wwwdotcomdotnet Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I am curious as to whether or not a hollowbody style tailpiece would work with a roller TOM bridge? I want to make sure it will be ok since I have the roller bridge already and would rather use it than buying another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidlook Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I am curious as to whether or not a hollowbody style tailpiece would work with a roller TOM bridge? I want to make sure it will be ok since I have the roller bridge already and would rather use it than buying another one! Wich one of the tune-o-matics do you have? It would definately work with the schaller since it's got adjustable string spacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 this one: wilkinson roller bridge TOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 OT - that's the bridge I'm installing today on my previous lap steel project. I had the "steps" of the base milled down flat, so that it has no radius. Not a bad little bridge for very little money. The string spread is the same as the other TOM bridge I have, which as far as I can tell is a standard spacing. I can't see any reason it wouldn't work. One thing to keep in mind is the angle from the tailpiece to the bridge. Since that tailpiece may end up "anchoring" the strings back further than a stop-tailpiece, make sure you have enough downward pressure over the bridge. Many TOMs on hollowbodies are mounted on a base, which brings the bridge up a bit higher. Of course, the entire design has to be considered-- the neck angle is also more significant. What kind of guitar are you hoping to put it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I was hoping to put it on my semi hollow in progress (see build#2 in my signature). I was planning on a sight neck angle. Hopefully that helps clear things up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yes, but although I asked the question, it was more for curiousity-- the main thing is that yes it will work in terms of string spacing, etc., but that you need to make sure the angle over the nut is going to be sufficient. I think it probably would be, I just want to throw that out there as something to consider. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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