Is it worth it? : TonePros AVT2G CH review

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @TheToneLounge
    @TheToneLounge  2 года назад

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  • @alexc3157
    @alexc3157 Месяц назад +1

    Installed this today on my Gibson SG special. Night and day difference in tuning stability and intonation with the Tonepros. It was also pretty much spot on right out the box. It is indeed a little taller that the SG bridge but the Tonepros doesn't tilt like the original so I found I got lower action when swapping and I had to raise the posts (compared to how I had the Gibson bridge posts set)

  • @thehowardtam
    @thehowardtam 2 года назад +2

    Exactly what I need, perfect timing

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      Awesome. It's coming out tomorrow.

  • @jerryverser2391
    @jerryverser2391 2 года назад +1

    That is a beautiful guitar. Sounds tight. Great upgrades!

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, the upgrades were well worth it.

  • @sniffrat3646
    @sniffrat3646 2 года назад +1

    String changing is never my favourite job either. I feel your frustration. Still loving that Jnr

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, that Junior is really cool. I always poke myself in the fingers with the strings and bleed all over the place. lol

  • @Rotary_Phone
    @Rotary_Phone Год назад +1

    Nice! If you're happy with it, that's all that matters. I'd be happy with it too.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      It's a great bridge and highly recommend it.

  • @akrmfk
    @akrmfk 2 года назад +2

    I've used tonepros on 2 of my epiphone guitars. Didnt quite notice tonal upgrade, but can vouch on tuning stability n ease of bridge adjustment.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, same here. I can't hear a difference in tone, but I can hear the difference in tuning stability.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Год назад +1

      The main reason why I would get it is improving the intonation in case if the stock bridge can’t fine tune it.

  • @joe_stepik
    @joe_stepik 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hey there, I’m thinking about buying a TonePros AVT2P N Wraparound Bridge for my Les Paul Jr. I’m having some tuning stability issues so I wonder would this type of upgrade help clearing out the problem ? Thanks in advance

  • @jeff9771
    @jeff9771 4 месяца назад +2

    Funny enough I’ve switched from a tonepros (I upgraded) back to a lightning wrap around, yes stability is a little worse but I love the original look on my 1960’s sg Melody maker

  • @joe_stepik
    @joe_stepik 4 месяца назад +1

    After watching this video, I decided to go with the same bridge you bought. It's for my 2022 Gibson Les Paul Jr.I also have a question, is your tuning stability improved a lot after installing this particular bridge? Because, that's all I'm after.

  • @Geoooooooo91
    @Geoooooooo91 2 года назад +2

    My SG Special has the same bridge (but in chrome) and if I fret too hard on bar chords etc. the notes get pulled sharp - I'm not sure if it's the nut or the bridge or both but this seems like a worthwhile upgrade! Thank you for the informative video 🙏

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      My pleasure George. Bringing it to a tech would definitely help. Sometimes a proper setup is all the guitar needs. If your bridge tilts forward, then this is a great replacement that does help with tuning and action issues.

    • @JPNYC4
      @JPNYC4 Год назад +1

      Will this fit on my Epiphone les Paul jr? Mine has a similar bridge to the one your guitar had pre replacement.

    • @johndaugherty4127
      @johndaugherty4127 Год назад +2

      Are your strings seated in the nut properly? You may have to file out the channels a wee bit.

  • @tonymarinelli7304
    @tonymarinelli7304 Год назад +1

    Love that guitar

  • @TheDistortionPrinciple
    @TheDistortionPrinciple Месяц назад +1

    So how do you actually adjust string height without detuning the strings and unlocked the stud caps. Then moving the stid and retuning over and over until its right?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Месяц назад

      It's the only way tp do it. Just install the high E and low E when adjusting the bridge height. It creates less tension on the bridge and less of a hassle to detune two strings as opposed to 6.

