Roller bridges any good?

[stan]

Is it worth it? I guess. Is there a better option? There is always a better option. The limit is how much you're willing to spend.

If you palm mute regularly, they are a damn sight more comfortable on the hand than a regular TOM. I've used them and not found any obvious drawbacks, so if they cut down on string breakage at all (fewer sharp edges has got to be a good thing there) that's a win/win situation in my opinion.

I'm working on a old Maton archtop at the moment with a high end Schaller STM roller bridge (retrofitted of course) and it is the tits.

pics please Pabs, of the Maton and the bridge

[pablopepper]

pics please Pabs, of the Maton and the bridge

Here you go Stan. Probs right up your alley, it's a lefty conversion!



No idea of model/year. The label looks late 60s/early 70s.



She's had a tough life, but sounds quite sweet and was found at a garage sale for $30 apparently.