Tune O Matics..??

[AStarUpInTheSky]

ive looked around and i cant really understand the difference in the tune o matics vs the tone pros..it says they're locking..but dont the tune o matics like lock in too ? if not wouldnt the tail piece just come out of the body when the strings are tightened or wouldnt it just take a little force to pull it out of the guitar ? any help is appreciated and sry if its been asked before i searched around but with the ammount of times " tune o matic " comes up its kinda like a needle in a haystack lol

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is there somewhere i can find out installation on BOTH of these types of bridges / tail pieces ? thanks alot

[Quencho092]

tune o matics are almost always loose. The only things that are fixed are 2 bolts for the stop tail, and 2 posts for the saddle piece. The saddle piece slides onto the 2 posts, and the stop tail hooks onto the 2 bolts in back. The tension of the strings keep the rear stop tail in place tightly, as well ast he saddle piece.

The tone pros just have locking parts. i guess it's more stable, but a well setup tune o matic shouln't have any tuning problems or stability issues anyway. Some say the locking parts give you more sustain....

[AStarUpInTheSky]

is there anything different used to mount the fixed bolts and posts in a tune o matic vs tonepros ? are there things to use that are better than others ?

[big_black]

Tune-o-matic bridges fit right on to the stock posts of my SG ,and the locking studs fit the stopbar bushings. I don't know about other brands though.

[big_black]

IMO, Tonepros can be a bit pricey brand new. I would say it is an improvement, but not nessesary.

[Stringmachine]

Hi there!

I've put Tonepros on one of my Les Paul's. I could not hear any difference in sound, but it is nice to be able to change the strings without the pieces falling of and scratching the finish!!

I won't buy any more though as they are expensive as heck in Norway!