Guitar Bridge 101: Types of Guitar Bridge Parts & Their Use

The first step is to figure out which bridge you already have on your guitar and what you want to accomplish with the upgrade. The first step in figuring out what you have is to consider which brand you want to replace it with. Gibson, Epiphone, and other imported guitars (Tokai, Ibanez, Burny, and so on) have somewhat different bridge measurements, requiring slightly different parts. All of these can be found at Guitar Parts as suitable replacements. Read the following guide to each component and discover what matches your instrument before settling on a bridge.

Studs for Conversion Bridges

You can use one of our conversion bridge studs to convert your import model to match a USA-style bridge (such as our ABRM or Tone-Lock bridge). These studs are simple to install and, in the case of the ESWKIT, require no changes to your current setup. The E-Sert installation instructions are in video format on the FaberUSA.com website’s “Help” section.

• Faber ESWKIT – This guitar bridge stud set will fit into your existing import guitar bushings, allowing you to utilise one of our USA-style bridges without having to modify your body. It’s a straightforward “remove and replace” solution.”

• Faber E-Sert – The E-Sert range removes the tone-robbing non-steel bushings that come standard on most import guitars. You can also use our ABR and Tone-Lock model bridges with these bridge mounting posts. One pair of steel studs and a thumbwheel for action adjustment are included with the E-Sert studs. The posts that are attached to the bushings will transfer the most vibrations into the instrument and boost the guitar’s sustain.

Suppose your guitar has a one-piece wraparound bridge. In that case, Faber guitar parts also provide a tailpiece with compensated edges to aid with intonation, as well as our Wraptonate tailpiece, which is a fully inntonatable wraparound bridge.

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