Add a bit of Bakersfield vibe to your hardtail guitar with this 3-saddle joy toy. Super strong, tumbled, 300 Series Stainless Steel with brass compensated saddle set. Has both string-through-body and top loader holes. The "Suits of Cards" motif brings a bit of that steel guitar/Paul Bigsby aesthetic to the table. We like that. The string spacing is 2&1/16" (52mm) in keeping with the import bridge this is designed to replace. The mounting hole pattern corresponds with that same 5-hole style bridge, but the thickness of the steel baseplate is that of a vintage T-style bridge plate. Ships with screws, hex wrench and a pair of shorter height adjustment screws to prevent players from scraping up their palms with certain set-ups. Please check the dimensional drawing below. This bridge was modeled to line up with the hardtail used on many import models, such as the CV 20s thinline in the photo below. In the case of top loading bridges by the same company, the top 2 screws are further down the plate and would require plugging and redrilling. A brand-new model for me so I will update as I learn but for now, please reference the drawing against your current bridge.
PLEASE READ IN FULL Due to the thinness of this material when compared to the thick plate you are replacing, it is strongly recommended that you countersink your screw holes, prior to installation. Otherwise, you run the risk of puckering your finish from the bit of the bevel on the underside of the screw head that will compress into the wood. Check out the video for reference. A drill press isn't the only way to achieve this but if you have one, you might as well use it. If in doubt, visit your favorite guitar tech or maybe just a neighbor with a drill press, a Dremel tool, or even a handheld drill. Thanks!