PRS stoptail bridges
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There is an adjustable version.. the default you can adjust but nowhere near like a tune-o-matic. There are two screws on the inside that a small provided allen wrench can fit it for a pseduo-intonation.
Ahh...That kinda blows, so if i wanted to use different gauge strings than what PRS puts on them, or if i opt to use a diferent tuning than standard, I can forget about having good intonation. Disapointing for a guitar that costs that much. I mean, the vintage Telecasters have the 3 saddle bridges, but thats part of what gives vintage Tele's that vibe. I'll just stick with Les Pauls with tune-a-matics....
flieger67
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As Platypus stated, PRS does sell an adjustable bridge/tailpiece. I know PRS has built some guitars with a separate tailpiece and adjustable bridge, ala the traditional Gibson solidbody setup. I don't know, though, if you'd have to order a Private Stock guitar to get that setup.
Red Barchetta
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I have the PRS McCarty with the non-adjustable stoptail and have absolutely NO problems with intonation. (plus, she's purrrrty)
RB
RB
Diamond 59
Member
Typically PRS are quite flexible between 9 / 10 / 11 strings with adjustable intonation even on the hard tail. See the attached link on the PRS web site for set up instructions.
http://www.prsguitars.com/info/stoptail.html
I have three PRS with only one having adjustable bridge (Gibbo style) however I know that they do supply these as a spare part for around $120 in the US. Have a look at:
http://www.gtrheaven.com/
If you're interested in PRS there is a good owners forum at:
http://forums.birdsandmoons.com/forum/index.php?
There are a ton of articles on bridge/ types/ intonation.
Hope this helps some.
Iain
http://www.prsguitars.com/info/stoptail.html
I have three PRS with only one having adjustable bridge (Gibbo style) however I know that they do supply these as a spare part for around $120 in the US. Have a look at:
http://www.gtrheaven.com/
If you're interested in PRS there is a good owners forum at:
http://forums.birdsandmoons.com/forum/index.php?
There are a ton of articles on bridge/ types/ intonation.
Hope this helps some.
Iain
Diamond 59
Member
Typically PRS are quite flexible between 9 / 10 / 11 strings with adjustable intonation even on the hard tail. See the attached link on the PRS web site for set up instructions.
http://www.prsguitars.com/info/stoptail.html
I have three PRS with only one having adjustable bridge (Gibbo style) however I know that they do supply these as a spare part for around $120 in the US. Have a look at:
http://www.gtrheaven.com/
If you're interested in PRS there is a good owners forum at:
http://forums.birdsandmoons.com/forum/index.php?
There are a ton of articles on bridge/ types/ intonation.
Hope this helps some.
Iain
http://www.prsguitars.com/info/stoptail.html
I have three PRS with only one having adjustable bridge (Gibbo style) however I know that they do supply these as a spare part for around $120 in the US. Have a look at:
http://www.gtrheaven.com/
If you're interested in PRS there is a good owners forum at:
http://forums.birdsandmoons.com/forum/index.php?
There are a ton of articles on bridge/ types/ intonation.
Hope this helps some.
Iain
I agree, I've changed from 9's to 10's with no issue on my Custom 22. I really don't like the tone I get from 9's and the 10's give a bit more warmth and girth to the notes.
The bridge is really nice... you'll find it works quite well.
The bridge is really nice... you'll find it works quite well.
