Detail 01
ABR-1 style
The narrower vintage tune-o-matic. Its post spacing is not the same as the wider Nashville bridge that replaced it.
Product detailSKU #1282071006576
GibsonHistoric Non-wire ABR-1 Bridge Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson's historic-spec ABR-1 tune-o-matic bridge in nickel, without the retainer wire. A repair or period-correct restoration part, not an upgrade for everyone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a vintage-spec Les Paul or SG to correct hardware
- Replacing a worn or damaged ABR-1 on a Gibson-style guitar
- Builders wiring up a period-correct tune-o-matic setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with a Nashville tune-o-matic — post spacing differs
- Players who want saddles locked down; there is no retainer wire
- Anyone expecting a plug-in tone change rather than a hardware swap
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
Non-wire
No retainer wire across the saddles. Period-correct, but saddles can shift or drop out during a string change.
Detail 03
Historic spec
Dimensioned to match Gibson's vintage reissue builds rather than modern production hardware.
Detail 04
Nickel finish
Softer and warmer-looking than chrome, and it dulls with handling. Match it to your existing hardware.
Detail 05
Bridge only
The tailpiece, posts and thumbwheels are separate parts. This is the saddle-carrying bridge itself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Posts, thumbwheels and tailpiece are not included — check what your guitar already has
- 02Confirm your guitar uses ABR-1 spacing, not Nashville, before ordering
- 03Loose saddles with no wire; tape them down when you change strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Nashville tune-o-matic guitar?
No. ABR-1 and Nashville use different post spacing. Measure your existing bridge post centers before ordering.
02Does it come with posts and thumbwheels?
No. This is the bridge itself. Reuse your existing posts and thumbwheels, or source them separately.
03Why no retainer wire?
Vintage ABR-1 bridges had none. It is period-correct, at the cost of saddles that can move when strings are off.
04Do I need a tech to install it?
A straight swap onto matching posts is straightforward, but intonation has to be reset afterward.