    • @TheDistortionPrinciple
      @TheDistortionPrinciple Месяц назад

      @TheToneLounge ahh gotcha

    • @TheDistortionPrinciple
      @TheDistortionPrinciple Месяц назад +1

      @TheToneLounge I've got an avtii M . Looking for replacements from other brands because the locking stud thing is such a bad design

  • @MadAlhazred
    @MadAlhazred 6 месяцев назад +1

    Anyone know the size of the saddle adjustment screws?

  • @cornnflaek3271
    @cornnflaek3271 4 месяца назад +1

    I saw somewhere that you need to file your own grooves in the saddle on the tonepros, is this true and if so, is it hard to get right?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  4 месяца назад

      @cornnflaek3271 that may be true where you are intending to put a bigger size gauge of strings. If you use 9s or 10s then it works just fine. At least, it did for me.

  • @kenoguitar41
    @kenoguitar41 Год назад +1

    I just put this bridge in my SG special with the aim to fix intonation and be more accurate. It does a great job at that, but somehow it lost some resonance and the sound of the bridge pickup became a bit more brittle, not sure if it’s because the space between the bridge pickup and the bridge is more narrow now. Another thing I noticed was that it did change the feel of the guitar as well so I think I’ll go back to the original bridge and maybe look for another solution, was wondering if you had any other bridges in mind before this one? Great video by the way thanks so much for your knowledge and taking time to make videos like this!!

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      Sadly, I have not tried any other bridges. Do you have any idea what caused the tonal change? I don't remember hearing a tonal change with mine.

    • @kenoguitar41
      @kenoguitar41 Год назад +1

      @@TheToneLounge to be honest I am not sure, the only thing I have changed is the bridge but it just feel different :( I’ll give it a month or so to see if maybe I am just being picky haha thanks for replying!!! :)

    • @walterrizotto8668
      @walterrizotto8668 Год назад +2

      What matters is the distance between the pickup and the saddles. As the bridge itself is bigger, any other physical difference is purely cosmetic.

  • @fordhammie
    @fordhammie Год назад +1

    Great video...What about the radius of the tone pros? I'm looking for one to match the radius of my PRS Singlecut, of which is, 10" and these tone pros are usually radiused to 12". Is this even a factor?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      I think there is a version of these for the PRS models. Perhaps you can find the info on their website?

    • @fordhammie
      @fordhammie Год назад +1

      @@TheToneLounge ok thank you 😊

  • @RavenMadd9
    @RavenMadd9 2 года назад +2

    great guitar .....frigg people's opinions........rock on

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      I've never cared more for people's opinions unless I seek it. :)

  • @ijamsum
    @ijamsum Год назад +1

    To adjust the bridge nuts i use a quarter so you cannot scratch the nut with soft metal like a quarter !
    Removing the bridge nut inserts you use a short brass rod and screw the nut down on the rod which pulls the insert right out of the wood evenly and carefully then insert the inserts that come with your new wrap around bridge.

  • @n34z3r
    @n34z3r 4 месяца назад +1

    Tonepros AVT2G or Tonepros AVT2G CH? I'm going on based on video title. I have a Epoch and this looks perfect to install. Doing the same as you in taking a guitar thats cheap (price not quality) and upgrading.

  • @ltgray2780
    @ltgray2780 2 года назад +1

    Can you tell me what size allen wrench is needed to set the bridge? I lost mine and I'm pretty sure it's metric.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад

      I'll see if I can help you once I get back home from vacation. Have you contacted the company for the answer?

  • @danielguimaraes8705
    @danielguimaraes8705 Год назад +1

    Hi, one question: if I have to move a bit the bridge with the allen kry to fix intonation issues, do I have to unlock the top of the bridge an release all the strings?
    Thank you.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      Releasing the tension from the strings is definitely smart.

    • @danielguimaraes8705
      @danielguimaraes8705 Год назад +1

      @@TheToneLounge thank you, but do I have to unlock the top with a screw or just use the allen key?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад +1

      @@danielguimaraes8705 I'm not sure. Have you looked on their website for some instructions?

    • @danielguimaraes8705
      @danielguimaraes8705 Год назад

      @TheToneLounge thank you , I just wrote them an email. But I'll try to release the strings and see if it moves gently the way it is.

