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February 8th, 2010, 11:41 PM
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Electromatic
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Portland
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What do you think of this bridge? Is it Good?
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February 9th, 2010, 12:06 AM
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Country Gent
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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That's a pre-FMIC Gretsch roller bridge.
Very prone to vibration and noise. Lots of moving parts.
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February 9th, 2010, 12:08 AM
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Electromatic
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Portland
Age: 26
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What would you suggest I replace it with? If needed.
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February 9th, 2010, 12:26 AM
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Synchromatic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
Age: 63
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If it is doing the job for you, leave it alone. It is a good design and works well.
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February 9th, 2010, 01:22 AM
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Country Gent
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Silicon Valley
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yeah, if it's working, don't mess with it. The complaints I've heard about that bridge are what Tartan Phantom mentioned and I've also heard they wreck sustain. But if it works for you, don't sweat it...
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February 9th, 2010, 04:29 AM
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Country Gent
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If you are looking for alternatives, be sure to check out the Compton Bridges on here, but if you're happy with it then just leave it be 
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February 9th, 2010, 09:45 AM
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Friend of Fred
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ventura, CA
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That looks like a pretty cool bridge. I've never seen one before. I have a roller type bridge on my Mosrite Celebrity and I think it works great. I've never had a problem with it. As for trying a replacement a lot of folks like to use the Compton or Tru-Arc bridge. They don't have moving parts and everything I've read from people is that they love them and get improved sustain, enhanced tones, etc.
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February 9th, 2010, 10:08 AM
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Synchromatic
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Houston, TX
Age: 54
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I like the idea of a roller bridge. I've had several of them from different mfgrs., but after awhile they started rattling. I like the even sustain I get from a Compton the best, or in a Callaham ABR-1. I also have 2 Tru-Arcs, but I get buzzing on the B and G strings at the top of the bridge.
If it works for you keep it. If it starts rattling, look for something else.
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