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Sound is lovely - The fit on a G5125 is tough
This went on a G5125 (from 2005) replacing an original and rusty Gretsch Adjustomatic.
After installation the bridge appeared to sit too high so I had to remove the adjusting wheels and bring it as low as possible. The action is still quite high though and it needs to lose another 1-1.5 mm. So, I will have to sand the base. Guitar and neck setup are fine btw.
The sound is great, balanced and it has a clean sparkle which was not there before (TV Jones T-armond pickups). I can also hear more harmonics playing acoustically. A bit more sustain is added as well.
Intonation is fine for a set of 10s with plain G.
Only the G string is a bit off (approx +8%) at the 12th fret. Nothing you can really hear though. I assume a wound G would be fine.
Tuning stability is as it was. Didn't see any change for the better when using the Bigsby. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that the bridge sits directly on the wood and not on the wheels so it doesn't rock as it was designed to.
Quality is high. I have the set on Ebony which is quite dark matching the colour of the guitar (black). The chrome is not exactly like the rest of the guitar it looks more like nickel if you ask me. Much more to my liking compared to the chrome parts the guitar came with.
After installation the bridge appeared to sit too high so I had to remove the adjusting wheels and bring it as low as possible. The action is still quite high though and it needs to lose another 1-1.5 mm. So, I will have to sand the base. Guitar and neck setup are fine btw.
The sound is great, balanced and it has a clean sparkle which was not there before (TV Jones T-armond pickups). I can also hear more harmonics playing acoustically. A bit more sustain is added as well.
Intonation is fine for a set of 10s with plain G.
Only the G string is a bit off (approx +8%) at the 12th fret. Nothing you can really hear though. I assume a wound G would be fine.
Tuning stability is as it was. Didn't see any change for the better when using the Bigsby. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that the bridge sits directly on the wood and not on the wheels so it doesn't rock as it was designed to.
Quality is high. I have the set on Ebony which is quite dark matching the colour of the guitar (black). The chrome is not exactly like the rest of the guitar it looks more like nickel if you ask me. Much more to my liking compared to the chrome parts the guitar came with.
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Little overpriced but ok
I replaced the stock bridge on a Gretsch g5120 with this one. Its definately an improvement.It resonates better.
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OK but not superb....?
wanted this to put on my new Gretsh guitar..it worked but not as well as all the reviews that said it made a huge difference...
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A great bridge upgrade
This is a great bridge upgrade for Grestches and similar instruments. It does help with tone and playabillity but it doesn't feel that sturdy. Worth it for the price.
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