didn't know guitars had feet. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Mine came with some extra bit that seems to sit quite nicely in the top of the "Bushing" Feet are what I was calling studs LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Mine came with some extra bit that seems to sit quite nicely in the top of the "Bushing" Very cool, never seen that kind of conversion stud. Where did you get them (it)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 All my upgrades (Bar the pickups which where from here on the trade page) Ebay From time to time people like myself sell the parts they no longer want when changing or upgrading I came across his sales and I got screws, pointers, the bridge & tailpiece from him The Tuners came new from the USA Parts Wholesaler And the small bits came from Guitar Parts wholesalers here in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I don't understand, every bridge I've bought has come with it's own posts and inserts. If the post diameter is different I just pull the old inserts out and install the new inserts and use the new posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trewblue Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I dont know if this is worth mentioning but http://store.guitarfetish.com/ has exact replacement bridges and almost anything else you can think of for Epi's. Very inexpensive too. their bridges just drop right on the posts. just make sure it say it's for an import. I think the post spacing is 73 or 74mm. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alans056 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Oh thanks for the link So this : http://store.guitarfetish.com/Large-Bushing-Tuneomatic-Style-Gold-Bridge_p_445.html doesn't seem like what I have :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I agree with Rastus....a carefully placed blob of nail varnish or clear glue should stop the wire rattling and will cost next to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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