This Simple Les Paul Mod Makes All The Difference!
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1:30 that red chair is actually a murphy lab chair
Hahah
There's a reason why you don't throw a chair that looks like that out; it's vintage reliced.
I wonder how much that costs? 🤣
@@mrelmoresmusiclab It's Custom Shop bro. So it's big bucks.
Sitting down has never felt better or looked so good xD
I love that you lot called it "sitaring" and I also hate that I knew exactly what that means.
I have a Gretsch Annie that I can't barely play because of sitaring. It drives me nuts. I hate it because I otherwise love the guitar. I've never found a way to cancel it, or even tone it down any.
lol so true
Autism helps me there
@@stoneysdead689 it's easy enough to figure out. Just start fretting notes, working your way up the neck - on the offensive string(s). I just had the problem develop on my Fullerton Legacy. Thought the same, but it did it all the way up the neck. So then I thought it was a saddle burr. Nope, I just didn't have the string perfectly centered in the channel of the saddle after a string change.
I'd really hope you knew what that meant. It's a pretty simple concept.
Peter frampton gave uncle Larry a big shoutout.
Now we know why Peter was so happy. It's such an elegant, simple solution. His "barkers" must sound better than ever. JnPrague
Yes! Heard that. What an awesome interview : those stories
@@andersestes What interview are you referring to ? I’d like to see it
@@DrMattWalton Gibson just did one a few days ago. They went through his collection of Gibson guitars and a couple offenders and he brought up the bridge that uncle Larry gave him said it was great.
Uncle Larry helped me get through Covid. I lost my family a couple months before Covid hit and I was alone through Covid for 19 months and watching his videos brought joy. Thanks, uncle Larry.
Tom always seems like a dude I'd be happy to spend a week with without knowing him beforehand at all. So humble. And all of this work just to get Gibsons in tune that should have been from the start... Damn straight, totally worth it!!
I recently saw Peter Frampton on Gibson's "The Collection" series, and he had this bridge on his 50s Jr.'s. That's the best endorsement these guys could ever get. It's the first time I have ever seen the bridge. If Frampton loves it, it's good enough for me.
I guarantee you Buk convinced him personally
It is. Lol
The Gretsch Bridge needs to be the "Major Tom" in honor of Uncle Larry and keeping with the space theme.
That a great idea. Also, cutting the nut properly for the D and G works wonders for keeping a Gibson in tune.
JR-to8sn
You,good sir, are exactly correct. That's the first mod I do to an L.P. No more tuning issues on the greatest guitar man has massed produced. Why doesn't it come out of the box that way amazes me.
Awesome vid Robert thanks 😊
14:46 shutting up Lar by snapping and yelling "Bukovac" was like a teacher/student interaction. love it
I have one of those bridges on my junior and I love it!! It intonated so easily and really transformed the guitar.. Such a no brainer upgrade.
How does it sound plugged in 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@akwamarsunzal Sounds fantastic!! Mine is a new junior so I got the other bridge and locking nuts and it was way better..
@@13aphomet Sweet! Unplugged is awesome, plugged in absolutely zero difference 🙂
I put a mojo compensated bridge, SD P90, Kluson supreme tuners, tusq XL nut, wiring; cap, and pots on an Epiphone coronet. The guitar stays in tune doesn’t fret out, and plays so well acoustically; screams plugged in.
Try the Wilkenson bridge with moveable saddles for exact intonation. 97 Epi LP Special with aftermarket P90s wound to 50s specs, Gotoh tuners, Wilkenson bridge, bone nut, custom wired with new 250/500 pots, push/pull volume pot for series, Switchcraft output jack & complete setup by the best tech in southern Nevada. As good or better than any Gibson!
I bought a Music City Bridge "The Savvy" with their locking studs for my '19 SG Junior. It changed my guitar.
Me too. I have the dual p90 SG special in cherry red. I hated the lighting bar tailpiece on it. I got the Savvy with their locking studs and I absolutely love it!
I have the same setup on my 22’ LPjr it’s really great. I’ve tried a few others over the years and the only other one I’d recommend is the Faber with the “tone bar “ it does kinda get away from looking traditional but it sounds good and intonates perfectly with no sitaring
@@badtonestudio I have that one as well! 👍
@@BostonWhoFan515ya
I saw Tom’s earlier video and I ordered one for my SG Junior that was starting to lean. It was a super easy swap.
