Detail 01
Studs only
You are buying the posts, not a bridge or tailpiece. Your existing bridge and tailpiece stay on the guitar.
Product detailSKU #1274423038293
ToneProsLocking Studs Metric Chrome
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metric locking studs in chrome. Adds set-screw locking to a Tune-o-matic bridge you already have, instead of replacing the whole assembly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping a bridge you like while adding locking studs
- Guitars with metric posts where the tailpiece shifts
- Cheaper route than a full bridge and tailpiece set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with imperial-spec post holes
- Anyone whose bridge or saddles are actually worn out
- Players wanting a complete matched hardware refresh
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
Metric threading
Fits metric-spec bodies, common on imports. Imperial-threaded bushings will not accept these.
Detail 03
Locking
Set screws clamp your bridge and tailpiece down so they cannot lift or roll when strings are removed.
Detail 04
Chrome finish
Matches standard chrome hardware. Gold or nickel hardware will show a visible difference at the posts.
Detail 05
Stud-level upgrade
Cheapest way into the locking system, but only works if your current bridge and tailpiece are worth keeping.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar uses metric posts before ordering — imperial will not thread in
- 02Strings must come off to install
- 03Check your existing bridge seats properly; worn saddles need a full set instead
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need the full bridge set or just these studs?
Just these if your current bridge and tailpiece are in good shape. Buy the full set if saddles are worn or you want everything matched.
02Will these fit my existing Tune-o-matic?
They fit metric-spec guitars with a standard Tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece. Measure your posts and bushings first.
03What do locking studs actually do?
Set screws clamp the bridge and tailpiece against the studs. Nothing shifts during string changes and the setup stays put.
04Are these hard to install?
No. Remove strings, unscrew old studs, thread these in, seat the bridge, tighten the set screws, then reset intonation.
