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Schwartz x RetroSpec St. Helens Combo ABR-1 + Aluminum Stoptail - Nickel
Schwartz x RetroSpec St. Helens Combo ABR-1 + Aluminum Stoptail - Nickel
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Introducing the Schwartz x RetroSpec Collaboration. All parts are aged by Historic Makeovers.
The St.Helens ABR-1 Bridge is made from our unique alloys, analyzed from original parts to meet vintage correct specs regarding composition and hardness to make up for a truly original and authentic sounding hardware.
After studying various vintage original bridges over the past two decades, we selected what we believed to be the best-sounding one and sent it to a laboratory for a precise material analysis.
The data and insights we gathered enabled us to custom order a unique alloy from a local supplier, available exclusively for Schwarz Custom Parts. This allows us to cast our parts to precise specifications and measurements.
- Diecast bridge base made from vintage correct zinc alloy (zamac)
- Saddles and intonation screws made from custom spec'd brass alloy
- Saddles tested for hardness according to HV (Vickers hardness)
- Drum and hand polished for original look
- Vintage correct 2-29/32” (73,8mm) post spacing
- 3,9 mm bridge post holes
- Fits 6-32 UNC (3,5 mm) bridge posts
- Correct 4-40 UNC intonation screws
- Bridge posts and thumbwheels not included
- Made of diecast aluminium
- Nickel plating without copper layer underneath (vintage correct)
- Hand sanded and polished by Historic Makeovers for an authentic look, making each piece unique, just like the 50s parts
- Key areas, like the thickness of the "ears" and the fit, are carefully controlled to ensure consistent tonal quality
- 82 mm stud spacing
- Studs not included
Please allow 3-5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.
