Bridges

Tremolo (Vibrato)

Most commonly seen on a Strat® the tremolo bridge "floats" on fulcrum points with the tension of the strings counterbalanced by 3-5 spring. This allows the strings to be sharpened or flattened giving vibrato. I utilise a wide range in various finishes and materials including:

Modern style - floats on 2 fulcrum studs
Vintage style - floats on 6 screws
Saddle style - modern "block" or vintage "bent" type
Locking Tremolo - uses locking clamps at the bridge and nut to allow the strings to return to precise tune with even the most aggressive use
Bigsby® - Installed on top of the body rather than through it utilising a rocker bar linked to a spring loaded vibrato arm acting as the string tension counterbalance. Preferred by some players due to its more limited range and subtlety and controllability

Telecaster® (Fixed)

The vintage style "ashtray" bridge with 3 brass barrel saddles has been around since the early 50s. It is seen by many as integral to the classic Tele® sound and is still the most common bridge of choice

It does however have its limitations, compromised intonation being one of these which is easily solved by replacement of the 3 barrel saddles with either 3 Wilkinson® type stepped top saddles or centre pivoting versions or 6 mini-barrels although some think these spoil the classic look

Modern versions are available with a flat edged (or reduced lip) plate with either classic, intonated or 6 mini barrels or modern block saddles

Hardtail

No nonsense, fixed bridges giving rock solid tuning stability

Gibson style - Classic tune-o-matic bridge with stop-bar tail available with standard notched or roller saddles manufactured from either chrome, titanium, brass or aluminium brass

Fender® style - basically a Fender® style tremolos top plate bolted to the guitar top, which is likewise comes with 6 block or bent saddles and available with top or through body stringing