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I have probably used 15 Locking Faber ABRN bridges and locking stoptail studs and they have always given at least the same, if not better, overall sustain/note separation/overall tone. And even with any tonal benefits aside, using the locking Faber hardware (ABRN bridge & locking stoptail studs) everything is locked down tight and will never move even with all the stings off the guitar.

I got the Faber ABRN yesterday and installed it right away. The fit was perfect. Thanks to your recommendation, I adjusted the posts so that they are just sub-flush to the bridge when the bridge is lowered to my liking. While I was at it, I also replaced the stock pickups with Mojotone 59 clones. I don't know it's because of the Faber bridge or the pickups, probably combination of both, but the note separation and overall sound definition are a lot better now.

My experience with Schaller pickups is pretty good..I have a few Heritage guitars with HRWs, and I found the Heritage Schallers were the Schaller classic 50s..I converted a few to HRWs and prefer those over the classic 50s, but that's my own subjective thing...the Schaller classic 50 is a fine pickup.