Golden Age Roller Bridge

The Golden Age roller bridge arrived today -and what a relief it is! My brandnew Gibson Midtown Standard was almost impossible to intonate and to keep in tune. The factory Tuneomatic saddles didn't have sufficient travel to properly adjust the intonation, and by design the Tuneomatic bridge just loosely slips over the posts. The Golden Age rollerbridge firmly rests on top of the posts, resulting in improved string contact, tone clarity and string definition -the longer saddle travel of course now allows perfect intonation. No more running out of space on the saddle intonation screws! The result is so dramatic that I will replace all Tuneomatics in my collection of player guitars -my Les Paul can't wait!

Installed the bridge on my Bigsby equipped Epi Goldtop. Had to follow Dave's advice and insert the bridge posts into the studs. Once done, it's an excellent fit, although I'd have to replace the studs if I ever want to remove this bridge. That's not going to happen. Intonation's a breeze. Bigsby works like a champ and tuning issues are gone. I recommend this bridge for Bigsby users. My Gotoh bridge (a big improvement over the Epi) will just have to wait for another project. Hmmm...

Recibí el Roller Bridge y ya lo instalé, simple y perfecto. Muy bueno!

Works well and well made. The saddle screws are nice and tight so no rattles there. My original ABR bridge on my Gretsch 6128 Power jet was so loose. I didn't realize how much until I installed this one. Much quiter you hear more of the string vibrating rather then the rattling of your bridge screws and springs. Nice quality and design two thumbs up.

I installed this bridge on an Epi Les Paul yesterday afternoon. The studs and screw height adjuster did not remotely match what the Epi had. I tried placing the studs from the new bridge into the old studs. I couldn't just push them in but with some persuasion from a hammer, the new stud was clearance pressure fit. Hope this helps others if they have the same problem. Setting up the action and intonation was a snap. However, before you start the install, put some teflon grease on the rollers, adjustment screws and mounting point. It helps a lot. There is more clearance for strings on the tailpiece side then on the Nashville bridge I replaced. However, the 1st string (high E) still slightly bumps the edge. String bending feels easier (maybe only in my head, but, hey, that works too!), tuning is more precise and faster. Once I mount the Bigsby I recently purchased this bridge will easily pay for itself. Definitely 5 stars and I recommend this bridge even if you are not planning to install a Bigsby.

I just received the Golden Age bridge in the mail. I got it to replace the original roller bridge that came on my Ibanez AFS75T. The original bridge was poorly designed which resulted in many ill fitting and loose parts that created an annoying buzz. After finding that most other replacement bridges are not well suited for this guitar due to neck radius, (they have a 14" radius while this guitar neck has a 12" radius), I was pleased to find this one which has exactly the right radius. All the other numbers such as string spacing, post spacing etc. are exactly spot on too.

In order to mount the new bridge on my hollow body Ibanez Artcore, I had to drill out the wooden floating bridge base and press the supplied bushings into it. There was just enough thickness in the base to accommodate the bushings. That was simple enough to do with a .275" drill bit and it was all I really had to do. The new bridge does not buzz, it is well designed, is well made and it even looks better than the original bridge did. I am very happy with it. I recommend it as an excellent and cost effective replacement for similar guitars that have a neck radius of 12 inches.