BabyDracula
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is the Mann made bridge worth upgrading (modding) to? How does it change the sound? Specifically asking about s2 singlecut. Just curious!
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What do you prefer on your S2 Semi? I was thinking about changing mine, but thinking the brighter sound might be a better fit given the semi-hollowness.
What do you prefer on your S2 Semi? I was thinking about changing mine, but thinking the brighter sound might be a better fit given the semi-hollowness.
I hear ya, just recently sold my S2 McCarty and with a tweak of the tone knob I feel I can get close to it with the semi. As a side note, by lowering the bass pickup and raising the pole pieces definitely helped clear it up on the S2 594. Thanks for the input.I play PRS guitars for their resonance and brighter, sound. I figure I can always cut the brightness, with my tone control. You can't go the other way. I do own a S2 McCarty for a darker, Les Pual sound. But, I really don't use it much. It tends to only sound good when I play the bridge pickup, with overdrive.
When I was a working musician, I was most proud of the work I did in county, rockabilly and jazz. The only money I made playing metal and blues, was giving lessons to teenagers. So, it really depends more upon the type of sounds that you want. YMMV!
I haven't used any of the Mann made stuff, but if you're just trying to upgrade from the non-adjustable PRS stoptail, I bought a Jay Schroeder Original Stoptail bridge for my 2016 SE Tremonti. The Schroeder stuff is less than half the price of the PRS adjustable stoptail, and personally I really like the design
What I've found in my very limited experience is that just upgrading to something with brass saddles greatly helps with tone and resonance, and this becomes especially evident just playing acoustically. I recommend the upgrade, and if you don't like the design for the Original bridge, they also have a straight-back bridge design you can check out.
https://www.schroederguitarhardware.com/
Can't say enough good things about the MannMade 2300 bridge. For that matter, I can't say enough good things about John and Roxanne. Super nice people. Very knowledgeable. Plus, John was there in the beginning (practically).
No offense, but the PRS is worth twice the price, and JM’s stuff is top notch as well.
Thinking about breaking out an old hat?
Actually I’m thinking about that guitar of his you owned that had the bridge fall out.
Schroeder makes fantastic bridges…….. the brass saddles are an important part of the tone equationI haven't used any of the Mann made stuff, but if you're just trying to upgrade from the non-adjustable PRS stoptail, I bought a Jay Schroeder Original Stoptail bridge for my 2016 SE Tremonti. The Schroeder stuff is less than half the price of the PRS adjustable stoptail, and personally I really like the design
What I've found in my very limited experience is that just upgrading to something with brass saddles greatly helps with tone and resonance, and this becomes especially evident just playing acoustically. I recommend the upgrade, and if you don't like the design for the Original bridge, they also have a straight-back bridge design you can check out.
https://www.schroederguitarhardware.com/