I love learning about all these cool inventions they’ve made and used for years at Glasier’s. Why on earth doesn’t the entire world know about these modified inventions that they sell to fix issues on certain manufacturer’s guitars?! They could sell their modified parts like hotcakes! Thanks for showing us, Robert!
Real guitar setup techs all know this stuff. Try the Wilkenson wrap around addjustable saddle bridge for exact intonation.
Absolutely loving the triple tree!! Thanks my bro!!! Lovin these Nashville vids
Put one of those Music City bridges on my 57jr. Because Tom said so. Game changer.
When I was looking for a guitar with P90s, I wound up getting an Epi LP Special.
I really like it.
Most Junior/Specials and guitars based on them have a wraparound and yeah, intonation is an issue, some were unplayable for me due to that.
But I found one that was a dealer edition with the Tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece
Some consider that not a Special for that reason, but it’s intonated correctly and it plays and sounds great.
That’s not the only reason I got the guitar, but it is the reason that is somewhat tied to the video.
Of course if you have a 50s/60s one, or that’s your plan, then having options for replacements is a good thing.
Jrs have the wrap around bridge, Specials have a separate string stop behind the bridge. I have both. The Wilkenson wrap around bridge with adjustable string saddles is a better bridge & provides adjustment for exact intonation.
@@bradgriffith4231 actually the Specials are double pickup Juniors.
They originally had the wrap around, and historically have had the wrap around.
Gibson and Epiphone have both made many variations on the the Special, including separate bridge and tailpiece, as well as humbuckers. Some Epi Specials are set necks, some bolt on.
But overall, historically, the Special has had the wrap around tailpiece.
Go to the Gibson and Epiphone sites, the Specials have wraparound bridges, look at the originals, you’ll see wraparounds.
Yes they have made variations and I own one, but mostly theSpecial has had a wraparound tailpiece, not separate bridgeand tailpiece.
@@bradgriffith4231 Originally Specials had the wrap around tailpieces as well, they were two pickup Juniors
Gibson and Epiphone have used the “Special” on various guitars over the tears.
If it’s a “Special II” it likely has the separate tailpiece and bridge, usually with humbuckers
But if it has P 90s, it likely has a wraparound
On both Gibson’s and Epiphone’s websites they have Specials with the wraparound
The secret bridge alloy is "Unobtainium". 🤣🤣🤣
Yep, nickel silver
It's pretty hard to come by 😊.
Kind of reminds me of what PRS puts on “Pauls Guitar” but I think the intonation line is more like a cliff (with brass inserts) on those.
I got one of those Squier Statosonics, which is basically the LP Special in strat form. I put a Schaller adjustable wrap tail on it because I wanted to tune down and the stock wraptail just didn’t like that idea. I had one around for a project guitar that just never happened. I like that the Squier has both phase and series/parallel switching, which I’ve never seen on a P-90 guitar.
It works! it solved my problems for sure! brilliant!
Love, love, love this kind of stuff! Well done Robert :)
Thanks for brining us the lessons learned and wisdom bro. Well done!!
i love this kind of content, listening to people who are experts in their craft without constant cuts is very refreshing.
Digging these videos! For me, these are gold nuggets, as I would never have known about these issues and products!!!
Can’t beat the inside-baseball, the behind the curtain stuff
Awesome! Ty so much! I have to get one for my '56 JR. You guys are very entertaining 😂
Excellent video! VERY informative. I really learned a lot and enjoyed it........thank you!!!
Cool vid Robert ! Passionate people doing passionate stuff ❤
Thanks Robert ❤
Good, nerdy stuff. I love that these best-of-the-best guitar guys work in all that clutter.
I had Glaser setup my brother's 67 SG Special and they turned it into a whole new guitar. I don't live in Nashville anymore but what a gift it was living close to that shop. Cool content Robert.
I bought the "Savvy" bridge for my 2005 Gibson Les Paul Junior and it cured it of that weird noise and made it sound great! Thank you to Robert Baker for making this video and thank you to Music Bridge City for making these available!
I love the “liquid to rot the binding“. Tom has the best sarcasm around.
I just got my Music City Savvy Bridge 2 weeks ago for my 54 Les Paul Reissue. I've had the guitar 30 years and it's never been as in tune and felt as good as it does now.
I have a ‘57 LP Special being restored right now and I’m definitely gonna have a Music City Bridge installed. That thing looks magic.
