Epiphone Parts Guide: Which Replacement Parts Fit Your Epiphone?
Faber makes replacement bridges, bridge posts, stop tailpieces, tailpiece studs, bushings, saddles and wraparound bridges for Epiphone guitars. The tailpiece side is simple: every Epiphone uses METRIC M8 x 1.25 tailpiece studs, and every TP-59 fits every Epiphone. The bridge side depends on your bridge posts: large bushing mounted posts (most Epiphones, including regular Inspired by Gibson models), direct mounted 4mm posts, or the original 4mm posts on Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom (IGC) models, which take the ABRM as a drop-in replacement.
Check your posts first, then pick your parts.
Quick check: which Epiphone do you have?
- Large bushing mounted bridge posts (most Epiphone Les Paul, SG and ES models, and every regular Inspired by Gibson model): the posts thread into large metal bushings pressed into the top. Bridge section
- Direct mounted bridge posts: 4mm posts screw straight into the wood, with no bushing. Bridge section
- Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom (IGC): the ABRM drops right onto the original 4mm IGC posts, no conversion posts needed. IBG-Sert posts are the alternative. The one exception is the IGC Les Paul Custom, which uses large bushing mounted posts. Bridge section
- Wraparound bridge (one-piece bridge and tailpiece, such as Junior and Special models): Wraparound section
Not sure which posts you have? Which Epi Guitar shows each type with photos.
The parts of an Epiphone bridge and tailpiece
- Stop tailpiece (TP-59): anchors the strings behind the bridge.
- Tailpiece studs (Tone-Lock METRIC shown): hold the tailpiece and thread into the tailpiece bushings in the body.
- Tone-Lock spacers: set the tailpiece height.
- Bridge (Tone-Lock bridge shown): sits on the two bridge posts.
- Saddles: where the strings cross the bridge. Each one moves to set intonation.
- Intonation screws: move each saddle forward or back.
- Lock nut: locks the Tone-Lock bridge to the post.
- Lock Nut/Tailpiece Stud Tool: tightens the lock nuts and tailpiece studs without marring the plating.
Not shown: the bridge posts and thumb wheels, the saddle retaining rings, and the bushings in the body. Each is covered below.
Bridge
Faber makes two Epiphone bridge lines: the ABRM bridge and the Tone-Lock bridge. They’re separate designs. The Tone-Lock bridge locks to its posts with lock nuts, and the ABRM does not.
ABRM bridge
For large bushing mounted posts, the ABRM comes in an “E-Z” version and a “Plus” version.
- #3060-0 ABRM Bridge “E-Z” Gloss Nickel (other finishes)
- #3060-0 ABRM Bridge “Plus” Gloss Nickel (other finishes)
For direct mounted 4mm posts, the ABRM fits your existing posts:
- #3060-0 ABRM Bridge Gloss Nickel, For Epiphone/Imports with Direct Mounted bridge posts (other finishes)
Tone-Lock bridge
The Tone-Lock bridge locks to its posts with a pair of 4mm lock nuts, so the bridge stays put during string changes.
- Large bushing mounted posts: #3031-0-ESW Tone-Lock Bridge “E-Z” Gloss Nickel, which comes with ESWKIT bridge posts, or #3031-0-EST Tone-Lock Bridge “Plus” Gloss Nickel. See all finishes.
- Direct mounted 4mm posts: #3031-1-IMP Tone-Lock Bridge Aged Nickel, for Epiphone & Imports with Direct Mounted Bridge Posts. It fits your existing 4mm posts, so no conversion posts are needed. Also available as #3031-0, -4 and -5. See all finishes.
- Inspired By Gibson Custom: #3031-0-IBG Tone-Lock Bridge Gloss Nickel or #3031-1-IBG Aged Nickel. Not for the IGC Les Paul Custom, which takes the large bushing mounted parts.
Bridge posts and conversion posts
Large bushing mounted posts: ESWKIT and E-Sert
These conversion posts thread into your existing large bushings, with M8 x 1.25 threads on the bottom and 4mm threads on top for the bridge.
