Tune-O-Matic Saddles
Kluson USA® Brass Saddle Set of 6 for Wired
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridges
This Kluson USA replacement saddle set (6) pieces is made for wired
Kluson USA bridges only.
Description SKU
Gold KSSW-G
Nickel KSSW-N
Kluson USA® Saddle Set of 6 for Non-wired
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridges
This Kluson USA replacement saddle set (6) pieces is made for
non-wired Kluson USA bridges only.
Description SKU
Gold Plated Brass KSSNW-G
Nickel Plated Brass KSSNW-N
Nylon KSSNW-NYL
Unplated Brass KSSNW-UP
White ABS KSSNW-ABS
KSSNW-N
Nickel Plated Brass
KSSW-G
Gold Finish
DID YOU KNOW?
The tune-o-matic bridge was created by Ted McCarty –
then, President of Gibson® Guitar Corporation. It was introduced
on the Gibson Super 400® guitar in 1953. The next year it was
installed on the Les Paul® Custom. The tune-o-matic became
Gibson’s standard bridge design, replacing the previously used
wraparound bridge on most guitar models.
The ABR-1 style bridge without the retainer wire was commonly
used from 1954-1962. From 1962-1975 the non-wired version
of the bridge was replaced by the ABR-1 with a retainer wire.
Some models, like the SG® were later fitted with the “Harmonica
bridge” from 1970-1980. The modern “Nashville” bridge became
the standard for Gibson USA models in 1975.
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