Product Description
The TonePros Model NVR2P is an AVR2 style bridge engineered with vintage accuracy, modern technology, and compatibility in mind. This second generation AVR2 bridge is engineered to directly retrofit all Nashville style bridges, allowing for an easy transition to vintage feel and tone on modern instrument. It comes standard with Nashville style US thread posts and inserts, but is specially designed to also fit most AVR2 style posts and spacing. NVR2P maintains all of TonePros’ great locking technologies and quality consistency that TonePros components are famous for. The TonePros NVR2P comes with pre-notched saddles.
Specifications
Thread: #10-32 US Thread (as used by Gibson on Nashville Models)
Post to Post Spacing: 2.93 Inches/ 74mm
Saddle Notch: Pre-Notched Saddles
Saddle Material: Brass
Bridge Material: Zamak
Post/Thumbwheel Material: Brass
Post Top Width: 0.15" / 4mm
Radius: 12"
Includes allen key.
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Notched Saddles
This bridge seems to be well made, and in the ABR-1 style, allowing for a lower tailpiece position. The allen bolts are not exactly smooth when operating, and the saddle adjustment is quite stiff. I'm okay with the latter as it likely helps keep the saddles from buzzing or moving at all. My big gripe with this product is the notched v-grooves in the saddles. While these work fine for the wound strings, the high strings have very little sustain. The e and b strings are particularly bad. Sounds like there is a piece of cotton in the saddle. Sustain also drops when bending these strings, likely due to extra friction in the saddle. I switched back to the stock Gibson bridge. I do not recommend getting this bridge with the notched saddles. Get the plain saddles and get the guitar set up professionally. NG Response: "The notches only provide an easy guide for centered alignment. The final step of any TOM installation (even pre-notched saddle installations) should still be to properly slot the saddles for your strings. If you skip that step, you will end up with sub-par results."