Guitar Bridges

Benefits of correctly matched hardware

Mounting and string spacing

Check posts or screws, working width and outer-string alignment over the neck. Wider spacing can place strings too near the edge. A common format name does not guarantee post centres or thread compatibility.

Height, radius and compensation

Saddle travel must provide suitable action and intonation with the chosen strings. Consider fingerboard radius and neck angle. Insufficient range may indicate installation geometry problems rather than a need for arbitrary replacement screws.

Strings, tuning and interacting parts

Gauge or tuning changes can require setup without any hardware change. Tuners, nut, supports and bearing surfaces form a system. Locate friction, play or limited adjustment before replacing parts. One new assembly should not be expected to fix unrelated problems.

Setup after replacement

Check string alignment, travel, tuning stability and adjustment range. Set action and intonation as required by the instrument. Compare under consistent string and playing conditions. If range is insufficient, reassess compatibility rather than forcing adjusters against their limits.

Key selection specifications

Exact model and production version

Record the instrument model, year or series and known modifications. Production variants can use different mounting standards. Photographs above and below the original part help but do not replace measurements. Modified instruments require checking the actual construction. Record dimensions in millimetres with clear measurement points.

Metric and imperial standards

Similar thread diameters may have different pitches, and shafts may use different splines. A part beginning to engage does not prove compatibility. Check drawings, markings and purpose. Manufacturer adapters must suit the intended application; improvised adapters can alter geometry or reliability.

Contents and total fitting cost

A package may hold one part, a pair or a full set. Check screws, nuts, washers, bushings, springs and accessories separately; a demonstration photograph does not establish inclusion. Agree fitting and setup work separately. Compare complete requirements to avoid missing small parts and delaying repair.

Care and preservation

Inspect retention, bearing surfaces and corrosion after installation. Use products compatible with hardware and instrument finishes; do not apply lubricant indiscriminately. Retain documentation and original parts when reversibility matters. Play, cracking or binding calls for inspection rather than increased tightening force.

Compatibility criteria

Before you buy

1. Confirm model, series and previous modifications.
2. Measure fit and compare all mountings with the drawing.
3. Check clearance, material, function and additional parts.
4. Agree fitting and setup work before buying.
5. Confirm availability, discount, warranty and delivery.

International brands: reference guide

Reference names of international guitar-parts brands and workshop suppliers. This is neither an exhaustive worldwide list nor current SoundsGood inventory. Not every brand offers a suitable part for every instrument. Check the individual series, dimensions, contents and availability separately.

Tenders, Prozorro and corporate procurement

For music schools, cultural institutions, studios and workshops, we prepare offers from instrument lists and technical requirements. Specify part type, mounting dimensions, material, quantity and contents. Prozorro and corporate orders follow the buyer’s documentation. Timing, price, warranty and supply scope are agreed separately. Fitting and setup are included only by explicit agreement.

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Where to buy and how to order

Buy guitar hardware from SoundsGood. Provide the instrument model, original-part measurements and intended change to compare fit, function and contents. Confirm the current discount, availability and dispatch timing for the particular order. Check the received part against the agreed specification before installation.