duaneallen Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I've always thought about doing this with my 575. I think that Gibson 175s have the tune-o-matic bridges, if I may not be mistaken? I like the sound of the wood bridge on mine, but the improved intonation would be a big plus as well. Anyone do this with theirs? I like to see the results, as well as any pictures.
SouthpawGuy Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Bought mine used from Wolfe guitars and had the standard bridge changed to a TOM, at no extra charge by the way. I wanted the TOM for intonation reasons, as I'm not really a jazzer, and it may at some point be fitted with 10's, although I'm still using it with 12s.
Kuz Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 After purchasing mine from Wolfe's, I took my Custom 575 to my luthier who ordered a different compensated rosewood saddle and the intonation is next to perfect.
TheNuge Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Hi there! I'm also interested in putting a tune-o-matic on my newly acquired 575 - but the question is where to get one from? The rosewood base fitted to the 575 has 76mm bridge post spacing, which isn't a standard size, so just fitting a Gibson (or whatever) TOM / ABR-1 isn't an option. Here in Germany I've found two aftermarket options: One is just the rosewood base with posts, but unfortunately this one is shaped differently to the Heritage base and in my eyes not very elegant. The second option is a base with TOM, but here the TOM is of the asian variety with thicker posts and screw head slots. Are there any alternatives available - possibly even from Heritage? Theoretically the TOM assembly from a Gibson ES-175 would also do, but the customer support from Gibson here in Germany is just about non-existant! Any tips would be very welcome! Cheers Es
TheNuge Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi again, I think I'm close to answering my own question! What I'm looking for is Gibson / Allparts part number PBBR-055, which is a nickel-finish Tune-o-Matic on a rosewood bridge. I think it's a spare part for an ES-175, but the rosewood base looks very similar to the one on my 575. The bad news is that I can't find one anywhere in Germany :-( Cheers Es
skydog52 Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi again, I think I'm close to answering my own question! What I'm looking for is Gibson / Allparts part number PBBR-055, which is a nickel-finish Tune-o-Matic on a rosewood bridge. I think it's a spare part for an ES-175, but the rosewood base looks very similar to the one on my 575. The bad news is that I can't find one anywhere in Germany :-( Cheers Es http://www.guitar-parts.com/catalog/tune-o-matic-bridge-abr-1-w-rosewood-base-0 http://www.sears.com/gibson-guitar-gibson-abr-1-tunematic-w-rosewood-asbly/p-SP102A18344S5763531709P?prdNo=9 Sears?
TheNuge Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 http://www.guitar-pa...rosewood-base-0 http://www.sears.com...531709P?prdNo=9 Sears? Hi! The problem with getting stuff sent from the US is that you usually end up paying 1) horrendous postage 2) import duty - usually something like 4% 3) 19% sales tax on postage & the item If I can't find one here or somewhere else in Europe I'll get one from the US - but I'd rather not pay all that tax! Es
TheNuge Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I've found a shop here in Germany that has one in stock - which I've also ordered! Now looking forward to fitting that and my usual Ernie Ball 11s + the strap locks I also ordered! Cheers Es
DetroitBlues Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Schaller makes the Gibson parts right there in Germany...
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