gopeteygo Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I'm getting a little buzz from the roller bridge on my '92 150. I've considered switching to a tonepros setup (bridge and maybe tailpiece) and while I'm at it, for the '04 535 as well. I would hope to just "pull out it and pop 'em in." This is something I've never done. Any experiences from you fine folk? Part # anyone?
Thundersteel Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I believe you want the TP6. http://www.tonepros.com/products.htm
GuitArtMan Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I believe you want the TP6. http://www.tonepros.com/products.htm Yep.
sscandyman Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 i bought one from this guy http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthrea...hlight=tonepros great deal but i had to switch out the tailpiece bushings witch was much easier than i expected and did not damage the guitar whatsoever.
Wolfi Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 i bought one from this guy http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthrea...hlight=tonepros great deal but i had to switch out the tailpiece bushings witch was much easier than i expected and did not damage the guitar whatsoever. I bought a Duesenberg aluminium tailpiece recently and the guitar technician had to pull out the bushings,too. No big deal if you have the right tools.
gopeteygo Posted March 14, 2009 Author Posted March 14, 2009 So would it be "LP" S02=TP6 Bridge and T1ZS Matching Tailpiece (US thrd) for the complete set?
sscandyman Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I bought a Duesenberg aluminium tailpiece recently and the guitar technician had to pull out the bushings,too. No big deal if you have the right tools. we just dropped a small screw in the bushing hole and tightened the post down wich forced the bushing out... not the most technical of tools but worked like a charm ;D
Thundersteel Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Matched Bridge & Tailpiece Sets"LP" Series matching Bridge & Tail Sets to fit most guitars: "LP" S02=TP6 Bridge and T1ZS Matching Tailpiece (US thrd), Starting at $116.50 I believe that is correct. Or, do what I plan on doing: I bought some small allen-head screws, and I'm just going to drill out my bridge/tailpiece, and then tap the holes to match the screw threads.
gopeteygo Posted March 14, 2009 Author Posted March 14, 2009 i bought one from this guy http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthrea...hlight=tonepros great deal but i had to switch out the tailpiece bushings witch was much easier than i expected and did not damage the guitar whatsoever. Nice find! Just PMd the guy.
Reverb Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 we just dropped a small screw in the bushing hole and tightened the post down wich forced the bushing out... not the most technical of tools but worked like a charm If you use that method it's usually a good idea to heat the bushing up with a soldering iron first. If there is any glue holding the bushing in that will melt it and make removal a lot easier and safer.
gopeteygo Posted March 14, 2009 Author Posted March 14, 2009 Nice find! Just PMd the guy. Heck, he's sold out.
gopeteygo Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 There were a bunch in the picture....maybe somebody bought some bulk. I'm surprised....searching ebay now.
Wolfi Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 we just dropped a small screw in the bushing hole and tightened the post down wich forced the bushing out... not the most technical of tools but worked like a charm ;D If it works, it works
gopeteygo Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 FYI - After taking some measurements on my 535, that does appear to be the right part # for the set. I found a guy on ebay who claims to sell these for 15-25% off these WD Music prices. The complete set can be found here. http://www.wdmusic.com/tonepros_standard_t...sts_nickel.html I'm guessing that since my 150 has the same hardware, the same measurements would apply, hence the same part # would work.
gopeteygo Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Follow-up. I just got the pricing from this guy. WD Music charges $116 for a set of bridge and tailpiece. He quoted me $95 shipped for 1 set and for 2 sets $180 shipped. Looks like I'll be doing my 535 and my 150! ;D If you're interested in contacting him, let me know.
sscandyman Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 fantastic, the tone pros really beefed up my 150 this is the first guitar i have used them on and i am a believer!
nat120 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I want to get a new Tone Pros bridge/tail piece in gold. Do I need the small post or large post? I am thinking small. Here is a link to what I think I need, let me know what you guys think.
nat120 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I forgot the link in the last post. Here it is. http://www.wdmusic.com/tonepros_standard_t...posts_gold.html
gopeteygo Posted May 3, 2009 Author Posted May 3, 2009 I forgot the link in the last post. Here it is. http://www.wdmusic.com/tonepros_standard_t...posts_gold.html That would appear to be the right one nat120, at least that's the same size that worked for me. If you want to make sure just take the measurements. I took the strings off my 535 and measured it up but I don't think you would have to. Once I determined the measurements of my 535 I ordered 2 sets and they fit my 150 as well. It made a difference on both guitars but the 150 just came ALIVE! If you want the guy's email I bought them from you wouldn't be paying full price. There's a pretty decent discount available.
gopeteygo Posted May 3, 2009 Author Posted May 3, 2009 That would appear to be the right one nat120, at least that's the same size that worked for me. If you want to make sure just take the measurements. I took the strings off my 535 and measured it up but I don't think you would have to. Once I determined the measurements of my 535 I ordered 2 sets and they fit my 150 as well. It made a difference on both guitars but the 150 just came ALIVE! If you want the guy's email I bought them from you wouldn't be paying full price. There's a pretty decent discount available. Actually you would have to remove the tailpiece to measure since you can't see the posts under the Schallers.
Hfan Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 gopeteygo, I was also considering this for my 150. If you could e mail me the guys info I'd appreciate it.
Hfan Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 great deal but i had to switch out the tailpiece bushings witch was much easier than i expected and did not damage the guitar whatsoever. So the bushings are included with the set?
Spectrum13 Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Small posts are for the ABR1 while the larger will be the Nashville.
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