Ryanesque Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I need a TOM for my project...it's got a strat style neck and will have a Bigsby... can I use the roller style tom bridge, or is the string spacing incorrect? Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Depends on what you are using for a body. I know the Schaller roller TOM is kinda high so a neck angle would be required. If you are just going to install a TOM on a fender style body/neck combo then you are going to have problems. String spacing is not an issue with a roller TOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanesque Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 it is very much like a strat, with a strat copy neck. it's going to have a bigsby on it, so I'm going to need the TOM... but I can shim...if that's the only issue, that's fine. Now I know I can bid on one :-) Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foil1more Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 You don't need neck angle if you recess the TOM and use a bigsby B-5. There are some teles that use the B-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Isn't the string spacing really determined by the type of pickups you'll be using? In other words, you'll be choosing a bridge that places the strings over the pole pieces of the pickups. Of course, you can use blade-style pickups to avoid that issue. You are not required to use a TOM with a Bigsby by the way. You can adapt some hardtail bridges to your purposes -- just file the back edge to allow the strings to pass over the saddles. It's easier to do this with Tele-style plates that use three-barrel saddles, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Just a correction to my post. String spacing can be an issue but it depends on what type of roller bridge. Some, like the Schaller I previously mentioned, can be adjusted for string spacing, others have fixed rollers. Sorry 'bout that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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