brad1 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 A few weeks ago I bought a new bridge for my '97 SG Jr. It's the Wilkinson Lightweight Adjustable Intonated Wrapround Bridge. I got it from Guitar Fetish.It has made a huge difference in the sound/tone of this guitar. I had always had a problem with the way this guitar sounded. I replaced the tuners, and the nut. But there was still something wrong. I was going to replace the P90, but was holding out to do that after trying everything else I could think of. Before the Wilkinson I tried two other types. Both were to high a profile, leaving the action much too high for my liking. The Wilkinson is very low profile. In fact, it was much lower than the stock wraparound I replaced. I had to actually raise the bridge significantly because the action was too low and strings were buzzing. I can tell there is more sustain. And now it has a much richer, warmer tone to it than before. It just seems to sound like it was meant to sound. So I just wanted to pass this review on to you all for those looking for an alternative wraparound bridge. Now I got my at Guitar Fetish for $27. http://store.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-Lightweight-Adjustable-Intonated-Wrapround-Bridge_p_892.html There is also a Wilkinson/Gotoh Adjustable Bridge/Tailpiece sold at Stew Mac that looks to be the same if not very similar, and it's $44. I don't know anything about this one. Only about the Guitar Fetish one. It took me a while to get used to the looks. It's very large, but very lightweight. But it looks OK next to my G400. And it does sound GREAT! Here's some pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Nice find! Need to order me like 4 of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That cool, thanks for posting this. Now I don't have to file the stud flanges off to fit an intonatable bridge anymore. BTW, did you get locking studs? That might make it an even better upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 That cool, thanks for posting this. Now I don't have to file the stud flanges off to fit an intonatable bridge anymore. BTW, did you get locking studs? That might make it an even better upgrade. No locking studs. I'm using the studs it came with, but I'm so lazy, I kept the old bushings in. They seem to fit perfect. Another thing I really like is that it is very comfortable to rest your hand on it. Very smooth, with nothing poking your hand. I'm really liking the sound coming from that P90 now. It's made a world of difference. I was close to selling the guitar. But not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks for the review with PICS!!!! It's in. Guitarfetish does sell reasonably-priced goods, I find myself digging around there a lot! And of course, the GFS pups.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framco Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 thats give me a idea of the thing and btw its not ugly a bit diferent but i like that, could be the next mod on my lp 57'junior! nices pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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