Rabs Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Something I have never been sure about... With the bridge, should the screws (that fine tune for intonation) be facing the tailstop or the neck? Ages ago when I first changed the strings on my Classic, I was cleaning it and it of course fell off and I couldnt remember which way around it should go. Does it really matter, I mean I know why its there, but is it ok to set up intonation either way round, or is one way better? Of course I tried to look for pics on the net but get conflicting results and even on some of my newer guitars after that they come different ways around out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Officially they set them downwards towards the stop tailpiece with the saddles groved for each specific string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Officially they set them downwards towards the stop tailpiece with the saddles groved for each specific string. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just looking at mine, the screws are on the tailpiece side. It looks to be more accessible from that side anyway since the bridge pickup would probably be in the way if it was turned around. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 It really doesn't matter which way it goes, unless the intonation has been set, and/or the bridge has actually been worked to have the grooves cut, or have worn from use. From the factory, the APS-1 or the original type would have almost always left the factory with the screws toward the pups, and the Nashville type would have almost always left the factory with the screws pointing toward the tailpiece. If you don't know which one you have, the APS-1 would usually have a retaining wire (unless it is pre-'60 or so, OR a reproduction of the oldest ones). The Nashville type would be a little wider for more saddle adjustment, and no wire. Also, the nashville will be mounted using bushings in the guitar, while the APS type USUALLY has the studs into the wood, as that is how they were originally done. There are exceptions, but if you are trying to guess how your guitar came, chances are it is going to be like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 It really doesn't matter which way it goes, unless the intonation has been set, and/or the bridge has actually been worked to have the grooves cut, or have worn from use. From the factory, the APS-1 or the original type would have almost always left the factory with the screws toward the pups, and the Nashville type would have almost always left the factory with the screws pointing toward the tailpiece. If you don't know which one you have, the APS-1 would usually have a retaining wire (unless it is pre-'60 or so, OR a reproduction of the oldest ones). The Nashville type would be a little wider for more saddle adjustment, and no wire. Also, the nashville will be mounted using bushings in the guitar, while the APS type USUALLY has the studs into the wood, as that is how they were originally done. There are exceptions, but if you are trying to guess how your guitar came, chances are it is going to be like this. Cheers guys. Well the one I am talking about is a LP Classic 1960 re-issue from 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Cheers guys. Well the one I am talking about is a LP Classic 1960 re-issue from 2002 That is like, so an APS that it makes the guitar be like all "I gotta have the screws pointed toward the pups" because it is so classic like. I LIKE it! Nice looking axe, and you got the COOL bridge for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 That is like, so an APS that it makes the guitar be like all "I gotta have the screws pointed toward the pups" because it is so classic like. I LIKE it! Nice looking axe, and you got the COOL bridge for it! Cheers.. well thats how it came (I think :) thats why I started this thread in the first place).. I adore this guitar more than anything.. Its as heavy as they come and has killer tone.. All I did was remove the scratchplate cos I gererally prefer the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacealf Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 On my Studio Faded the screws are towards the tailpiece. I think what really matters is if you can have the guitar in tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 My two LPs were both purchased new - one faced one way, one the other! Personally I find if the screws face away from the tailpiece the intonation is easier to adjust. However, to change one around you will have to remove and move the saddles so they match the diameter of the strings. Not a big job, but a job nonetheless. I ended up converting to ABR anyway. Problem solved. I could point the screws the way I wanted since I had to cut the saddle slots from scratch anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angellus Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 nashville points towards the stoptail ABR-1 towards the pickups although if the saddles are not pre notched it can be turned either way. answer to your question without knowing if you got nashville or ABR-1? check your saddle notches the wider notch belongs to the thicker string (Bottom E) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 nashville points towards the stoptail ABR-1 towards the pickups although if the saddles are not pre notched it can be turned either way. answer to your question without knowing if you got nashville or ABR-1? check your saddle notches the wider notch belongs to the thicker string (Bottom E) cheers.. i will have a look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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