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  In the guitar parts market, you’ll hear a lot of words thrown around that might not mean a lot. In fact, if you are new to the world of guitar upgrades and customization, some of the words thrown around might even make the process of sourcing the right parts for your instrument more of a challenge than it needs to be. One term that you will hear a lot in your search for a new bridge is “Tune-o-Matic”, which is a blanket term used to describe the typical Gibson style bridge system with individually adjustable saddles for each string allowing the user to intonate each string separately. Both the ABR and Nashville bridges are types of Tune-o-Matic bridges. The main differences between the two can be found in their adjustability. ABR Bridges The ABR style bridge is the “classic” bridge style. If you own a vintage Les Paul, Reissue or Custom Shop model, you will most likely have an ABR style bridge installed. The bridge posts are 6-32 threaded rods and will be screwed directly into th...

  The size, spacing, and post mounting for each guitar bridge vary and therefore most of the parts cannot be interchanged. The Faber ABR-59 range is vintage and suitable for each type of guitar. You can get the right replacement for it and there are flat top saddles in various finishes and the saddle is removable as well. You get 100 percent mechanical contact too. ABRM Bridge : For 4mm post styles on import guitars ABRM Bridge is the direct replacement and it also enhances the tone of import guitars ABRH Bridge : If your Gibson guitar is original or from the custom shop, is a vintage model, or is from the historic collection then ABRH Bridge is worth considering. ABR-1 bridges are also known as Tune-o-Matic bridges. In fact, Both the ABR and Nashville bridges are types of Tune-o-Matic bridges. The main differences between the two can be found in their adjustability. ABRN Bridge : If you have a USA Gibson  guitar  then the bridge style in Nashville and ABRN is for yo...

  Once you become an experienced guitar player, you understand the sound and the quality of music which seems soothing to your ears then one thing comes to your mind. It is upgrading your guitar’s hardware and customizing it as per your preference so the quality of music you want to produce is not compromised at any level. First step: Analyzing The first thing which you have to identify when you plan to upgrade the guitar’s hardware is the selection of bridges. You need to analyze what you expect out of the upgrade. You also have to understand what brand you are upgrading. Each guitar has a different measurement for the  Guitar bridge , So Gibson, Epiphone, Burny, etc. will need parts that are a little distinct. ABRM Bridge:  For 4mm post styles on import guitars ABRM Bridge is the direct replacement and it also enhances the tone of import guitars ABRH Bridge:  If your Gibson guitar is original or from the custom shop, is a vintage model, or is from the historic coll...

  Once you become an experienced guitar player, you understand the sound and the quality of music which seems soothing to your ears then one thing comes to your mind. It is upgrading your guitar’s hardware and customizing it as per your preference so the quality of music you want to produce is not compromised at any level. ABRM Bridge: For 4mm post styles on import guitars ABRM Bridge is the direct replacement and it also enhances the tone of import guitars ABRH Bridge: If your Gibson guitar is original or from the custom shop, is a vintage model, or is from the historic collection then ABRH Bridge is worth considering Les Paul bridge:  The  Les Paul bridge   also known as the “Tune-O-Matic” bridge is not just for Les Paul but many other guitars as well. For ABR-1 equipped guitars this bridge is suitable. ABRN Bridge: If you have a USA Gibson guitar then the bridge style is Nashville and ABRN is for you and this also fits on the conversion bushings which are used on ...

So you’ve been playing your instrument for awhile and you’re feeling pretty confident on it. Yes, you can play those hard pieces that you used to hear your favorite pro play. In fact, you’re so good that you decided you wanted to start teaching others and make a little bit more money from doing so (yeah, and maybe you might help someone else discover the joy of playing music whatever). You’ve somehow managed to get your first student and suddenly some doubt creeps into your mind… then a little more… then you go, “What the hell am I even going to teach this person? If it’s an adult I might be fine, but what do I teach them first? If it’s a kid how do I talk to them?” Suddenly you’re panicking because you haven’t got a plan for this student and they are going to walk through that door at any minute. This doesn’t look good. THE QUESTIONS: What are you going to teach? What’s your lesson plan for this student? Do you even have one? Are you working strictly from a book, through som...

