New Mann Made bridge installed!

[DISTORT6]

Some pics:

Two more, the guitar and one for the O.G.'s….

Some words:

Great bridge! It feels good under the edge of my hand and has a wide and clear sounding sustain. I can't give a direct comparison to the original. The string gauge was changed to set of D'Addario EJ22s and tuned to B Standard :evil: . Intonation is spot-on!
If you tune down to anything lower than D Standard and haven't switched to an adjustable bridge, I can recommend the Mann Made bridge 100%. Hell, even if you DON'T tune down, definitely check 'em out.

 

[xjbebop]

Nice. Did you notice any interference from the ball ends when adjusting the saddle screws?

 

[DISTORT6]

I didn't do this set-up.
Here's another quick pic from close-up. Looks like with a proper sized screwdriver (thin and narrow blade) there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[xjbebop]

It's got a bit of a rough / raw look to it... I like that actually...

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Bangin'!

 

[VHTStark]

That looks sweet and I am glad you are liking it! I was thinking about ordering one for my OG single-cut.

 

[DISTORT6]

It's got a bit of a rough / raw look to it... I like that actually...

Yup. Went with the non-polished finish.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

Looks great, can't wait to get mine!

I'm glad John went with the option of un plated brass. Looks very classy.

 

[gush]

Yup. I probably better have one for my McCarty.

 

[WeFixFlats]

Just ordered one for my TM-SC-245.

 

[IRG]

Looks great. I sort of wish that I had a stop tail on my CU24 so I could get one of these, lol.

 

[DISTORT6]

Thanks, guys! This bridge is killer.
Another pic!

 

[John Mann]

:rock:

Thanks !

Thanks, guys! This bridge is killer.
Another pic!

 

[DISTORT6]

:rock:

Thanks !

You're very welcome John!
:five:

 

[rugerpc]

Daayyyyum, That bridge is sweet!

 

[vchizzle]

that looks awesome

 

[PAFF64]

Any before and after impressions of the bridge? Did you notice a change in the tone? Thinking of one for my McSoapy, and was curious what your impressions were.

 

[Buildermike]

I see this bridge in my future.

 

[DISTORT6]

Any before and after impressions of the bridge? Did you notice a change in the tone? Thinking of one for my McSoapy, and was curious what your impressions were.

Like I said in my op, I changed tuning and string gauge when the bridge was installed. I can't really give you an accurate before/after comparison.
That being said, the sustain is noticeably better than before, the intonation is perfect, and overall, it's a definite improvement over the original stoptail, IMHO.
The quality, fit, and finish are top-shelf, for sure. There are no disappointments at all, just a lot of these --->

 

[Parralax view]

Is it true that it doesn't fall off the posts?? I've got two bridge dings on the front of my McCarty due to dropping the bridge on it in a moment of slippery....;-/