PRS Fixed bridge - stable tuning?

[h45]

I have a Custom 24 with trem that I love. It stays in tune wonderfully.

I'm checking out a '96 Custom 22 with fixed wrap bridge tomorrow. Do those stay in tune? How about intonation?

I've owned a few Gibson wraptails before and I hated them. Never could stay in tune. (Yes I changed the tuners and it may have not been the bridge).

Any help is appreciated!

 

[AP515]

Yep, stable and well intonated. They are nearly bulletproof. However, check the level of the bridge as it mates to the posts. Some can wear and have some tilt forward on the posts. It happens more on SE's but just look at how well it fits the posts.

 

[dmatthews]

^^^What @AP515 said^^^
Solid as a rock. Love my PRS stoptails.

 

[Rider1260]

They must be good as they are the standard bridge on Pauls Guitar

 

[bodia]

Rock solid. Grab it, and don’t look back.

 

[jak3af3r]

I did a setup on my McCarty when I got it and it hasn't changed to this day. That was 5 years ago.

 

[merciful-evans]

Unless you use some outlandish string gauges and extreme alt tunings, it should be perfect.

 

[11top]

I was told by good authority that PRSh prefers the non-adjustable fixed over the adjustable.

 

[veinbuster]

I was told by good authority that PRSh prefers the non-adjustable fixed over the adjustable.

He keeps putting them on his own guitars. I’m sure he believes fewer parts means better transmission.

I keep a spare because he is usually right about these things.

 

[gush]

Locking posts will keep bridge level and in place when you take all the strings off.

I put them on my McCarty

 

[Boogie]

Even on SEs, the wrap-around bridge is fantastic. I’ve never fought intonation on my SE245...ever!

 

[bodia]

Even on SEs, the wrap-around bridge is fantastic. I’ve never fought intonation on my SE245...ever!

Me either. I just put the Paul’s bridge, with the brass slots, on my DC-22.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Even on SEs, the wrap-around bridge is fantastic. I’ve never fought intonation on my SE245...ever!

+1

 

[Boogie]

Me either. I just put the Paul’s bridge, with the brass slots, on my DC-22.

Didn’t want to encroach on Han’s global search, but I wouldn’t say no to the brass slug Paul’s bridge if I could get ‘em.

 

[bodia]

Didn’t want to encroach on Han’s global search, but I wouldn’t say no to the brass slug Paul’s bridge if I could get ‘em.

You can. PRS sells them now. They weren’t available in the store yet, but Shawn just said to go to your dealer. They can order them until PRS gets around to listing them in the store.

 

[bodia]

Didn’t want to encroach on Han’s global search, but I wouldn’t say no to the brass slug Paul’s bridge if I could get ‘em.

See post #36

https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/pauls-stoptail.14917/page-2