What Is an ABR-1 Bridge? How to Spot One, Post Specs, and Which Replacement Fits
An ABR-1 is Gibson's original Tune-o-matic bridge on thin 6-32 posts. How to tell if your guitar has one, the post specs that matter, and which Faber bridge drops on.
Guitar Bridge Posts Explained: Which Posts Your Tune-o-matic Needs
Guitar Bridge Posts Explained: Which Posts Your Tune-o-matic Needs Guitar bridge posts are the threaded posts a Tune-o-matic bridge sits on. They set bridge height and carry string tension into…
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom (IGC) vs Inspired by Gibson: Faber® IBG-Sert™ Bridge Posts
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom (IGC) vs Inspired by Gibson: Faber® IBG-Sert™ Bridge Posts Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson and Inspired By Gibson Custom lines look related on paper, and that…
How to Convert a Gibson Nashville Bridge to ABR-1 Style
How to Convert a Gibson Nashville Bridge to ABR-1 Style For the easiest way to convert a Gibson Nashville bridge to ABR-1 style, use Faber NSWKIT "E-Z" posts. Unscrew the…
ABR-1 Bridge On a Gibson® USA?
ABR-1 Bridge On a Gibson® USA? If your Gibson USA guitar has an ABR-1 bridge, the bridge itself matches other Gibson ABR-1s. What changed is the mount: classic Original ABR-1…
Which Guitars use INCH parts and which use METRIC parts?
Which Guitars use INCH parts and which use METRIC parts? There are two constants when it comes to the type of parts used on modern electric guitars:ALL GIBSON® guitars made…
Epiphone Les Paul Locking Tune-o-matic Bridge Upgrade: What Fits
Epiphone Les Paul Locking Tune-o-matic Bridge Upgrade: What Fits The best Tune-o-matic bridge upgrade for an Epiphone Les Paul, or for any other import with a separate bridge and stop…
Upgrading Your Faber® Bridge Saddles
Upgrading Your Faber® Bridge Saddles Once you’ve decided on what type of saddles you want to add to your existing bridge Faber bridge, it’s time to install them. If you…
What Faber® Bridge Saddles Should I Get?
What Faber® Bridge Saddles Should I Get? So, you’ve decided on your new bridge but now you are unsure of which type of saddle to choose. Faber offer saddles in…
How To Set Up The Intonation On A Faber Bridge
How To Set Up The Intonation On A Faber Bridge Now that you’ve chosen your new Faber bridge to upgrade your guitar with, you need to set the intonation. Faber…
What Type Of Wraparound Bridge Do I Need?
What Type of Wraparound Bridge Do I Need? Some guitars from the Gibson catalog and other Gibson inspired guitars, will have wrap around bridges rather than the more often seen…
Upgrading Your Import Guitar With Faber® Guitar Parts
Upgrading Your Import Guitar With Faber® Guitar Parts If you own an import guitar such as an Epiphone, Tokai, Burny or one of the many other import brands, you may…
How To Install A Faber® Tone Lock Bridge
How To Install A Faber® Tone Lock Bridge Buying a Faber® Tone Lock bridge is a commitment to improving the tone of your guitar. Installation of the bridge is not…
Nashville vs ABR-1 Bridge: Differences and How to Tell
Nashville vs ABR-1 Bridge: Differences and How to Tell A Nashville and an ABR-1 are both Tune-o-matic bridges, but they mount differently. An ABR-1 sits on thin 6-32 posts screwed…
What Type of Bridge Do I Need?
What Type of Bridge Do I Need? At some point, most guitar players feel the need to upgrade their guitars’ hardware. The reasons for this vary from player to player…