TuneOmatic guitar bridges
TuneOmatic guitar bridges.
The TuneOmatic style bridge is mounted by 2 studs in the guitar body. There are two different major type of TuneOmatic bridge, the ABR style used on vintage Les Paul and similar guitars. The ABR style bridge's mounting stud screws drive directly to body. The other type named Nashville style TuneOmatic bridge is more robust than the ABR and the adjustable mounting screws are fixed into bushing placed in the guitar body. These two different system is not compatible to each other. Schaller makes the STM bridges with roller saddles. Also you can buy aged (relic) TuneOmatic bridge made by Gotoh.