Gibson Nashville to ABR-1 bridge upgrade

[papagayo]

I want to remove the Nashville bridge, I prefer the ABR-1 design. Don' t ask me why, I don' t know... My eyes prefer the ABR-1 style, so only for cosmetic.

I think that I will use those parts : Black Nashville anchors, conversion posts and Gibson ABR-1 bridge.

 

[Gahr]

Why not use a Faber ABRN-bridge? ABR that fits the Nashville posts. I have one on my Les Paul.

 

[Gahr]

https://www.faberguitar.com/ABRN-Fits-Nashville-Studs

 

[arcticsg]

Newer Gibson's use the same anchors, they just swap out with new posts when using the ABR-1

 

[Retrop]

Another option is the TonePros NVR bridge. Basically an ABR for Nashville holes (Like the current Gibson USA ABR) and you get a locking bridge as a bonus. I have them on my 2018 SG and my 2012 LP Traditional.

 

[Logan]

Talk to Lonnie about the Creamtone Kalamazoo conversion. Badabing, badaboom, you have studs into wood, and you're back to Kalamazoo.

In all seriousness, I've done the conversion on 3 guitars, and I can't recommend it enough.

 

[cerebral gasket]

I play whatever type of bridge comes with the guitar, but a Wraparound bridge is my favorite bridge design.

Keep it simple.

 

[papagayo]

Black Nashville anchors - conversion posts - Gibson ABR-1 bridge setup is awesome, perfect.

May be I will use a Faber® ABRH

https://www.faberguitar.com/ABRH-NG...-1-Gloss-Nickel-Brass-saddles-nickel-plated_1

 

[papagayo]

Talk to Lonnie about the Creamtone Kalamazoo conversion. Badabing, badaboom, you have studs into wood, and you're back to Kalamazoo.

In all seriousness, I've done the conversion on 3 guitars, and I can't recommend it enough.

Faber BSWKIT is screwed into the body and ready to receive ABRN '59 bridge.

https://www.faberguitar.com/index.php?k=91&lang=eng

 

[Logan]

Faber BSWKIT is screwed into the body and ready to receive ABRN '59 bridge.

https://www.faberguitar.com/index.php?k=91&lang=eng

Yes, but that only works with faber's bridge (or a nashville if you wanted to go that route). The Creamtone route allows you to use any ABR you fancy.

 

[papagayo]

Yes, but that only works with faber's bridge (or a nashville if you wanted to go that route). The Creamtone route allows you to use any ABR you fancy.

That' s right,

Faber BSWKIT is screwed into the body and ready to receive ABRN '59 bridge.

 

[Logan]

That' s right,

Point being, I prefer the Creamtone for the simple fact that you can use any ABR-1 you want. My Firebird I did the conversion to because there was too much of a back angle with the Maestro for the Nashville (and also I agree - they look better) and used a Gibson Chrome Wired ABR for it.

 

[papagayo]

Point being, I prefer the Creamtone for the simple fact that you can use any ABR-1 you want. My Firebird I did the conversion to because there was too much of a back angle with the Maestro for the Nashville (and also I agree - they look better) and used a Gibson Chrome Wired ABR for it.

I' taking about this, Conversion Studs Nashville to 7mm/6-32 inch,
Same result with black inserts :
https://www.faberguitar.com/iNsert-...uds-7mm-6-32inch-Steel-nickel-plated-glossy_1

 

[papagayo]

Point being, I prefer the Creamtone for the simple fact that you can use any ABR-1 you want. My Firebird I did the conversion to because there was too much of a back angle with the Maestro for the Nashville (and also I agree - they look better) and used a Gibson Chrome Wired ABR for it.

Logan, look at this, new Faber conversion studs + ABR-1 bridge. Simple and clean.

 

[cerebral gasket]

It’s a “conversion”, not an “upgrade”.

Nothing is being upgraded here.

It’s actually the opposite.

No need to explain.

 

[papagayo]

It’s a “conversion”, not an “upgrade”.

Nothing is being upgraded here.

It’s actually the opposite.

No need to explain.

Because you can' t explain... LOL

 

[papagayo]

This conversion is a very good upgrade, fantastic!

More sustain, more vibrations, awesome upgrade.

 

[cerebral gasket]

Because you can' t explain... LOL

I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you.

 

[TDA1966]

Definitely not an upgrade. Gibson's engineers didn't design a replacement for the ABR-1 just to kill time.

The only upgrade I could think of for BOTH models would be going from Zamak to machined steel, bell brass, or aluminum.

 

[papagayo]

The Nashville bridge is downgrade for sure and the big crap Nashville bridge is awful imho.

The Gibson ABR-1 is really sexy, with a good mount with good parts the result is very good for sustain and cool vibrations.

On my trans ebony SG Standard I glued black inserts and adapters to obain the same. I used LOCTITE 648 retaining compound (very strong), incredible sustain.