Detail 01
ABR-1 style
The narrower vintage-spec Tune-o-matic. Post spacing is tighter than a Nashville bridge, so the two aren't interchangeable without work.
Product detailSKU #1273888006459
GibsonABR-1 Guitar Bridge Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson's ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge in chrome. A direct replacement for players with a worn or pitted bridge on a Gibson-style guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a corroded or collapsed bridge on an older Gibson
- Restoring correct hardware on a guitar with an aftermarket bridge
- Chrome-hardware guitars where a nickel or gold bridge looks off
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with Nashville-spec posts — the stud spacing differs
- Players wanting locking saddles or a tremolo system
- Anyone needing gold or nickel to match existing hardware
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Chrome finish
Brighter and cooler-toned than nickel, and it resists arm-sweat pitting longer. Won't age into a warm patina the way nickel does.
Detail 03
Individually adjustable saddles
Each string's intonation sets independently, so you can dial chords in tune up the neck after a gauge change.
Detail 04
Thumbwheel height posts
Overall action height adjusts by hand at the two posts — no tools, and you can tweak it between sets.
Detail 05
Retaining wire
Holds saddles in place when strings come off, so they don't scatter during a restring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your existing post spacing first — ABR-1 and Nashville are not interchangeable
- 02Posts and thumbwheels may not be included; check before ordering
- 03Re-intonate and reset action after installing; the guitar will need setup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Les Paul?
Only if it's ABR-1 spec. Measure center-to-center between the bridge posts on your guitar and compare — Nashville bridges use wider spacing and won't drop in.
02What's the difference between ABR-1 and Nashville?
ABR-1 is the narrower vintage-style bridge with a retaining wire and less saddle travel. Nashville is wider, taller, and has more intonation range.
03Do I need to re-intonate after installing?
Yes. Saddle positions won't match your old bridge exactly. Set intonation and string height after the swap, then check tuning stability.
04Is chrome the same as nickel?
No. Chrome is brighter and harder-wearing; nickel is warmer-looking and dulls with age. Mixing them on one guitar is visible under stage lighting.
