Guitar Bridge & Tailpiece Repair in Redding, CA
Bridges, saddles, tailpieces, and studs for electric guitars and basses. Fixes, swaps, and conversions.
The bridge is where the strings meet the body, so it sets your string height, intonation, and a lot of how the guitar feels. Worn saddles, stripped screws, loose studs, and rattling hardware all show up as buzz, tuning trouble, or broken strings.
We fix and replace bridges and tailpieces on electric guitars and basses. That includes saddle work, stud and anchor problems, sagging tune-o-matics, and conversions like hardtail or string-through. If you bought a new bridge that doesn’t quite fit, we make it fit.
Bring it in. We’ll look it over, tell you what’s going on, and give you a quote.
Bridge & Tailpiece services
26 services. Don't see your problem? Call or text, we probably fix it.
Bridge replacement
Swap a worn, broken, or cheap bridge for a better one and make sure it fits the existing holes and string spacing.
Sounds like: new bridge, bridge broken, upgrade bridge, bridge doesn't fit
Full detailsBridge height adjustment
Raise or lower the bridge to set string height where it plays best. Usually done as part of a setup.
Sounds like: strings too high, bridge too low, action at the bridge, raise bridge
Full detailsBridge saddle replacement
Replace worn, cracked, or rusty saddles so the strings sit right and stay put.
Sounds like: saddle broken, rusty saddles, new saddles, saddle screw stripped
Bridge saddle notch filing
Clean up or recut the string notches in the saddles so strings don't slip, buzz, or break.
Sounds like: string keeps breaking at saddle, string slips off saddle, saddle notch too deep, sitar buzz at bridge
Bridge saddle radius matching
Set each saddle height to match the fretboard radius so every string feels even under your fingers.
Sounds like: strings uneven height, middle strings too low, saddle radius, one string higher than the rest
Bridge saddle compensation
Fine-tune saddle positions or shapes so notes stay in tune up the neck.
Sounds like: out of tune up the neck, saddle compensation, intonation won't set, saddle maxed out
Full detailsBridge post replacement
Replace bent, stripped, or seized bridge posts so the bridge sits level and adjusts again.
Sounds like: bridge post bent, post won't turn, bridge leaning, bridge post stripped
Bridge stud anchor replacement
Swap loose or damaged stud anchors so the bridge and tailpiece are solid in the body. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: bridge stud loose, anchor pulling out, stud wobbles, bushing loose
Bridge stud anchor pulling
Safely pull stuck stud anchors without chipping the finish, for upgrades or replacement.
Sounds like: remove stud anchors, stuck bushings, pull bridge inserts
Bridge screw hole repair
Fill and redrill stripped bridge screw holes so the bridge holds tight under string tension.
Sounds like: bridge screws stripped, bridge lifting, screw won't tighten, bridge pulling up
Bridge grounding wire repair
Reconnect or replace a broken bridge ground wire to stop hum that goes away when you touch the strings.
Sounds like: hum stops when i touch strings, bridge ground broken, buzz when not touching strings, ground wire
Full detailsBridge rattle fix
Track down and stop rattles from loose saddles, springs, posts, or hardware.
Sounds like: bridge rattles, buzz from bridge, saddles rattle, rattle when i play
Bridge cover install
Fit a bridge cover or ashtray-style cover to your guitar or bass for looks or palm muting.
Sounds like: bridge cover, ashtray cover, cover for bridge
Tailpiece replacement
Replace a worn, cracked, or plain tailpiece and make sure it fits the existing studs.
Sounds like: new tailpiece, tailpiece cracked, upgrade tailpiece, lightweight tailpiece
Full detailsTailpiece height adjustment
Set tailpiece height for the right string break angle, sustain, and feel.
Sounds like: tailpiece too high, tailpiece too low, strings hit bridge edge, break angle
Tailpiece stud replacement
Replace bent, stripped, or seized tailpiece studs.
Sounds like: tailpiece stud stripped, stud bent, tailpiece won't tighten
Stop bar install
Install a stop bar tailpiece with properly placed studs. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: install stop tailpiece, stop bar, add tailpiece
Wraparound bridge install
Fit a wraparound bridge, including intonated wraparounds, to your guitar.
Sounds like: wraparound bridge, wrap tail, one piece bridge
Tune-o-matic installation
Install a tune-o-matic bridge with correct placement and height for good intonation.
Sounds like: tune o matic, tom bridge, abr-1, install tune-o-matic
Tune-o-matic sag correction
Fix a collapsed or sagging tune-o-matic so the strings don't drop and the radius stays true.
Sounds like: bridge sagging, tune-o-matic collapsed, bridge bent in the middle, middle strings buzz
Roller bridge install
Install a roller bridge to cut string friction and help tuning stability, especially with a vibrato.
Sounds like: roller bridge, strings stick at bridge, bigsby tuning problems
Fixed bridge conversion
Convert a tremolo guitar to a fixed bridge for better tuning stability. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: remove tremolo, convert to hardtail, fixed bridge, get rid of whammy
String-through conversion
Convert to string-through-body stringing with ferrules for feel and sustain. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: string through body, string thru conversion, drill for string through
String ferrule replacement
Replace loose, missing, or mismatched string ferrules on the back of the body.
Sounds like: ferrule missing, ferrule loose, string through ferrules, ferrule rattles
Mute install (bass)
Add a bridge mute to your bass for that thumpy, short-sustain sound.
Sounds like: bass mute, foam mute, palm mute bass, thumpy bass tone
Ashtray cover install (bass)
Fit a vintage-style ashtray bridge cover to your bass.
Sounds like: ashtray cover, bass bridge cover, p bass ashtray