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Callaham Guitars
Callaham Hardtail Bridge, 2-7/32" String Spacing, 3-Screw Mount
Callaham Hardtail Bridge, 2-7/32" String Spacing, 3-Screw Mount
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- Country of Manufacture: USA
- String Spacing: 2-7/32" (2.219" / 56.4mm)
This is a very nice hardtail bridge, and should fit most guitars with 2-7/32" string spacing.
Callaham's bridge is made of a thick precision-machined steel top plate and includes vintage-style hardened bent steel saddles.
Callaham's saddles are designed from original pre-CBS saddles, with some improvements. Callaham has slightly lengthened the string slot as compared to pre-CBS saddles, so that the strings will not bind and bend against a sharp edge before going over the saddles, which reduces string breakage. Fender's current production saddles have their slots moved too far to the rear, causing string breakage and loss of downward pressure on the saddle, hurting both sustain and tone.
Callaham's saddles, like pre-CBS saddles, have threads running the entire height of the front skirt of the saddle. Fender's current production saddles have fewer threads and a shorter front skirt. Consequently, the Callaham height-adjustment screws are held more securely, with more thread contact, maintaining sustain and saddle stability.
There is a commonly-held belief that pre-CBS saddles were hardened, but Callaham states that every pre-CBS saddle they've tested measures on average only 50 Rockwell B. Callaham has chosen steel with a hardness of 95-98 Rockwell B for their saddles. Further, the steel work-hardens in the making of the saddle and is well over 115 Rockwell B where the string crosses.
Stainless steel mounting screws are included.
Callaham products are a joy to work with and use. Unparalleled in form and function. Do not hesitate.
This my second Callaham Hardtail ordered from Tone Shapers and has been again a flawless transaction and great service with excellent delivery time. Do not hesitate ordering from Tone Shapers.
I wanted to upgrade the original bridge on my '89 Strat. After researching many different options, I settled on the Callaham Hardtail. Toneshaper had them in stock at a good price and free shipping and it came ahead of schedule.
It was a direct replacement, so switching out the old bridge was really easy. After setting it up and playing, I was blown away by how much it improved the sound, it has given my Strat a new level of dimensionality, brightness and tonal depth.
Even though I measured before I bought, it didn't fit right, After reading the return policy, I didn't even bother to send it back,. I guess whoever wrote it thought they were being funny, but it's really no way to run a business. Read it before your purchase an item.
We're frankly surprised by this review. Regarding the bridge, we provide a detailed drawing of the part on the product page. You say you measured your guitar but the part didn't fit, so we don't know what the disconnect was, as you didn't specify what you had a problem with. We stand by the our drawing, we've spent a lot of time measuring and accurately drawing Callaham products. --- Clearly this product does not deserve a 1-star review. --- Regarding our return policy, we think it is eminently fair and reasonable. We're not trying to be funny, returns is a fact of life for a retailer, we're just trying to keep the process as win/win as possible. Seems like a good attitude to us. Callaham parts are not even required to be in their original packaging, but we will deduct from a refund if a part is marred and scratched. We ship parts out clean and new, and we get them back in every state from 'indistinguishable from new' to 'very damaged'. Our returns policy is simply trying to mitigate financial consequence all around, to all parties. We don't think that's controversial.
The 2-7/32 bridge firs my partscaster perfectly and looks really nice too
Exactly what I wanted and exactly when I wanted it. Kudos!
perfectly hard tail, super solid, exactly what i needed!
It’s Callaham, what more is there to say? You either love it or you don’t, but you can’t argue with the quality.
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