Stoptail/Bridge replacement Heritage H150

[Tele1952]

Hi all, my first message...

My name is Paco, i´m from Spain(Europe) and it´s very difficult to me speak in English.

This is my Heritage:

 

I try to change stop tail/bridge with Gibson Usa harware but see...

 

 

I read a lot about metric/imperial but I don´t understand much

So please, can anyone give me precise links about hardware parts to buy?

Repeat: PRECISE LINKS (my English it´s awful)

Thanks

 

 

 

[Beagle216]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TonePros-LPNM04-Locking-Standard-Tune-o-matic-Bridge-Tailpiece-Set-NICKEL-/290958210772

 

 

Nice Guitar!!!!! Awesome Flame!

[HANGAR18]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TonePros-LPNM04-Locking-Standard-Tune-o-matic-Bridge-Tailpiece-Set-NICKEL-/290958210772

 

 

Nice Guitar!!!!! Awesome Flame!

 

Are the string saddles already pre-cut with the little notches?

[HANGAR18]

 

Are the string saddles already pre-cut with the little notches?

Nevermind. I found it. Yes.

[Tele1952]

This is the same? (I think so)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TonePros-LPCM04-Locking-Standard-Tune-o-matic-Bridge-Tailpiece-Set-CHROME-/300965505502?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item4612f129de

 

I like better chrome

 

Thanks for replys

[PunkKitty]

Yes, it is. It's just a different finish.

 

Welcome to the HOC. That's a really nice 150.

[Tele1952]

Thanks for all.

In Spain the info about Heritage models it´s very poor.

I don´t understand why, Heritage guitars are great.

I think that my H150 it´s better than Gibson Standard/Traditional.

Near to Gibson Custom models.

[PunkKitty]

There is much information here. Stop in and say hello from time to time. We are a friendly group and are always available to help.

[HANGAR18]

I want to replace the gold roller bridge on my H157 with a bridge that doesn't allow you to move the string position from side to side.

I don't know how to get the string spacing on my guitar correct.

I think my bridge was made by Schaller so I don't know if I need to get a metric bridge or American standard size bridge.

Does anyone know?

[PunkKitty]

It sounds like the same bridge/tailpiece combination that we recommended for Paco will work for you. He is also replacing Schaller hardware.

[H]

I want to replace the gold roller bridge on my H157 with a bridge that doesn't allow you to move the string position from side to side.

I don't know how to get the string spacing on my guitar correct.

I think my bridge was made by Schaller so I don't know if I need to get a metric bridge or American standard size bridge.

Does anyone know?

Metric bridge

Imperial tailpiece

 

It's about time we had a sticky with the bridge and tailpiece info. Mods?

[HANGAR18]

Metric bridge

Imperial tailpiece

 

It's about time we had a sticky with the bridge and tailpiece info. Mods?

I was thinking that same thing.

Maybe a technical section.

Thanks for chiming in H.

[Tele1952]

Thanks a lot, Tonepros it´s on the way.

[Tele1952]

The pickups are seymour duncan?

Can anyone give me more info?

[kidsmoke]

The only way to determine for sure is to check the label on the guitar, or the pickups themselves. Since all else on your guitar appears stock, then the label info should be pretty reliable. Pull the electronics cover on the back of the guitar and see if they specified which pickups they installed.

 

Typically, Heritage would install either SD-59's or SD Seth Lovers. Either set are excellent pickups.

 

If they failed to include that info on the label, then at your next string change, remove the 4 screws on the pickups rings and look at the backplates on the pickups themselves. No need to worry about height adjustment, as it will not change. SD pickups will be clearly labeled.

[Tele1952]

Ok, thanks.

I see it in my next string change.

[kidsmoke]

Is there no Label on the cavity cover??

[H]

Is there no Label on the cavity cover??

I'm not sure that will help, Kidsmoke. The pickup rings are clearly Schaller but the pickups themselves are secured with a single screw either side. So they could be Schallers using the middle mount point (they have three), SDs or something else entirely.

[slider313]

Metric bridge

Imperial tailpiece

 

It's about time we had a sticky with the bridge and tailpiece info. Mods?

I was under the impression Gibson's "Nashville" bridge and stop tail are direct replacements. Is this not so?

[PrairieDude]

When I changed out the bridge and tailpiece on my 1996 H150 Special, I used Gotoh.

 

Here's a link to the Nashville bridge I used. The maker isn't identified in the description, but email traffic with Stew-Mac says it's Gotoh. And it's metric.

 

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_Tune-o-matic_bridges/Nashville_Tune-o-matic_Bridge.html

 

And here's the link to the Gotoh aluminum tailpiece I used. And tailpiece threads are imperial.

 

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_non-trem_tailpieces/Gotoh_Aluminum_Stop_Tailpiece.html

 

Welcome, Tele1952!! These folks on here know their business and willingly share their knowledge.

 

It does seem odd to me that the threads to the bridge are metric, and to the tailpiece, imperial. But they are. And these are a direct replacement. No need to replace the bushings.

[H]

I was under the impression Gibson's "Nashville" bridge and stop tail are direct replacements. Is this not so?

Yes, they are one of the options available.

[Tele1952]

I put the old Schaller hardware again and see:

I think is a problem with holes/wood or this:

 

How can I fix this???

 

 

[Tele1952]

The screw is bent.

[H]

Hola Paco, hablo Español un pocito. No intiendo totalmente la problema aqui. Es possible explicar muy simplemente en Español?

[Tele1952]

Los tornillos estan inclinados.