Music City Bridge "Stud Finder" Compensated Wraparound Tailpiece, Aged Nickel

The Stud Finder: The Definitive Wraparound Tailpiece Upgrade for 1950s–1960s Original Gibsons

The Stud Finder is engineered specifically for vintage Gibson guitars with the severely offset bridge studs found in many 1950s and 1960s instruments. Designed to correct the inherent shortcomings of the original wraparound bridge, it delivers dramatically improved intonation, sustain, and playability—without compromising the guitar’s vintage authenticity.

If you’re working with modern guitars or reissues, see our Savvy Compensated Wraparound Tailpiece. The Stud Finder is purpose-built for true vintage instruments.

Features

Why Players Choose the Stud Finder

The Stud Finder solves every major issue found in the original stop bar design:

• Accurate Intonation – Extended treble-side collar and compensated top allow the guitar to finally intonate correctly across the fretboard.
• Proper String Alignment – Offset string holes ensure the strings fall exactly over the pickup poles and along the fretboard edges.
• Eliminates Tipping – Extended treble-side collar provides stable metal-on-metal contact, preventing the bridge from tipping forward under string tension.
• Improved Tone & Sustain – The secure coupling to the studs enhances resonance, clarity, and overall response.
• Low-Profile Design – Allows for the lowest possible action without bottoming out.
• No Sitar Buzz – Clean break-angle and optimized geometry eliminate the common buzzing associated with vintage units.

Kudos

Endorsed by Top Players

“In tune, great sustain, sounds amazing. It’s everything you could want.”
— Vince Gill

“This bridge is the result of years of frustration.”
— Tom Bukovac

“The improvement in intonation and playability is such a joy to discover that I can’t recommend it more highly.”
— Robben Ford

“The Stud Finder finally gets it right! The intonation is right, the strings fall where they should, the tone is awesome—and it looks right on the guitar. Well done!”
— Jerry McPherson

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Important Notes

• The Stud Finder is designed specifically for original 1950s–1960s Gibsons, not modern reissues.
• Gibson used multiple stud diameters during this era, so some installations may require new studs.
• If your studs are parallel or only slightly offset, the Savvy Compensated Wraparound Tailpiece is the proper match.

Unlock the full potential of your vintage Gibson—the way it should have performed from day one.