- ESWKIT Conversion Bridge Posts for Epiphone/Imports
- E-Sert Conversion Bridge Posts for Epiphone/Imports
- Help choosing: Choosing conversion bridge posts for Epiphone & Imports with Bushing Mounted Bridge Posts
Inspired By Gibson Custom: IBG-Sert
Optional: the ABRM fits the original IGC posts as they are. To replace those posts with German bell brass, or to use the #3031-IBG Tone-Lock bridge, choose IBG-Sert:
- #3118-0 IBG-Sert Gloss Nickel, “Plus” German Bell Brass conversion posts
- #3118-1 IBG-Sert Aged Nickel, “Plus” German Bell Brass conversion posts
Stop tailpiece
Every TP-59 fits every Epiphone. The aluminum TP-59 weighs 1.01 oz, 1/3 the weight of a typical 3.2 oz zinc tailpiece.
- #3010-0 TP-59 Tailpiece Gloss Nickel
- #3010-2 TP-59 Tailpiece Aged Nickel
- #3010-4 TP-59 Tailpiece Gloss Gold
- #3010-5 TP-59 Tailpiece Aged Gold
- #3010-8 Unplated Aluminum TP-’59 Stop Tailpiece
- #3010-7 Titanium Stop Tailpiece, unplated, lightly polished (limited stock)
More detail: Stop Tailpiece Replacement: Which Tailpiece and Studs Fit Your Guitar?
Tailpiece studs and bushings
Every Epiphone, including Inspired by Gibson and Inspired By Gibson Custom models, uses METRIC M8 x 1.25 tailpiece studs. You don’t have to replace your studs to fit a TP-59, but these are the upgrades.
Tone-Lock METRIC locking tailpiece studs
Tone-Lock studs and spacers make one solid connection from the top of the stud to the body bushing, so the tailpiece stays in place during string changes.
Precision tailpiece studs (METRIC)
TPM steel metric tailpiece bushings
Steel bushings for the tailpiece studs. Read more on Faber® TPM Steel Metric Tailpiece Bushings.
- #3088-4 TPM Gloss Nickel Metric Tailpiece/Bridge Stud Bushings
- #3088-5 TPM Aged Nickel Metric Tailpiece/Bridge Stud Bushings
Saddles
Faber saddles come with starter positioning notches, so you can notch them to your string gauge. The bridge holds them in place with saddle retaining rings. These sets fit Faber Epiphone bridges:
- #3096 Saddles with Starter Positioning Notches, Gloss Gold Plated Brass
- #3097 Saddles with Starter Positioning Notches, Aged Gold Plated Brass
Wraparound Epiphones
Junior and Special style Epiphones use a one-piece wraparound bridge on two METRIC studs.
- #3020-0 TPWC Compensated Wraparound Bridge, Gloss Nickel (other finishes)
- Tone-Bar Compensated Wraparound Bridge
- Wraptonate Adjustable Wraparound Bridge
- #3351-0 Wrap-Lock (METRIC) Gloss Nickel locking studs
- All wraparound parts: Products for Epiphone/Import Guitars with Wraparound Bridges
Complete upgrade: Tone-Lock Master Kits for Epiphone
A Master Kit puts a Tone-Lock bridge, posts, TP-59 tailpiece and Tone-Lock METRIC studs in one box.
- Large bushing mounted posts: Master Kit “E-Z” or Master Kit “Plus”
- Inspired By Gibson Custom: #6063 Master Kit Gloss Nickel or #6064 Aged Nickel. Not for the IGC Les Paul Custom.
