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I did the Mapleflame mod with a Nashville bridge

JJC

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I know it's been asked about before and there are options from Callaham and Faber that will replace the bushings with steel studs - but I took a different route. First I got the Nashville-ABR-1 conversion bushings from Guitarfetish.com ($11 shipped)- they're the same size as the stock bushings but with a M4 thread. Using the bushings as guides, I wrapped my drill in teflon tape to protect the bushing threads and drilled down into the wood below the bushings about 1/2-3/4 of an inch. Then I tapped the holes, got some long M4 screws, screwed them in, cut them to size, and slapped my Nashville back on (yeah, I know - you're gonna tell me to go ABR - but I like the Nashville). The nice thing is it's all reversible. I was going for more sustain and it worked - I left my old strings on to make sure I wasn't hearing a difference due to new strings.
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skhan007

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Wow, nice job. I've been hoping to build up the courage to do the Mapleflame mod for years. Just haven't mustered the cojones to try. Maybe someday! Great going and nice photos, too.
 

JJC

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Wow, nice job. I've been hoping to build up the courage to do the Mapleflame mod for years. Just haven't mustered the cojones to try. Maybe someday! Great going and nice photos, too.

Me too, I was always nervous about what would happen if I didn't like it - I figured with this method, there's little to risk - unless of course you drop the drill on the guitar or something. I'm sure plugging the holes is optimal, but this was just easier.
 
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