īut if a dog-ear is too high, there's almost nothing you can do to lower it apart from either a) insetting it into the top of the guitar or b) getting a lower dog-ear cover and bending the metal dog ears on the end of the pickup itself so that the pickup sits firmly against the top of the inside of the cover. For my GSJ-1 build, I made my own spacer from a fibreboard sheet, though you could equally use some black pickguard material. If a dog-ear sits too low, you can fit a spacer to raise it. As the JRM-1DC is more of a Melody Maker shape that a LP Jr, then either will look OK. Of course, the rout should happily fit a soap-bar p90, which will give you height adjustment. So again, it's best to see what sort of height requirement you need first before selecting a dog-ear. There are less dog-ear P90s than soap bars available, but you normally get a choice of a bridge or neck position height. If you are planning to use an aftermarket pickup, then keep this in mind. So using a shim and a tall bridge could move the pickup further from the strings resulting in a thinner sound and a lower output. I always think it best to avoid shimming if possible.īecause a dog-ear pickup isn't height adjustable, then the gap between it and the strings will be determined by the neck angle and action height. It may be best to wait until the kit arrives, then you can try the neck on and see what height you have to play with. So I'd be conscious of the bridge heights when making your selection. Whilst the JRM-1DC has a bolt-on neck and so you can adjust the angle with shims, the stock kit bridge is one of the tallest adjustable wrap-over bridges out there, and a lot of people seem to struggle with getting a low enough action without shimming the neck. It's generally only the pure rounded top stop-tailpieces used as a bridge types that are angled (or should be). tuning E - 12th fret is sharp.A bit late to the party, but generally, if the bridge has moveable saddles or moulded-on staggered saddle position, then the bridge will be installed flat to the pickup. adjusting the saddle travel forward or backwards until you are as close to the string tone you are tuning. Generally, flat means reduce the distance of the string and sharp means lengthen it. If a string is sharp or flat, move each saddle according to get the best intonation possible. Starting with the fat "E" string, check each open string against the fretted note at the 12th fret and the harmonic at the 12 fret. Using a tuner and tune the guitar to standard 440 EADGBE tuning. Forward and backward movement of individual saddles for precision intonation using a Philips head screwdriver and adjust all the 6 individual saddles if needed. Forward and backward movement of the left and right of the bridge posts for general intonation using the larger Allen key.Ĥ. Carefully insert the smaller Allen key into height post and lock down. Final lockdown using smallest Allen key once height setting is found. There are holes on both of the posts included.Ģ. This will take a few adjustments, you'll get there! Don't forget to ensure the bridge ground wire is inserted into one post to avoid ground issues. Done with post screws up or down to ensure your desired string action and height. Bridge height to get the optimum string/fretboard clearance. The Gotoh 510UB bridge/tailpiece has 4 adjustable areas:ġ. Installation of the Gotoh 510UB takes some skill to adjust it so I've included some instructions to help. so, save the old parts if you can to retain the possible value.
however, remember, if you have an expensive guitar and make modifications like this, it could reduce the value of your instrument as collectors and resellers do take into consideration the factory delivery of any instrument. this is a small investment with a ton of results.
#GOTOH WRAPAROUND BRIDGE PLUS#
There is no comparison, no better value for the price point to this excellent bridge you will get both in string tuning stability plus tone. I purchased the Gotoh Chrome 510UB - they come in other colors. then do what I did, buy from Amplified Parts a Gotoh Combination Bridge/Tailpiece, quality made in Japan. If you own any guitar which have a wrap around bridge and are sick and tired of losing a good intonation span due to their limited and really not so great design.
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