Very cool, looks a lot like the wraparound bridges on PRS guitars with the set screws.
my old prs SE singlecut (with 2 dragon II pickups)has absolutely no intonation problems, stays in tune and plays and sounds awsome.....just like Paul (Reed Smith) said......new"vintage" guitar...BUT NOOOO "issues".....yep...cheers.
Great video. I might try one of these on my 1959 Junior.
Where’s the confounded bridge?
Correction: "Where's THAT confounded bridge".
@@howabouthetruth2157 haha, yeah I think you’re right 👍, I’m going to have ta go through Les Zeppelin, I can’t remember which song it was, ???
Sorry another one, if you don’t eat your meat you can’t have any pudding, how can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat? 😅
It's at the very end of "the Crunge". Very last song on the studio album: "Houses of the Holy". And if I'm not mistaken, it's drummer John Bonham's voice saying: "Where's that confounded bridge". ..........because the song really has NO bridge like most songs do, lol. It's definitely NOT the voice of Plant, Page, or Jones. @@Fukna69
Yeah......but that one has nothing in common with the topic at hand in this video: "the bridge". Your 1st comment was very witty, and I liked it........aside from the slight correction of course, lol. Best wishes to you & your family. @@Fukna69
I have a newer Lp Jr and ive always wanted to drill out some holes and use a two peice stop bar but maybe its too low on a flat guitar to work
Cool serie, instructive (both in instruments and people).
All these cats are so cool, amazing.
Bukovac is the best!
Man that pre 61 p90 is the best. Closest I got was a 61 Jr. Great video brother
I installed the MCB "savvy" on both my Collings 290 and 290DC. It's the only wrap bridge that intonates perfectly, matches neck radius perfectly and increases resonance and sustain.
I put a hipshot bridge on my LP Special to fix the intonation and it worked just like it should. However, I think it changed the tone slightly. When I had the original wrap around bridge on it the bridge pickup seemed to have more mid bite.
I just picked up the “Savvy” with the brass studs and put it on my Junior. My lord is this thing in tune everywhere. I could tell by the angle of the strings right away that it was going to be at least an upgrade. The bridge changed the tone by turning the high brittle on mine into a gorgeous snap and bell-like sound and made the low to mid have what is best described as a piano tone with some growl. Emphasis on the gorgeous piano like tone. This went from being an exceedingly decent guitar to an amazing standout guitar in 10 minutes. It’s now my personal 2nd favorite in my rack. I’m picking up incredible overtones not even plugged in. Incredible design.
I replaced the Bushings, posts, and Bridge on my Les Junior using Vintage FABER parts, great upgrades, massive difference in sound.I don’t have any issues at all with the intonation, not cheap but well worth it.
Faber parts are very good...and i don't just say that because i'm german too.....
@@stratman9449 Faber to be honest is great value for money, for information I also replaced the same parts on my R9. 👍🏻
I put a Faber wraparound on my LP jr and it’s the best guitar I have now.
This is the comment I was looking for while watching this. The Faber bridge 'wraparound' is the fix and it's been out for quite a while heh...
I own two specials and I have it on both, intonation is as close to perfect as you'll get. So honestly I'm not sure what is so different about this bridge they're showing in this video lol
So it's a great guitar once you replace everything? That's a hell of an endorsement.
Robert, I really dig your idea of fun! Please keep ‘‘em coming 🤘🏽🤙🏽👈🏼
Thank you Robert, this video needed to be made b/c when I bought my MCB (not the bridge in this video) there were limited videos available and were not as in-depth as this. However by watching the videos MCB had at the time it lead me to the bridge I need which is called The Savvy. According to the MCB website, The Savvy is for Modern guitars with slight offset or for bridges with Parallel studs and for guitar years ’61 to present. So I bought it for my 2011 Gibson Melody Maker, it’s the guitar that comes with a single, single coil pickup. However, I have yet to install it b/c I am also adding a Lollar Melody Maker P90 pickup and need to make my pickup route bigger to accommodate the Lollar and get a new pickguard made. Please note*** Not sure if I missed in your video but this video is talking about the MCB bridge for guitars with severe offset which are the models made from years ’53-’60 according to the MCB website and this bridge is called Stud Finder.
I have the Savvy on my SG Special. It's great with MCB locking studs. 👍
This was a blast. Thanks Robert great idea. I gotta get a bridge for my Les Paul. Thanks again gentlemen and Tom. ; )
I had a LP Special in the 70's with that same bridge. Ended up putting one on called at that time, a BadAss. It was an adjustable wrap around. Worked great. Intonation was good on it. Wish I'd kept that guitar.
