Golden Age Tune-o-matic Bridge For Archtop Guitar, Chrome Hardware on Indian Rosewood Base

Recently bought a 1961 Gibson ES-125T in excellent condition. The stock wooden bridge was worn and also a little too woody/folky in tone for my taste. Loosened the strings, slid the old bridge out and the new Stew-Ma replacement into place and tightened the strings. The guitar was transformed. Set the intonation very quickly and marveled at how much better the tone ws for my taste - more focused, less buzzy. Much better for playing amplified than the old bridge. Very happy camper.

Typically an ABR bridge is oriented with the screws facing the pickup. This bridge had quite a rattle in that orientation I was unable to resolve with normal means. After reversing the bridge and waxing the saddle screws it’s no longer an issue. Reversing may not work for everyone if you have a steep break angle.

This is not a knock on the bridge. It seems well made. I’m posting this in case anyone else is looking for a tune-o-matic for an old Guild archtop. Mine was made in 1966 and has a carved rosewood bridge. This bridge will not lower the string height enough to be usable.Ultimately, I was able to compare a modern reissue version of the guitar that Guild put out a few years ago with my older one. The old one has a noticeably more pronounced arch and therefore requires a shorter bridge. I returned this item and received a prompt refund. So again, no problems with the bridge; it just didn’t fit my guitar.

Easy install, great product. Very satisfied.

I love the upper portion of this bridge unit. No buzz, smooth and easy operation, very well engineered, and looks sharp.The only issue that I might have, is that the wood portion has no felt (or whatever material) to cushion the contact it'll make with my guitar face. My original did. So, I was simply able to transfer to my original wood piece for that.So, it worked out for me. But be aware. You may have to buy some material as an extra expense.