Tone Pros ABR-1 Replacement w/Graph Tech?

[Murph]

I've searched MF and can't find that combo. I'd like to NOT replace the saddles in my stock ABR-1 on my ES-339, but just replace the whole deal and see if I like it. If not, boom, I can go back to stock.

 

I see every other combo possible.

 

The Tone Pros websight is confusing, as is the Graph Tech site.

 

Hey Bobv........

 

Help.

 

Murph.

[bobv]

saddles alone: http://www.guitar-parts.com/products/953/Tune-O-Matic-Saddle-Graph-Tech.htm

 

same thing, different listing: http://www.guitar-parts.com/products/1492/Saddle-Set-ABR-1-Graf-Tech.htm

 

Woh, they even have tusq saddles - why, I don't know: http://www.guitar-parts.com/products/1493/Saddle-Set-Tune-o-Matic-Tusq.htm

 

Lessee, can we find the bridge already with the graphtechs in there? Tone Pros you'd be talking about an AVRII but with graph tech saddles. They called it the SuperBridge. got one around here somewhere. Gimme a minute. Here y'are. http://www.wdmusic.com/tonepros_graph_tech_standard_tuneomatic_small_posts_nickel.html

 

who's got you covered?

[Murph]

You da man. I don't see the wire, though.

 

Hey, the wire is part of the problem.

 

Thanks Bob.

 

Murph.

[Hall]

You da man. I don't see the wire' date=' though.

 

Hey, the wire is part of the problem.

 

 

 

Murph.[/quote']

 

 

Glad to see you awakened, with Bob's assistance, Murphy! Christmas coming, ask Santa for the 335 man!!

 

 

Steve

[bobv]

I'm guessing that the one that comes with Graphtech saddles already on it is more of a Nashville style with captive saddles (i.e. little spring clips holding the saddle screws from underneath) and with greater travel range for intonation adjustment, but at the same time it's made to fit on ABR-1 thin posts. You'll want to make sure the spacing between the posts will match. TonePros does have a model with the wire, just for show, that's called the AVR-II, but I don't see it with the composite saddles (maybe they can make it up for you? it's not necessarily an upcharge just a special order). The saddles also seem to be pre-notched.

 

Let us know if the saddles make a difference, but I'm sure the bridge design will be helpful since it won't rattle no matter what the saddle material is.

 

Have you spoken to Tone Pros or to their dealers? Brian at Marquis Distributing is very knowledgeable and responsive. I've placed two or three orders with him (bridge, tuning machines) and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with them again.

[Murph]

I dunno. The TP6 is the Nashville, and I didn't think it would work. I may have to call someone, or do some measuring, but I thought the Nashville and the ABR wouldn't interchange.

 

Best of luck.

 

Murph.