So glad I watched till the end, I love the rolling space bridge on a gretch, I put them on the electronatic and streamliner I own and I love what it’s done in feel and sound
Great vid Robert. Do they have a lefty version for the forgotten 10 percent?
I love the bridge on my PRS korina "One", it's a huge hunk of metal, and the strings going over the top are recessed so I don't feel them resting my hand on the bridge, has correct intonation too. I don't see an advantage with the Music City bridge compared to PRS version, but for Gibson/Epiphone type guitars a definite improvement.
You are correct David and Nick at Glaser confirmed it for me. I have two of the PRS Ones.
our ‘55-‘56 Jrs and my ‘56 TV jr and ‘56 and ‘57 Specials all work exceptionally well with the original lightweight wrap bridges
That was great. Thanks for that!
Brilliant video Robert and Tom , Joe . . .The Magic is real with this and the Savvy
I used the link and checked the price. It may seem a little expensive at first. Consider how much a shop will charge to redrill and move the existing screw inserts and the damage to the finish and originality of the guitar by going with that option. This product cures the intonation and sitar sound problems, improves sustain with better string vibration transfer to the guitar through the increased bridge contact area, along with a slight increase in mass of the bridge. This is the first that I have ever heard of this bridge and I can see that this will actually improve any guitar that has this situation. Plus, it can be switched by anyone without having to need a technical degree. My hat's off to this group. Thank you, gentleman, for putting out one of the best upgrades I have seen lately that I would endorse. I did subscribe, not only for the appreciation of a genuine upgrade, but for the mindset of these guys to do it right, to do it for the guitar itself, and to do this for everyone that needs this. I am sure there are some budget guitars somewhere that didn't the proper insert offset, that could benefit from this bridge, along with higher end guitars that somehow received a mistake location that's a little off.
Honestly PRS with what you find on the 2022(Zach Meyers SE) and newer wrap tail piece is probably the best there is, but the only thing I can think of for this would be the hipshot baby grand bridge replacement, even then though its not going to solve the stud post intonation issue, you literally have to plug and redrill moving the wraptail piece studs, unless you seriously do like these guys did which is what I did like 30 years ago when I had access to a multi million dollar CNC and extra time on break working for a Steel/Aerospace metal Company.
I love when people get excited about shit people were doing 30 years ago but they just discovered it like its new..............
This post is why we hug our children.
I hate be snarky, but from here, is sure looks as though that prototype Gretsch bridge is installed upside-down (relative to the rounded mounting-bosses)... If at 22:43 you compare the intonation-points for the 4th (D) string vs. the 3rd (G) string, the 3rd looks like it's farther forward (towards the neck). You'd need to have the threaded rod upside-down, to get the 3rd-string roller back behind the 4th-string roller - but I assume you'd still want the mounting-bosses installed, hemi-spherical side(s) 'up'. Or, is it just the angle at which it's being photographed?
I may need to get one of these for my old Hamer Eclipse as it's a wrap tail and the G string isn't in tune but the rest are.
Thanks for being so humble Robert. It is a refreshing and welcome CHANGE from other not-so-humble UA-cam hosts.
Genius! Pure genius.
I had an early '60s Melody Maker with with that untunable bridge. It would not play in tune so I got rid of it before I smashed to bits.
I though that Les Paul had some patina....then I saw the red chair 🤣. Anyway, great video, really interesting to see.
BTW, I bought a triple string (String tree) for my tele and it's damn great. Thanks Joe.
Loved the video. Very informative.
Unlike Fender, Gibson not only didn't get it right the first time, but they either made the issue worse, or left it as is.
Gibson doesn't care, they can't make guitars fast enough to satisfy demand .
Never had a problem with the Leo Quan.
But the studs on my '62 junior weren't that whacked out.
Gonna need some of that binding liquid. Instant Tom Murphy pricing on my player-grade Paul.
My 2011 Doublecut Junior has a far less severe angle to the tailpiece which, although it may call into question the "Vintage Original Spec" tag...IMHO it was definitely a prudent compromise. Don't get me wrong; it still "sitarred"...until I replaced the tailpiece with a ridged one.
Fun Good Stuff! Thanks for the post! 😎👍
Bought one for my junior special after watch UL do a swap spoke with Joe numerous times on the phone picked right up and guided me to the real deal so innovative
This stuff is totally fascinating, its musical archeology. I love it.
Wow l learned something! Always wondered why the tail piece on JRS. Were crooked!
