Got it, I posted just before you did! An Epi version would be a good place to start.
replacing saddles
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Got it, I posted just before you did! An Epi version would be a good place to start.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Yeah, I pretty much figured to keep the original Washburn Thumbwheels. and if the top post parts of those are the right fit for the EPI bridge, I would just re-use. Unless the EPI and WAsh were different, then I would use the EPI thumbwheels too.
eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
do they have an Epiphone option?Not at all...
I setup/service anywhere between 5-10 guitars a week. I have installed every piece of gear you can name.
IMHO, the best bridges are the ones from Philadelphia Luthier Tools. Aluminum Nashville less than $30.00
Lightweight Aluminum Tune-o-Matic Nashville bridge fits Gibson guitars
Lightweight aluminum Nashville tune-o-matic bridge for Gibson guitars.www.philadelphialuthiertools.com
Same with the aluminum tailpieces:
Lightweight Aluminum Guitar Tailpiece - Tailpiece only - for US Gibson
Aluminum tailpiece for that vintage vibe on Les Paul and LP style guitars.
Both of these are standard on my 2021 Gison les Paul 50's Standard....
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Metric ABR-1 Bridges
Metric ABR-1 guitar bridges for import guitars. Made in Japan
Bridges and Tailpieces - Nashville Bridges - Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies, LLC
Nashville style replacement bridges.
Measure post to post distance on your Washburn....
By the way, what's wrong with the stock bridge???
OP
DirtySteve
Ambassador of Hold My Beer
All right, yes finally!!! This bridge sounds great and feels 'right' under my palm, which was really the main thing, the feel. Thanks Robert for pointing me in the right direction with this bridge. I guess I'm a Nashville man, it feels so much better playing than the ABR-1 and unlike with the Tonepros I tried, the guitar sounds awesome!!
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Smitty will tell you. Or I can or both.
There is a slight buzz/rattle in a saddle. The goal is to eliminate this buzz by the easiest and most economical method possible.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
67mm or 2 5/8 inches
I think that may be a loose saddle screw.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
That is what I mean, Robert.
Smitty knows the finer details than I do since all I have done really is play it.
Chili,
One thing you can try to address this immediately is to apply a very small drop of super glue to the head of the offending saddle screw where it contacts the bridge. I would make sure the intonation is set properly with your strings first. If you use a small enough drop, it will still break away if you need to adjust later. Or, you could try just a dab of Elmers glue applied with a toothpick.
This will deal with the buzzing while you locate another bridge.