KroosBishop Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Im just starting designing my first guitar, and know that I want a Tune-o-matic bridge. Since its just my first, Im trying to make it pretty cheap cuz Ill probably fail anyways So Im just going with the gotoh bridge, as it is the cheapest at stewmac and warmoth. But on stewmac, there is a choice between whether you want studs+bushings or standard posts. Whats the difference, and the pros&cons?? Heres the link: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_Tune-o-matic_bridges/Gotoh_Tune-o-matic_Bridge.html Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripthorn Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 The standard posts are little thin posts with thumbwheels on them while the posts are more substantial and can be adjusted from the top (as opposed to the side) using a flat head screwdriver. This is preferred when recessing the bridge. If you aren't recessing the bridge, you could go with either, but I'm a sucker for the stud mounted version. If you want to go real cheap, you can find ones on ebay for really cheap, but the quality will likely be reflected in that. Best of luck and remember, failing is all in how you define it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroosBishop Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Ok thanks man! Im gonna go ahead and get the studs as the difference is only 1 dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I prefer top adjustment due to the anger you need when hauling those thumb wheels up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VesQ Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Are you suppose to screw those mounting posts with thumb wheels straight to the wood ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yeah. I hate them. Spindly little things which bend over time if you use high gauge strings. They're probably made of better material than the ones I've had the misfortune to abuse, but I still prefer the flat blade adjustment method. Its personal preference of course, but the spindly inadequate things are vintage correct I guess. I'll sit on the fence next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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