SE compensated tailpiece upgrade

[claythomas]

Hey guys,
I have a Tim Mahoney SE. Love the guitar! I have already upgraded it with locking tuners,USA but,straplocks,Vintage Bass,Tremonti Treble,5 way rotary,and clear lampshade knobs.
I want to upgrade the tailpiece. Any ideas?

 

[bodia]

Wrap around, or trem, I'd say MannMade. NOS if it's a trem, and MannMade2300 if it's a stop tail.

https://store.guitarvaultusa.com/MannMade_USA_Intonatable_Stoptail_Bridge_Assembly_p/2300.htm

https://store.guitarvaultusa.com/PRS_NOS_Vibrato_Bridge_p/2000nos.htm

 

[claythomas]

Thanks!! Not a cheap option I see. Gotta save up now.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

You can always look for a used Core stoptail. I’ve bought a couple for some SE’s... usually around $60.

 

[Ovibos]

Said it before, saying it again: not the TonePros. Strings fall out bottom when stringing.

 

[BWV548]

Wrap around, or trem, I'd say MannMade. NOS if it's a trem, and MannMade2300 if it's a stop tail.

https://store.guitarvaultusa.com/MannMade_USA_Intonatable_Stoptail_Bridge_Assembly_p/2300.htm

https://store.guitarvaultusa.com/PRS_NOS_Vibrato_Bridge_p/2000nos.htm

Not to hijack the thread,...
Do these have advantages over Core parts? I’ve no experience with MannMade

 

[flimbo]

Said it before, saying it again: not the TonePros. Strings fall out bottom when stringing.

Never had that problem with the Tonepros on my Akesson. If you mean the strings are tricky to get through the bridge holes then bend them 90 degrees when stringing. Makes it a lot easier.

 

[bodia]

Not to hijack the thread,...
Do these have advantages over Core parts? I’ve no experience with MannMade

Always subjective, of course. He was part of the beginning though. His NOS trem is one piece. The 2300 is one piece aircraft grade aluminum, with brass saddles. Ive had good results with both.