Alan189 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi, I've noticed that some Epiphone archtop guitars come with small posts bridges and some with larger typr (6mm in diameter, I believe). I'm wondering if I would be able change my larger posts for the smaller one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Just chiming in until someone who knows what they are talking about answers. 1. Probably possible. 2. Are you willing to pull the original bushings and change them out? 3. Are the center to center spacing the same? 4. If the bushing holes are a different size or spacing, are you willing/able to modify the holes? 5. Can you buy a small post bridge with the correct bushings included? 6. If all above is considered, would it be easier to turn the tops of the old studs down to match the new bridge if the hole centers are the same? 7. Why do you want to? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 It worked without problems on a MIC 2010 Riviera. Some of my experiences: 2. Are you willing to pull the original bushings and change them out? No need for that, there are adapter posts available: With these the change from a 6mm standard T-O-M to a 4mm roller bridge was a matter of 2 minutes (not included the string change). 3. Are the center to center spacing the same? Almost all T-O-M type bridges use 74mm, no matter if 4 or 6mm posts. 4. If the bushing holes are a different size or spacing, are you willing/able to modify the holes? I won't recommend that, because I found the asian bushing are a lot wider than e.g. that of a Nashville or ABM bridge. Better use the original bushings with the adapter posts. 5. Can you buy a small post bridge with the correct bushings included? Some of them are shipped with the bushings and posts included, e.g. the ABM bridges. However that bushings are too small for a MIC guitar. 6. If all above is considered, would it be easier to turn the tops of the old studs down to match the new bridge if the hole centers are the same? It's not worth the effort from my point of view. Adapter posts are the better solution in my eyes, and most likely the more durable. 7. Why do you want to? At least in my case the roller bridges I considered (Göldo or Gibson) where all available in 4mm only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 No need for that, there are adapter posts available: With these the change from a 6mm standard T-O-M to a 4mm roller bridge was a matter of 2 minutes (not included the string change). LongMan, Very Cool! I know you were answering for the sake of Alan189 but... It is good information to know and I just learned something new. Love it! By the way, where did you find the adapter posts? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan189 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thanks for both replies guys. I was on ebay last night and ordered this: ABR Type Bridge Hope it fits :-)) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Alan, According to the specs it is 74mm spacing and M8x1.25 metric threads. It will probably be a direct replacement. LongMan, I would still like to know where you ordered those adapters from for future reference. Good luck, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan189 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thanks Willy. I'll be sure to post some 'before' and 'after' photos once the work has been completed. Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 By the way, where did you find the adapter posts? Hi Willy, I found the adapter posts in the Thomann online store (Thomann is one of the biggest suppliers of guitars and parts in Europe): http://www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_bridge_adapter_m4_m8.htm?sid=f66bbe1e5b7b960cba172b037f3083b3 The posts are from Göldo. Now Göldo is a german brand for guitar spare parts, in fact it is the same company that makes the Duesenberg guitars. Under the Göldo brand they offer a wide variety of spare parts for both Gibson and Fender style guitars. Btw. I just saw another brand of adapter posts that look even better, and are priced similar: http://www.thomann.de/gb/abm_2548n_bridge_adapter_m4_m8.htm?sid=f66bbe1e5b7b960cba172b037f3083b3 These were not yet available when I bought the Göldo adapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thank you. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan189 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Well good news, my new abr-1 bridge came today and did not hesitate with the install! Heres the result: Before After Didn't need to intonate much, just a tad on the G string! I also changed the tuners to Grover deluxe a couple months back as well... Hope you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Looks good to me! Congrats!!! Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 looks really nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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