• “Stud Finder” Compensated wraparound tailpiece - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Compensated wraparound tailpiece - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Compensated wraparound tailpiece - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Compensated wraparound tailpiece - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Compensated wraparound tailpiece - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Compensated wraparound tailpiece - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Wrap-Around Compensated Tailpiece, 1953 - 1960 Gibson Replacement Bridge (Polished Nickel) - Music City Bridge
  • “Stud Finder” Wrap-Around Compensated Tailpiece, 1953 - 1960 Gibson Replacement Bridge (Polished Nickel) - Music City Bridge
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Music City Bridge

Stud Finder™ - Compensated wraparound tailpiece

Stud Finder™ - Compensated wraparound tailpiece

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The best replacement Wraparound Tailpiece for 1950s and 1960s original Gibsons with offset bridge studs.

Note: For modern guitars and reissues, consider the "Savvy" Compensated Wraparound Tailpiece.


The Stud Finder corrects all of the original stop bar problems.

-Extended treble-side collar and compensated top for accurate intonation.

-Offset string holes that allow strings to line up over pickup poles and fretboard correctly.

-Extended treble-side collar gives metal-on-metal contact. This means better tone, sustain and NO MORE TIPPING!

-Low profile so you can set your action as low as you want to.

-No sitar buzz!

Customer feedback: 

"In tune, great sustain, sounds amazing, It's everything you could want. " - Vince Gill

"This bridge is the result of years of frustration." -Tom Bukovac

"The improvement in intonation and playability is such a joy to discover that I can't recommend it more highly." - Robben Ford

"The Stud Finder finally gets it right! The intonation is finally right now, the strings fall on the fingerboard where they should, the tone is awesome AND it looks right to the guitar. Well done!" - Jerry McPherson

Notes:

-This bridge does not address the problems on reissue LPs, only on the original guitars.

-As Gibson used studs with a variety of diameters, installation might require replacement studs. 

-This bridge is designed for instruments with severely offset studs. If your studs are parallel or slightly offset, the Savvy will be the best fit for your guitar.   

-Our aging process seeks the mimic the patina of 60+ years of use. If you'd like your bridge to be custom-aged to match your instrument, please send a photo of your guitar to howdy@musiccitybridge.com. Custom-aged bridges are subject to a $20 up-charge. 

-If you are based in the EU you might consider purchasing this product from our distributing partner Kitarapaja to reduce shipping costs:

https://www.kitarapaja.com/music-city-bridge-stud-finder-compensated-wraparound-tailpiece-aged

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Customer Reviews

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Robin Pfefer
Works great on my 1959 junior

My 1959 LP Jr has the offset bridge studs, and while the original bridge was better than most (no sitar-ing, great action), the intonation wasn't perfect up the neck.
This bridge is easy to install, easy to intonate, and the worn finish fits the aesthetic of the guitar perfectly. My junior is now completely stage and studio ready!

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Robb Titone

Awesome.!

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John S.
Well done!

...and thanks, MCB. For my 57 Junior, the greatest benefits were improved string alignment over the pick-up polepieces and a louder, more "solid" and "connected" acoustic response, particularly from the unwound strings. A nice-sounding axe now sounds even better.

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Charister
Even string height and perfect intonation

My stock wraparound bridge from CS Les Paul Special had 4 strings at the same height and 2 with different heights. With this one now the instrument has gradual increase in height - same as I would set up on my Stratocaster. Also, I've managed to set 99% intonation, which I never could achieve with the stock bridge. Regarding the material of the bridge - it sounds good. Thank god it's not brass! I think it's aluminum, it is very lightweight. Now I'm ordering the studs to eliminate the angle and set the bridge perfectly horizontal. I should have done it in the first place. So, totally recommend this one!

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David
Excellent product!

I fitted an aged nickel Stud Finder and locking studs to my 1961 Melody Maker D. The original bridge/tailpiece had been ok, but the Stud Finder eliminated the slight 'sitaring' I'd experienced, also now the intonation is as close as it'll ever be. The guitar rings louder now unplugged too. Awesome products, I'd recommend for any wraparound Gibson with offset studs: not much to pay at all for the finishing touch to your vintage Gibson!

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C J Mccombs

Awesome piece of gear and super cool dudes

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Carl Childers
Perfect solution

Quality, as expected! Great idea that truly solves the problem. Sounds good, feels good, looks perfect

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Brett Ladin
I like it, but I’m a little scared.

My guitar tech set it up on my Les Paul Jr 1960 reissue. I think it’s as in tune as it will ever be. I have to record with that guitar in 2025. Wish the saddles moved so I could really dial it in. Not blaming your bridge, but Les Paul’s jr. tolerances are not very strict. It does sound monstrous through my Tone King Imperial though.
Thanks Music City

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Barry Franco

Stud Finder™ - Compensated wraparound tailpiece

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Robert Baker
Stud Finder

My 57 jr has never sounded better. Perfect intonation!

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