Original rosewood bridge or tune-o-matic

[Mojito Joe]

Just curious to hear what players prefer. I have a lovely t100d with original rosewood bridge, and also a tune o matic. Both have their own charms. What’s the general consensus on that? Cheers and twang on

 

[GAD]

It really depends on what you want from the guitar.

 

[mellowgerman]

I like both. Looking forward to trying a Graph Tech Resomax on my old Gretsch 6191, which is kind of in between?

 

[shihan]

I like both, too. I have a tune o matic type on my NS X-175 and a wood bridge on my X-500. Apples and oranges, I know, but both have advantages. I, too am interested in trying a tru-arc or similar on my X-500.

 

[Walter Broes]

It really depends on what you want from the guitar.

This

 

[matsickma]

What type of pickups are on your Slim Jim?
M

 

[Shakeylee]

i have a rosewood bridge on my CE-100 and a melita bridge on my T-100.

i like them both, i would like to try a tru-arc or compton soon

 

[Mojito Joe]

I have the Mickey Mouse pickups. I do like the woody tone of the original rosewood bridge, but I find the tuno matic more versatile. It’s also more comfortable under the right hand playing close to the bridge. Especially I guess since I prefer a plain G string. Again for its versatility. If I was only playing jazz then a wound G with the rosewood bridge would be fine. But I like to play some blues too. Thanks for the heads up on the new bridges, I’m gonna try it. Twang on Guilders : )

 

[Mojito Joe]

What type of pickups are on your Slim Jim?
M

Mickey Mouse

 

[jp]

Nothing to add that hasn't been said. I agree that it depends on what you're playing.

I did want to mention that that's a nice Hofner President. :C) My main bass is a '65 Hofner Club.