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  Importance of Guitar Bridge The  guitar bridge  is a crucial component that plays a significant role in the instrument’s overall sound, playability, and functionality. It is located on the body of the guitar and serves several important purposes: 1. Transmitting Vibrations The bridge transfers the vibrations of the strings to the guitar’s soundboard (top). When a string is plucked, it vibrates, and these vibrations are transmitted through the bridge to the body of the guitar. This interaction is essential for producing sound. A Les Paul replacement bridge refers to a bridge unit designed as a replacement or upgrade specifically for Les Paul-style guitars. The  Les Paul bridge  is commonly referred to as the tune-o-matic, and it has become an iconic feature associated with not only Les Paul guitars but also used on various other guitar models. The  Tune-O-Matic bridge  is known for its design that allows for individual saddle adjustments for each...

  We musicians are known for making big spur-of-the-moment purchases every once in a while.  You know– that vintage guitar you just couldn’t live without, the fancy analog delay pedal in the boutique gear store, a drum cymbal that had your name on it, a new sampler with more memory! Following music gear stores on Twitter can be a double-edged sword if you’re prone to whipping out your wallet on a whim.  On the one hand, you’ll have all the latest bargains and gear reviews displayed in your Twitter feed– tempting you with each tweet. On the other hand, if you have a little will power, you can monitor your feed for the real steals and make smart gear purchases. 10 Top Music Gear Stores on Twitter: 1. 8 th  Street Music Website:  http://www.8thstreet.com/ Twitter handle:  @8thStreetMusic About: “The original online music superstore.” Based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, home of  CD Baby’s  sister company,  Disc Makers ! 2. AMS Website:  ht...

  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 ...

  Not choosing the correct lead is one of the most common rookie mistakes, and it’s easy to avoid. Choosing the right lead when ordering your pickups will solve many headaches down the road. It will make your installation more manageable, and allow you to reverse the phase if need be. We get a lot of emails with the subject line of “Help!”, and see a customer having a hard time installing a Gibson Lead in a Fender Tele. This lead won’t work for many reasons. It is good to know about  guitar parts . The most common mistake we see:  Buying a Single Pickup with an irreversible lead.  An example would be buying a single P-90 for your Telecaster, with a Gibson Lead. Doing this will give you many headaches down the road – choose a 2-Conductor lead when ordering, and you’ll be set! Not choosing the correct pot value is one of the most common rookie mistakes we see. Your Volume and Tone pots are the second most important aspect of guitar electronics – and for a goo...