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It is a great bridge, but it has some QC and design issues
I installed this bridge on a custom made hardtail ST guitar.
I really liked the idea of having adjustable position for the strings in the bridge.
The locking feature provides a plus of stability over time, which I found a design plus.
Design issues:
Unfortunately, the string adjustment is not working really as advertised: when the roller is adjusted to an extreme position, the string makes a relatively strong knick and teds to jump out of the saddle groove.
Also, there are positions where the string comes in contact with the saddle body and this causes obvious buzzing. The buzzing is not picked up by the magnetic pickups, but it is there, and very annoying.
QC issues:
I had 4 saddle height adjustment screws that were not cut correctly. They were EXTREMELY hard to adjust and needed some re-cutting of the threads.
Overall:
Leaving the aforementioned issues to the side, this is an extremely versatile bridge, fitting a broad range of guitars and needs, especially because it comes with an extra height adjustment plate. The string position adjustment is great when trying to align the strings with the pickup poles on non-standard string spacing.
I really liked the idea of having adjustable position for the strings in the bridge.
The locking feature provides a plus of stability over time, which I found a design plus.
Design issues:
Unfortunately, the string adjustment is not working really as advertised: when the roller is adjusted to an extreme position, the string makes a relatively strong knick and teds to jump out of the saddle groove.
Also, there are positions where the string comes in contact with the saddle body and this causes obvious buzzing. The buzzing is not picked up by the magnetic pickups, but it is there, and very annoying.
QC issues:
I had 4 saddle height adjustment screws that were not cut correctly. They were EXTREMELY hard to adjust and needed some re-cutting of the threads.
Overall:
Leaving the aforementioned issues to the side, this is an extremely versatile bridge, fitting a broad range of guitars and needs, especially because it comes with an extra height adjustment plate. The string position adjustment is great when trying to align the strings with the pickup poles on non-standard string spacing.
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Solid
This is an extremely adjustable chunky bridge,Versatile.
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Hard Tail Bridge
I have a 70's era Strat, made in Japan, with a full trem system, for those 80's dive bombing sounds. I hate it.
This looked like a reasonable product, so I bought it to fit onto the Strat.
It's amazing. It has intonation as usual, but the real secret here is it has string spacing as well. I can adjust the space between all the srtings. That means I can centre each string direclty above the pole peices on the pickups.
That's amazing, and it works. Good German engineering, solid bit of kit, and a very happy customer.
This looked like a reasonable product, so I bought it to fit onto the Strat.
It's amazing. It has intonation as usual, but the real secret here is it has string spacing as well. I can adjust the space between all the srtings. That means I can centre each string direclty above the pole peices on the pickups.
That's amazing, and it works. Good German engineering, solid bit of kit, and a very happy customer.
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A BRIDGE TOO FAR!
A REALLY SUPER BRIDGE. WELL ENGINEERED AND ALLOWS A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT
OF ADJUSTMENT. FAR BETTER THAN SAY A TELECASTER/STRATOCASTER TYPE END STOP BRIDGE WERE THE ADJUSTMENT IS SOMEWHAT LIMITED. IF ANYBODY IS BUILDING A SOLID BODY GUITAR OR SIMPLY REPLACING A BRIDGE ~ THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU! SCHALLER BRIDGES ARE REALLY WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY WHEN COMPARED WITH CHEAPER BRIDGES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET. THE 477 IS SIMPLICITY ITSELF WHEN IT COMES TO FITTING ~ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
OF ADJUSTMENT. FAR BETTER THAN SAY A TELECASTER/STRATOCASTER TYPE END STOP BRIDGE WERE THE ADJUSTMENT IS SOMEWHAT LIMITED. IF ANYBODY IS BUILDING A SOLID BODY GUITAR OR SIMPLY REPLACING A BRIDGE ~ THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU! SCHALLER BRIDGES ARE REALLY WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY WHEN COMPARED WITH CHEAPER BRIDGES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET. THE 477 IS SIMPLICITY ITSELF WHEN IT COMES TO FITTING ~ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Excellent hardtail
When you need a top loading hardtail bridge this is just about the best there is. The build quality and machining is superb, for example the removable height adjustment section fits so well as to be almost seamless. The roller saddles with width adjustments are the real jewel here however, being able to set the string separation to perfectly suit your guitar is a wonderful thing.
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Great bridge
I've got two of these on self build Partscasters, built several years apart. So I had the first one, a long time, before I put the second one together. I tend to make my own body from a blank. When I made the second guitar, I looked to see if they still did these, and thankfully, they did! They're good solid bits of kit. They look great, too! And if you're a bit sloppy, like me, there's plenty of sideways leeway, with the roller saddles. For that style of guitar, I honestly wouldn't look at anything else, but that's just me..
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If you are looking for a good hardtail, look no further...
Both of my guitars have this Schaller hardtail installed and I am very pleased with this bridge. It is easy to adjust and very finely machined. There are no sharp edges, the screws work buttery-smooth and the overall work required to adjust this bridge is minimal. Feels great for palm-muting as well since the top of the bridge is very smooth. I don't see a reason to use another bridge for future projects, this thing just works.
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Great idea, enterily wrong attempt
This could be a great tool on every guitarist's hands.
It's ideal for adjustable string spacing BUT it is not fully functional and the quality is quite poor. It is heavy and massive on the guitar.It cuts the e and b strings all the time.It also cuts a lot of the resonance and the natural harmonies of the guitar.It is not suitable for replacement.Because it needs different screw holes to be installed properly.Great innovation but it has not executed right
It's ideal for adjustable string spacing BUT it is not fully functional and the quality is quite poor. It is heavy and massive on the guitar.It cuts the e and b strings all the time.It also cuts a lot of the resonance and the natural harmonies of the guitar.It is not suitable for replacement.Because it needs different screw holes to be installed properly.Great innovation but it has not executed right
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Solid and stylish
Looks good and feels solid, I bought it for a Stratocaster project and am totally happy with my purchase
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3D Bridge
Superb German made bridge. Very easy to fit and the great thing is, it can be adjusted up and down for string height and side ways for string alignment with the fret board, as well as intonation. I have had one on a guitar I built since 1995 and it is still great. Very heavy duty chrome finish.
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