Another great video!! Great bridge!
The Gretsch bridge with those " Camshaft" style rotating saddles for accurate intonation is a " Brain-wave" of an idea!! So "Alchemy" does have a place in modern Guitar building. Is it Aluminium/ zinc/ copper on that Les paul Jr Bridge? Great work chaps, keep it up. So far there is Faber forGibson wrap arounds bridge/ stopbar and those Swedish steel strat bridge saddles that loop around the grubscrew ( can't remember name..something wood) that really improve the tone and intonation on an electric Guitar to the point that the acoustic sustain is improved and the difference is noticable even without an amp plugged in. Peace.
Wow, this is cool. I solved the intonation problem on my 50s Les Paul Jr by installing a Kahler bridge, love it
Wow, just learned why my R4 "sitars" on the high strings. Thanks.
The nut not being properly slotted will cause “Sitaring” as well.
I have a new Murphy Lab 57 aged Junior. I believe the new versions have been fixed and the studs are where they are meant to be. Thankfully. They are awesome. 👍 Great video guys and great idea that will help many guitarists with these old things. Turned a dreadful guitar into a weapon. 👌
Fascinating stuff RB. 👍
the strings we use today were not available in the 50's or early 60's--if I remember correctly. I think they were had a wound g and most likely were flat would . I'm not sure but I think that changes the compensation?
I love Joe and the guys at Glaser! Been friends for decades and they always helped me chase down issues! I’m so glad that they addressed the difference between a wound and plain G! 99% of people who have tuning issues on older style guitars (3 saddle Tele bridge, LP Jr and Special bridges) forget that those guitars were designed in an era where a wound 3rd String was the norm and plain and wound strings react wildly different from each other in an intonating and tuning way! Thank you Joe and guys at Glaser! Thank you Robert for all your videos! You are one of the best at educating your audience!!! I’ll check Joes site to see if he has metric versions available as well! I put a cheap bridge with six adjustable saddles on my Epiphone LP Special but I’m sure the time isn’t where it needs to be, although tuning is much better! Thanks!
Tuning not time... ugh. Wouldn’t let me edit!
24:29 the galaxy control! gretsch and g , space galaxy
Here from the homeskoolin classroom. This reassures my thought that I should live in Nashville & hang out with all of you guys. (And you all would be stoked to have some random nobody gal that just popped in from nowhere.) (Cuz that’s not creepy at all 🙄) California just doesn’t feel like it used to. For those that don’t know…the SF Bay Area used to be full of regular cool folks just like these guys seem to be! Thanks for the great hang with cool fellas. Joe seems like someone anyone could enjoy being around. Nick the “eye candy”. True but funny. Thx again.
LaterSkater🤘
You and Tom are amazing creators. Love you dudes!
Would it be also beneficial to use on the standard and custom Gibson Les Pauls using the wrap around method with these Music City Bridge? Zakk Wylde comes to mind because that method was applied on some of his guitars. Will it be worth experimenting on though?
24:29 The Major Tom bridge. It’s a two way name. One for Tom and the other for Space Odyssey by David Bowie
Great video! I think an obvious name for the Gretsch bridge is “HyperSpace Control”. Good luck and keep those great innovations coming. 👍
I really like the way he speaks and his voice. The way he explains the issues on the LP, I could listen to him for hours
They also have "The Savvy" bridge for Gibson SG Specials that have a straight stud to stud wraparound style. I put it on my SG Special after trying at least 5 other brands and the Savvy was by fat the best. I use their locking studs and their tools too. Music City Bridge is the best!
I have a '59 Special DC that can benefit from one of these bridges. Thanks for the info and link. Three thumbs up!
Are there left handed versions of the bridge?
Gretsch: "Space Control" bridge......Music City Bridge: "Mission Control" bridge
Nice! I was thinking “Space Command”
Tom is hilarious. I love these videos.
Just bought the stud finder for my 1955 Junior.
I'm going to get one. I have a Univox LP special, I've bought at least 4 bridges trying to get it in tune, It already sounds great I can't imagine how much better it will be with this bridge.
Thank you, Robert!!!
I have the stock lightning bridge on my early 2000s epi JR and its great. All stock. Maybe the old ones are bad idk
HAve had one of those bridges sitting in the my tool box. It's going on my 58 JR right now.
Im a newb guitarist with a made in Korea Epi-Gibson LesPaul. I found this video tobe an amazing expose and genius solution!
Thank- you for this!!!