McCarty Original Stock Stop Tail Bridge vs Upgraded Adjustable Saddle Bridge?

[WeFixFlats]

Just wondering if anyone in the community has spent the time and money to replace the original bridge with the PRS 300 dollar one offered on the Parts Site and was it worth it, tone and intonation-wise?

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[JMintzer]

The only reason I'd ever consider upgrading to the adjustable bridge was if I used really heavy strings, or some weird hybrid set.

Otherwise, the standard bridge is spot on and works like a charm!

 

[vox801]

I agree.... no issues whatsoever with the bridge.... one of the best in the business.

 

[CatStrangler]

I'v tried both on one of my favorites and preferred the one piece.

 

[WeFixFlats]

Thanks for the feedback~!.

Since we're using a standard D'Addario 9.5 set and the original stop tail piece, we only measure a very, very small intonation variance. Nothing my old ears can hear outloud anyway when we're blasting away with the HXDA.

 

[markie]

I am reasonably (about 99.9%) sure that you will never see one of the adjustable Bridges on one of Paul Smith's personal Guitars. This was enough to convince me........

 

[Brad737]

The standard one-piece bridge is a marvel. I don't see any need in swapping it. If you're looking for a change in tone, I'd recommend different pickups for that $300.

 

[Herr Squid]

Thanks for the feedback~!.

Since we're using a standard D'Addario 9.5 set and the original stop tail piece, we only measure a very, very small intonation variance. Nothing my old ears can hear outloud anyway when we're blasting away with the HXDA.

In case you didn't realize, you can adjust intonation on that bridge with the little grub screws you can see from the back. That should get your 9.5s right on the money.