Category:Tremolos/Bridges

A comprehensive list and guide to the bridges and tremolos' used on Jackson and Charvel guitars as well as some definitions regarding guitar and bridge type along with corresponding years where applicable.

Hardtail

Hard tail generally defines a guitar who's strings are fastened or anchored securely to the body of the guitar.

String thru, Wrap Around, Evertune, hipshot, and stop tail pieces are examples of a hard tail guitar or bridge system.

Fender style 6 screw 1 piece tremolo bridge

Early Hotrodded, as well prepro and early post production Charvel guitars were equipped with this particular bridge unless modified or other wise specified. A very versatile bridge that can be blocked, docked, or floating.

TOM

Tune-O-Matic bridge.

This particular style of bridge is popularly used on hard tail guitars. It allows the user to adjust string height for action, as well as individually adjust strings for intonation.

Tremolo Bridges

A tremolo bridge or floating bridge is a non fixed style bridge that does exactly that, float.

JT-6