Tru-Blu
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I've been loving my 2018 SE Custom Exotic Spalted Maple, and want to take it up a notch with some upgrades (not that the original parts are bad in any way). I'm hoping someone here can answer some specific questions that will help steer me in the right direction. I did try searching, but only got results that were a bit more general. Hopefully my questions below will justify the need for this thread.
1. Bridge - I'm pretty well set on getting a Mann Made bridge for it. However, I'm not sure as to which one. I thought I had narrowed it down to a 2000NOS or the 2040. My understanding (which could be way off) is that the main difference is the 2040 is a 2-piece unit with a brass block. I've sent 2 emails to Mann Made with this question using the Contact form on their website, and have never gotten a response. I know that the owner posts here occasionally, and suppose that I could probably call them as well.
2. Nut - I know Graphtech makes a nut for PRS SE guitars, and I've used their products on a few of my Fenders and Epiphones with great success. What I don't know is whether or not the 2018 SE line still has a plastic nut, or if they have implemented the U.S. core line nut. I've also read that Mann Made sells the U.S. core line nut, but have not confirmed that myself. My primary question is whether or not the 2018 SE's still have a plastic nut or not. Secondary question would be for an SE owners that have replaced it - in regard to what you went with (Graphtech, PRS core, etc).
3. Tuners - I've seen several threads here that indicate that Grover 406C's are drop in replacement for the stock SE tuners. I'd really prefer to use the Grover 502C's, which appear to have the same mounting footprint as the 406C's, but haven't found anyone that has used them on an SE. Does anyone have experience with installing 502C's on an SE?
Thanks in advance for any help that can be provided,
Todd
1. Bridge - I'm pretty well set on getting a Mann Made bridge for it. However, I'm not sure as to which one. I thought I had narrowed it down to a 2000NOS or the 2040. My understanding (which could be way off) is that the main difference is the 2040 is a 2-piece unit with a brass block. I've sent 2 emails to Mann Made with this question using the Contact form on their website, and have never gotten a response. I know that the owner posts here occasionally, and suppose that I could probably call them as well.
2. Nut - I know Graphtech makes a nut for PRS SE guitars, and I've used their products on a few of my Fenders and Epiphones with great success. What I don't know is whether or not the 2018 SE line still has a plastic nut, or if they have implemented the U.S. core line nut. I've also read that Mann Made sells the U.S. core line nut, but have not confirmed that myself. My primary question is whether or not the 2018 SE's still have a plastic nut or not. Secondary question would be for an SE owners that have replaced it - in regard to what you went with (Graphtech, PRS core, etc).
3. Tuners - I've seen several threads here that indicate that Grover 406C's are drop in replacement for the stock SE tuners. I'd really prefer to use the Grover 502C's, which appear to have the same mounting footprint as the 406C's, but haven't found anyone that has used them on an SE. Does anyone have experience with installing 502C's on an SE?
Thanks in advance for any help that can be provided,
Todd