Current Factory setup for G&L guitars with vibrato bridges

[Craig]

[This post is based upon information provided by John Toner, G&L Customer Service]

Use this setup information for 2009 - present models.
This information will get you to a good starting point and then you can make the specific adjustments to your own preference.

The dimensions and specs have changed over time as the instruments were tweaked or changed over the years.

Steve Grom (Director of Manufacturing) has done much to standardize and refine our instruments.
The result is a line of instruments that are more consistent in quality, better component fit,
and better playability.

I checked a USA Legacy and a USA S-500 that I built yesterday against an '09 Tribute Comanche for the set up.
My set up is as follows:
At the 12th fret, the #1E should measure 4/64" from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string.
The #6E should measure 5/64"
The strings in between should taper up between these.
The G&L DF and DFS bridge set up should be about 2/16" from the body to the bottom of the bridge.

Legacy DFS bridge:


S-500 bridge:


Tribute Comanche bridge:



(Note: the links below will each be opened into a new tab)
For setup and maintenance information on the Kahler vibratos, see Kahler vibratos.
For setup and maintenance information on the Floyd Rose vibrato, see Floyd Rose vibrato.
For setup and maintenance information on the Bigsby vibrato, see Bigsby vibrato.

Hope this helps.

[Craig]

The SC-2 model's DF vibrato bridge setting has not changed and still sits 3/16" from the body.
See original Owner's Manual, Version 2 for all setup details.

Hope this helps.