When you view your acoustic guitar as an investment you want to properly care for it. I know I do. And I’m not talking about simply wiping it down with a cloth. I’m talking about a proper,  deep clean  that would make your mama proud. Here I’m going to walk through not only the best practices for cleaning an acoustic guitar, I’m also going to share with you the best products to use and, more importantly, which products  not to use . Caring for Your Guitar | The Basics Before we dive into the proper cleaning methods I think it’s important to first lay the foundation for proper guitar care. If you follow these simple rules, cleaning your guitar will be an enjoyable experience. To start, it is highly recommend that you  store your acoustic guitar in its case  when you’re not playing it. I know how tempting it is to want to display your guitar on a wall or on a stand in your room but unless you  use a room humidifier for your guitar  i...

Some guitars from the Gibson catalog and other Gibson inspired guitars, will have wrap around bridges rather than the more often seen Tune-o-Matic style. A wraparound bridge is where you pass the strings through the bridge away from the guitar and wrap them back over the top before pulling them up the neck as usual. Wraparound bridges are most often associated with Junior style guitars (Les Paul Jr, SG Jr), but were also used on very early Gibson standards before the development of the more conventional Tune-o-Matic style. If you have a wrap around bridge Faber USA stock a range of options to suit all needs. Faber Wraparound Faber USA offers a range of vintage style wraparound bridges. These bridges are the perfect replacement for your worn out wrap around or as a replacement to allow you to preserve the condition of your original vintage unit. Our wraparounds are lightweight aluminum made to the correct 50s vintage style. They are non-compensated which means the individual s...

If you own an import guitar such as an Epiphone, Tokai, Burny or one of the many other import brands, you may be considering ways to improve it. These guitars are typical of very high standards and often sound and play great. However, many factories that produce these import Gibson style guitars reduce production costs by using sub-par materials for the guitars’ hardware. Faber® USA provides high-quality replacement parts for Gibson style imported guitars. Your import guitar can now have some of the characteristics of a real vintage Gibson guitar. Import guitars often come factory fitted with hardware made mostly from zinc alloy which reduces production cost but also compromises tone. High zinc alloy hardware will affect the guitars sustain and resonant tone. Bridge Faber® USA collection of guitar parts provides a range of bridge upgrades designed to improve the tone and sustain of any import guitar. Our bridge upgrades are made from aluminum alloy and will add a vintage look ...

One of the most iconic guitars is from Epiphone. Epiphone is a reliable and reputed American instrument manufacturer. Many people purchase their guitars from Epiphone because they make the best quality instruments which work for years. You may have an Epiphone guitar and use it for your professional music shows as well. However, with everyday use, the need of replacing the parts for Epiphone guitars will be required depending on the use. Here are some parts of the guitar which also includes the parts of a guitar neck that you can purchase when these wear out, break or need replacement. To choose the guitar parts wisely you need to have knowledge about the guitar parts and how they function. So, let’s check a few of these parts, their function and learn about how and when you can replace them. Tuning machines: Tuning machines have a system that comprises of shafts and gears and just like the clutch of your car does after some time, the tuners of guitars also wear out. The...

At some point, most guitar players feel the need to upgrade their guitars’ hardware. The reasons for this vary from player to player but are often rooted in tone, feel or quality. The first step is to identify what bridge you have on your existing guitar and what you are looking to achieve with the upgrade. The first step in identifying what you have is to think about what brand you are upgrading. Gibson, Epiphone and other import guitars (Tokai, Ibanez, Burny etc.) have different measurements at the bridge so will require slightly different parts. Faber Guitar Parts carry suitable replacements for all of these. Before deciding on a bridge, read the following guide to each component and see what matches your instrument. Bridge and Saddles The other major component of the bridge is the saddles. The bridge measurements differ across 3 groups: • Gibson Historic/Custom Shop/All original Gibson guitars with 6-32 posts • Gibson Guitars with Nashville Bridges (Non...