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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: witeter on September 09, 2012, 07:18:00 PM

Title: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: witeter on September 09, 2012, 07:18:00 PM

Hey! i want to upgrade the bridge for my PRS SE tremonti (currently a wrap around), was thinking of a Schaller Hannes bridge? anyone know if it would fit straight on? any drilling needed? thanks

Title: Re: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: Frank on September 10, 2012, 02:05:56 AM

I'd guess you may have to start drilling, there's a good technical drawing of the bridge on the Schaller website which should give you a better idea

(http://schaller-electronic.com/download/C1ffcfe16X12a3cbb07aeXY319/TZ_GitarrenSteg_HannesSteg.jpg)

Title: Re: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: Philly Q on September 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM

There would definitely be drilling and/or routing required, on both front and back of the guitar!

Any particular reason for such a drastic change?  If you just want improved intonation adjustment a TonePros wraparound would make life a lot easier.

Title: Re: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: witeter on September 12, 2012, 01:56:54 PM

Thanks guys-really its to improve intonation a bit but mainly getting a bridge that is more comfortable to me-sounds like the Hannes would be too much hassle-what bridges would be available that i wouldnt need to do drilling for? will look into the Tonepros Philly :-)

Title: Re: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: Frank on September 12, 2012, 02:25:59 PM

If I was building a guitar from scratch I'd use the Hannes, just because it looks so beautifully designed and engineered. The problem is it's not a drop-in replacement for anything as far as I can tell.

Title: Re: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: witeter on September 12, 2012, 02:32:14 PM

Ah fair enough, i have heard its just verrrry comfortable - i love that kind of low bridge i guess, i imagine it having a similar profile to say a PRS with a tremolo arm -they tend to have a nice low bridge; so im after something similar but that i could use for a hardtail guitar

Title: Re: Hannes Bridge?
Post by: Philly Q on September 12, 2012, 10:41:57 PM

Quote from: witeter on September 12, 2012, 01:56:54 PM

what bridges would be available that i wouldnt need to do drilling for?

All of these should fit the bill:


TonePros:

(http://www.tonepros.com/images/PRODUCT_AVT2P-C_600.jpg)

PigTail:

(http://www.pigtailmusic.com/pigtailImages/intonatable_wrap_around_sm.jpg)

Graph Tech ResoMax:

(http://www.graphtech.com/fckeditor/userfiles/Image/ResoMaxWrap.jpg)

Schroeder:

(http://www.stewmac.com/product_images/1lg/4930/Schroeder_Stoptail_Bridge_sm.jpg)

Gotoh 510:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/New-Gotoh-510-Wrap-around-adjustable-bridge-Chrome-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!nUE63Tf7K(gBO9475rDM!~~60_3.JPG)