    • @pwrmac7600
      @pwrmac7600 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@danielguimaraes8705 I am sure you have your answer by now, but yes, the locking posts are clamping down onto the bridge to hold it in place. so before any attempts are made to adjust the bridge via the allen screws, you should "unclamp" the bridge from the posts. As far as loosening the strings, everyone will tell you yes. but for minor moves i don't find it necessary.

  • @moonvals
    @moonvals Год назад +1

    Hi. I just bought i Les paul special and the intonation is horrable. Do you still recoment this bridge ?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      100%

    • @moonvals
      @moonvals Год назад +1

      @@TheToneLounge okey nice. Thank you

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад +1

      Let me know if you get to try it. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

  • @DavidV63
    @DavidV63 Год назад +1

    The next question could be : Does this bridge can help to install a Bigsby on a Les Paul Junior or Special ?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      Sadly, I am not able to answer this question.

  • @brandonanderson2066
    @brandonanderson2066 2 года назад +1

    That's a great guitar dude. It's unfortunate you had to upgrade so many things but a p90 gibby is a beautiful thing. The music you used for the background sounded like some bluesy jazz, what was it?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад +1

      It's one of the royalty free songs from the RUclips library.

  • @charlesbolin7249
    @charlesbolin7249 Год назад +1

    Schaller Signum, I would have said Schaller 456T aka Badass like I have on my SG Special, but they don't make it anymore.

  • @ziggamaras
    @ziggamaras Год назад +4

    Feed all the strings first on the bridge then place the bridge on the guitar

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      That's a smarter approach. :)

    • @Jeremya74
      @Jeremya74 3 месяца назад

      He said that in the words

  • @timelanguid4813
    @timelanguid4813 2 года назад +1

    The first bridge was compensated, was that not good enough?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад

      No, I had an extra tilt on top of it all. Plus, I change tunings a lot, with the original bridge, the intonation got wonky.

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 Год назад +1

    Great video. The only reason I would buy a Gibson is that nothing gets the sound they have. Interesting that you changed the pick up.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      The P90 in mine was very different than what we associate as a standard P90.The 2015 models had a design called a "slug" pole P90. They were flat pole and for some reason it sounded more like a standard single coil. This design was originally introduced in 1947, and was used on hollowbody guitars. On a solid body guitar, they sounded different. Hence why I had a P90 made to 50/60's specs.

  • @peterbuckley4690
    @peterbuckley4690 Год назад +1

    Good for left handed guitar?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      There should be left-hand versions. The right-handed version has the sadles filed to right-hand string alignment.

  • @MrPickup12
    @MrPickup12 2 года назад +4

    I doubt the original bridge is titanium. More likely zink pot metal or Zamak. Titanium is expensive and wouldn't be used on a budget instrument.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  2 года назад

      It's Zamak. My replacement nut is titanium.

    • @Jeremya74
      @Jeremya74 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@TheToneLoungereplacement bridge is titanium or nut?....and what nut?

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  3 месяца назад

      @@Jeremya74 the nut on my LP.

    • @Jeremya74
      @Jeremya74 3 месяца назад

      @@TheToneLounge o boy..again, what nut?

  • @michaelmoore7975
    @michaelmoore7975 Год назад +1

    Hipshot tuners. I'll never buy another Grover, Schaller, Kluson...whatever. And if someone gave me those other tuners, I'd say thanks for the fishing weights.
    I've got open backed locking Hipshots on all my guitars and basses. And a Hipshot Xtender on nearly all of them.
    Nice bridge BTW.

    • @TheToneLounge
      @TheToneLounge  Год назад

      Hipshot tuners are great. They worked well on my LP junior.

  • @caseykittel
    @caseykittel Год назад +1

    4:22 and it's even worse when you go to remove the old strings! heheheh

  • @Charlie-hp2oh
    @Charlie-hp2oh Год назад +1

    i hear buzzing when you intonate