Compensated bridge and plain G

[Teeky]

Hi Guys,

I'm a recent proud owner of an H-575 with a rosewood compensated bridge. It currently is strung with a wound G and the intonation is great.

Does anyone know whether these bridges are compensated for a wound G? If so does the intonation suffer much if a plain G is used? Are alternative bridges available?

 

What's the general consensus?

 

Teeky

(my first post)

[tbonesullivan]

you'd need a new compensated bridge or you'll have intonation problems on the G.

[smurph1]

Welcome Teeky..I would say if it is intonating well now, don't change a thing..If it ain't broke don't fix it..My 2 cents..Rock on

[big bob]

Welcome Teeky..I would say if it is intonating well now, don't change a thing..If it ain't broke don't fix it..My 2 cents..Rock on

 

 

I use both on mine with no intonation problems.

[Teeky]

Well thanks for your comments. As often is the case, a whole range of answers. My other guitars have plain Gs and the seem brighter and slidier. One's got a Bigsby bridge which has far more compensation than the Heritage bridge and the intonation is certainly out.

 

Yes I can certainly keep the strings as they are. That's the easy way.

 

I always find that wound Gs tend to wear through quickly, but I suppose looking on the optimistic side, that can be regarded as a guide for a string change.

 

I guess heavier gauge strings are preferred for a more mellow jazz tone?