Gillnetter Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Finally got around to replacing the Schaller roller bridge on my 2002 H555 with a Tonepros bridge. Why did I wait so long? The difference is unbelievable. A major increase in the sustain and the clarity and tone is crazy good. A great upgrade.
Conneazoo Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Cool beans! I totally agree with you. Both of my Heritages are sporting TonePros bridges and tailpieces. Major improvement over stock Schaller gear. Enjoy!
tbonesullivan Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 did you change the strings as well? I noticed a difference when I changed bridges on my H535, but I also put new strings on at the same time, which are usually brighter and more articulate than a set that has been on there for months.
soybean Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Guys, I've been wanting to do this too on my Academy Custom. Did the Tone pros parts fit directly onto the existing studs? Or did you have to replace them too? Any routing or cutting neccesary?
Gillnetter Posted March 10, 2016 Author Posted March 10, 2016 If you get the Nashville bridge with metric threads 5mm it fits right on. They screw right on to the existing posts. Guys, I've been wanting to do this too on my Academy Custom. Did the Tone pros parts fit directly onto the existing studs? Or did you have to replace them too? Any routing or cutting neccesary?
tbonesullivan Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Yeah, the bushings should match, so you won't need to pull them out. Just make sure that the bridge is facing the right direction. Ideally you would want to get one that is unslotted, so you can have the saddles slotted in the perfect spot and depth.
deytookerjaabs Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Honestly, I think it's really just the sharp break on the saddle that we're used to hearing. A soft break (like a roller) doesn't isolate the vibrations in quite the same manner and has a bit of a different going on than a good cut in a small groove...just my 2 cents!
tbonesullivan Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Honestly, I think it's really just the sharp break on the saddle that we're used to hearing. A soft break (like a roller) doesn't isolate the vibrations in quite the same manner and has a bit of a different going on than a good cut in a small groove...just my 2 cents! True, but the overall break angle is still pretty good, which leaves a lot of downward pressure.
ironmike Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Rollers for me,I ain't never broke a string,ever,
Hfan Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Yeah, the bushings should match, so you won't need to pull them out. Just make sure that the bridge is facing the right direction. Ideally you would want to get one that is unslotted, so you can have the saddles slotted in the perfect spot and depth. Yes unslotted for sure. When I replaced the poorly spaced tone pros bridge on my H150 I bought a set of nut files from Philadelphia Luthier Supply on e bay and did it myself, super simple. The files probably cost what the tech would charge . Regarding roller vs Nashville type, there has been a lot of debate here. I did lock down the rollers on my roller bridge with clear nail polish. FWIW, one of the top techs in NJ said it was a good bridge. Never had a problem with the strings rubbing on the frame and it will probably never sag in the middle. I did have to replace that tail piece for purely cosmetic reasons. Glad the op is happy though.
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