Epiphone parts number table
| Part | Faber part numbers | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| ABRM bridge “E-Z” / “Plus” | #3060-0, -1, -4, -5 | Large bushing mounted posts |
| ABRM bridge, direct mounted | #3060-0, -1, -4, -5 | Direct mounted 4mm posts |
| Tone-Lock bridge “E-Z” (with ESWKIT posts) | #3031-0-ESW, -1-ESW, -4-ESW, -5-ESW | Large bushing mounted posts |
| Tone-Lock bridge “Plus” | #3031-0-EST, -1-EST, -4-EST, -5-EST | Large bushing mounted posts |
| Tone-Lock bridge, direct mounted | #3031-0-IMP, -1-IMP, -4-IMP, -5-IMP | Direct mounted 4mm posts |
| Tone-Lock bridge, IGC | #3031-0-IBG, #3031-1-IBG | Inspired By Gibson Custom (not IGC Les Paul Custom) |
| ESWKIT conversion posts | #7020–#7023 (single post) | Large bushing mounted posts |
| E-Sert conversion posts | #7024–#7027 (single post) | Large bushing mounted posts |
| IBG-Sert conversion posts | #3118-0, #3118-1 | Inspired By Gibson Custom (not IGC Les Paul Custom) |
| TP-59 stop tailpiece | #3010-0, -2, -4, -5, -8; titanium #3010-7 | Every Epiphone |
| Tone-Lock METRIC studs | #7004–#7007 (single stud) | Every Epiphone (M8 x 1.25) |
| Precision tailpiece studs METRIC | #3224–#3227 | Every Epiphone (M8 x 1.25) |
| TPM metric bushings | #3088-4, -5, -6, -7 | 11mm bushing holes |
| Saddles, gold plated brass | #3096, #3097 | Faber Epiphone bridges |
| TPWC wraparound bridge | #3020-0, -1, -2, -3 | Wraparound Epiphones |
| Wraptonate wraparound bridge | #3210-1, -2 | Wraparound Epiphones |
| Wrap-Lock METRIC studs | #3351-0, -2, -3 | Wraparound Epiphones |
| ABRM Bridge | #3060-0, -1, -4, -5 | Inspired By Gibson Custom, on the original 4mm posts (not IGC Les Paul Custom) |
| Master Kit, IGC | #6063, #6064 | Inspired By Gibson Custom (not IGC Les Paul Custom) |
Own a Gibson instead?
See the Les Paul Parts Guide, Gibson Les Paul Bridge Replacement: Which Bridge Fits Your Les Paul? or Convert Your Guitar.
Epiphone parts FAQ
What replacement parts does Faber make for Epiphone guitars?
Faber makes replacement bridges, bridge posts, stop tailpieces, tailpiece studs, bushings, saddles and wraparound bridges for Epiphone guitars. The tailpiece and studs fit every Epiphone. The bridge and posts depend on whether your Epiphone has large bushing mounted posts, direct mounted 4mm posts or IBG-Sert posts.
Are Faber parts made by Epiphone?
No. Faber parts are replacement parts made by Faber, designed to fit Epiphone guitars. They replace the factory bridge, posts, tailpiece and studs.
What size tailpiece studs does an Epiphone use?
Every Epiphone, including Inspired by Gibson and Inspired By Gibson Custom models, uses METRIC M8 x 1.25 tailpiece studs.
Will a TP-59 tailpiece fit my Epiphone?
Yes. Every TP-59 fits every Epiphone. The aluminum TP-59 weighs 1.01 oz, 1/3 the weight of a typical 3.2 oz zinc tailpiece.
How do I tell if my Epiphone has large bushing mounted or direct mounted bridge posts?
Large bushing mounted posts thread into a wide metal bushing pressed into the top. Direct mounted 4mm posts screw straight into the wood with no bushing. Most Epiphones, including every regular Inspired by Gibson model, use large bushing mounted posts. Which Epi Guitar shows each type with photos.
What bridge posts does an Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom guitar use?
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom models use the smaller IBG-Sert posts. Their original 4mm posts also take the Faber ABRM as a drop-in replacement, with no conversion posts. The one exception is the IGC Les Paul Custom, which uses large bushing mounted posts.
Which Tone-Lock bridge fits an Epiphone with direct mounted posts?
The #3031-IMP Tone-Lock bridge. It fits your existing 4mm direct mounted posts, so no conversion posts are needed. For large bushing mounted posts, the #3031-ESW Tone-Lock bridge comes with ESWKIT posts.
What replacement bridge fits an Epiphone with a wraparound bridge?
Faber makes the TPWC, Tone-Bar and Wraptonate wraparound bridges, plus Wrap-Lock METRIC locking studs for Epiphone wraparound models.
Will the Faber ABRM fit my Epiphone IGC guitar?
Yes. The Faber #3060-0 ABRM is a drop-in replacement on the original 4mm posts of Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom (IGC) guitars. It drops right onto those posts, with no conversion posts and no changes to the guitar. The exception is the IGC Les Paul Custom, which has large bushing mounted posts and takes the large bushing mounted ABRM “E-Z” or “Plus” instead. For a locking bridge, IBG-Sert posts with the #3031-IBG Tone-Lock bridge are the alternative.