Jan 13, 2013 #1 Does anyone have direct experience with both tuners? anybody familiar with these Schroeder Guitars? Silver Supporting Member. The AVR2 bridges are made of brass, but I have forgotten about the others. 8,222; Give me pics of naked exquisite woods, please!!! Keeps things in place while changing strings. « Reply #1 on: May 23, 2008, 07:46:12 AM » There is a big "made by Gotoh" in the back of the Tone Pros, when I got it, I understood why CB always said to get a Gotoh … TonePros vs PRS adjustable stoptail. TP6R – TonePros Standard Tuneomatic (small posts, “Roller” saddles) TP7 – TonePros 7 String Metric Tuneomatic (large posts) TPFG – TonePros Metric Tuneomatic (large posts, notched “G … Drives me crazy and is the one dowfall of their guitars IMO....but anyway I'm pretty sure the intonation issues I'm … Way better than the stock Gibson. The Tonepros Klusons are very good, no gear slop like the reissue Klusons a few years back. There is a difference, I have 2 of the tonepros and wish I would have gotten the PRS instead, the PRS has more mass to it, and can be adjusted more easily as far as height goes, also I run 10-46 and the large E string does not fit the saddle just right on the tonepros, it will jump out of the groove if you yank it hard enough. so im either going to get a Gotoh Tune-o-matic from Stew Mac or a TonePros Tune-o-matic from GuitarCenter. This can be easily fixed though by cutting the groove slightly. I mounted it on a set of TonePros locking studs, with screw-down locking caps to secure the tailpiece to the studs. Either of you guys try a Tone Pros vs. Gibson bridges vs. Gotoh? Gotoh Modern Bridge vs Kluson Conversion Bridge Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by ftbtx, Aug 15, 2017. But if you're doing alternate tunings or using really heavy or odd string gauges, it is problematic. thanks in advance. First off, I don't understand the whole idea between the PRS stock bridge. ), and I replaced it with a Gotoh aluminum tailpiece which weighs just 2.7 oz. Equal on performance, I like the amber TP keys better than the Gotoh green. As a side note, you can get the PRS bridge for around $200...don't quote me exactly on that price but it's much closer to $200 rather than $300. http://www.schroederguitars.com/buy/gui ... ail-bridge, https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PRS-Paul-Reed-S ... 588d7352bd. Kluson vintage tuners vs Gotoh Klusons. Their hardware is made by Gotoh and possibly others, but is made to their specs. The tonepros bridge must be raised or lowered from underneath the bridge which is a PITA, and requires the right wrench that did not come with mine, while the PRS can be raised or lowered easily with a proper fitting screwdriver. Posts: 1,586. First, the TonePros studs were threaded all the way down into the bushings, then the tailpiece went on and I strung it up to pitch. I have a Tonepros on my Les Paul and I love it. so im either going to get a Gotoh Tune-o-matic from Stew Mac or a TonePros Tune-o-matic from GuitarCenter. I am a TonePros dealer as well, and have had nothing but shiny, happy customers. I'm having intonation issues with my PRS singlecut. Maybe they have improved the reissues by now but having tossed 5 sets of those where they belong in the trash that's enough. First off, I don't understand the whole idea between the PRS stock bridge. I am looking for tuners for a tele build. Edit: Bridge and tailpiece only. gotoh or tonepros TUNE-O-MATCI BRIDGE? The post to screw hole spacing and bushing sizes are slightly different. Joined: Jun 21, 2016 Location: The west side of Texas. Either of you guys try a Tone Pros vs. Gibson bridges vs. Gotoh? Not familiar with their tuners. Better coupling of these metal parts also translates to a noticeable improvement in tone. The PRS bridge works really well for standard tuning with 9's and 10's, I've had good intonation with 11's as well. Re: gotoh or tonepros TUNE-O-MATCI BRIDGE? The factory bridge on this guitar was based loosely on Gibson's original ABR-1 bridge design. You will notice, for example that the saddles and intonation screws fit much tighter than other TOM's. The locking set screws on a TonePros bridge is handy, though. You must log in or register to reply here. T3BP - TonePros Standard Tuneomatic (small posts, notched saddles) JavaScript is disabled. and why? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The factory tailpiece on this guitar was very heavy (4.8 oz. Most people can't tell because it's a small difference, but to me its a difference of turning a good setup into a great setup. Hey everyone. Brain Meader at Washington Music Center usually has them in stock and the price is much lower than off PRS website. I've switched from stock to TonePros to Pigtail on my '99 R9 and noticed no discernible difference in tone as they're all the same material and weight. NVR2G - TonePros AVR2 with Standard Nashville Post Tuneomatic, "G Formula" saddles USD$ 87.00 . The tone pros is also a slightly different radius. Aug 15, 2017 #1. ftbtx Tele-Afflicted Silver Supporter. Logged FernandoEsteves. Get the PRS. Yeah I dunno about a $3k + guitar shipping with a bridge that can't be intonated (except height adj) considering how picky your average guitarist is. The tone pros also have open holes on the bottom side of the tailpiece and if you're not super careful, you'll scratch up your top. Thread starter snakeman1986; Start date Apr 5, 2011; snakeman1986 New member. NVR2P - TonePros AVR2P with Standard Nashville Post Tuneomatic (notched saddles) USD$ 74.00 . ... gotoh or tonepros ? Apr 5, 2011 #1 Hey everyone. I'm having intonation issues with my PRS singlecut. The tonepros bridge must be raised or lowered from underneath the bridge which is a PITA, and requires the right wrench that did not come with mine, while the PRS can be raised or lowered easily with a proper fitting screwdriver In the end I wish I would have spent the extra coin and got the PRS, it works exactly like it should with no issues at all . Messages 557. vchizzle Active member. Re: Gotoh vs. TonePros TOM « Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 05:59:21 PM » The only differentil between the TonePros and Gotoh TOM bridges are that both the bridge and stop tailpiece have lockdown screws and won't fall off if you remove all the strings. I do not know if there is much difference between the sets. I had the Gotoh Klusons on another tele that I felt were good. Thread starter leftybill; Start date Jan 13, 2013; leftybill.