Graph Tech PS-8843-C0 ResoMax NV2 4mm Tune-o-matic Bridge with String Saver Saddles - Chrome

I installed the NV2 on my 2012 Gibson Les Paul Standard. It dropped right in. To have the magnet lock, I ended up swapping in the included post screws. It seems that every part is interchangeable with the OEM parts.I've previously bought just the saddles for another Les Paul. In this case I wanted to be able to easily return it to stock if necessary.I particularly like that the bridge is super light. There a discernable difference in weight from the heavier stock bridge. This is helpful for my arthritis. Every ounce makes a difference.I like the excitement in the treble frequencies created by the PTFE material of the saddles. It helps with definition and cutting through other instruments.The only drawback is that the post screws are flush with the bridge and they're very smooth. It makes it difficult to turn the posts. I used a latex glove to gain enough friction. There are little rubber finger gloves for sewing that would also be useful for the task. Consider something like that when purchasing this bridge.

I installed this bridge on my ‘92 Gibson Les Paul Standard and was somewhat shocked by how much it brightened the tone. I use EMG pickups that are already brighter than passive pickups, and the change prompted some tweaking to the amp settings to compensate. However, a week later I also swapped the original nut for a Graph Tech 6010 TUSQ nut. I expected the sound to get even brighter since the frequency response of the TUSQ nut was substantially brighter based on the drop test—dropping each nut on a hard surface and comparing the sound. I assume the original nut is bone, but it may be plastic. Regardless, it sounded rather dull compared to the bright ring that came from the TUSQ nut. After sanding the nut to the proper height, a installed it with a few drops of superglue. Much to my surprise, the tone of my guitar returned to “normal”, but with better sustain and harmonic overtones! I am assuming the dissimilar materials between the original nut and the saddles in the Graph Tech bridge caused some weird harmonic dissonance that caused the extreme brightness. The moral of the story is replace the bridge and the nut with Graph Tech options when upgrading your current units. I am very happy with my tone now!

Fits my Gretsch Broadkaster Jr perfectly. I was a little skeptical on how this would work and sound compared to a metal roller bridge. I've always use a roller bridge with a Bigsby, just made sense. BUT, this bridge works just as well if not better. I say better because the first thing I noticed was how much more "chime" and string clarity there was compared to stock metal bridge. Definitely noticeable difference!! This Resomax bridge is really slippery and the strings glide over the bridge with no sticking what so ever. I am thinking about getting this for my LEs Paul which has a roller bridge at the moment. I am surprised and glad i made this purchase. Two thumbs up-

I have an Edwards copy of the 69 Gibson SG with a Bigsby and Seymour Duncan pickups. it sounded good with the stock setup, but when i swapped out the stock bridge for this one, the openness and sustain blew my mind.I also have a Seagull Coastline Momentum which comes equipped with Graph Tech Tusq XL saddle and nut made of the same material, and the sustain is incredible.So sold on this product, i just bought a Tusq XL nut and ResoMax WITH Graph Tec saddle bridge for my new Epiphone Casino Coupe.

Love the way the saddles don’t bind the strings. Helps to keep the guitar in tune. I don’t usually break strings much but it is supposed to help with that, which is a plus.

I havent strung this up yet but it was slightly smaller than the bridge that I removed and the entire thing is PLASTIC!!!!! I cant believe that its plastic.

replaced the original bridge on my vintage les paul. actually I had my guitar tech do it, since it involved drilling new holes for the larger-than-original posts. This solve multiple problems and I'm very happy with it.

Great product and fast delivery!