{"product_id":"schwartz-x-retrospec-st-helens-combo-abr-1-aluminum-stoptail-nickel","title":"St. Helens x RetroSpec St. Helens Combo \"Classic\" Adjustable Bridge + Aluminum Stop Tailpiece - Nickel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to present a complete vintage-correct bridge and tailpiece solution — the \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Helens x RetroSpec \"Classic\" Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the original ABR-1 design used throughout the late 1950s, this set delivers the materials, feel, and tonal response that defined Gibson's most celebrated instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe bridge is crafted from vintage-correct zamac with soft brass saddles that sit freely in the body, with no retaining wire — just like original Burst-era examples. The alloy and hardness were matched through detailed analysis to recreate authentic tonal response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe stoptail is made from lightweight aluminum and finished in gold plating without a copper underlayer, preserving vintage-correct construction and resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to own it — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get the set exactly as it would have left the bench in the golden era: clean, correct, and ready to build with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the same vintage-correct hardware is taken further. Each Aged set is hand-aged in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to the high-end restorations we're known for. We work every set by hand, one piece at a time: reading the metal, breaking the plating, and settling the finish the way decades of honest playing would. Nothing is stamped, tumbled in a batch, or rushed. Because each piece is treated individually, no two are ever alike — the set you receive carries its own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePerfect for restorations, conversions, or any player chasing the golden age of tone and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience true vintage performance and appearance — only from RetroSpec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eABR-1 style adjustable bridge (no retaining wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAluminum Stop Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDie-cast zamac body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNickel plating without copper underlayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSoft brass saddles (un-notched)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSaddles tested for hardness (HV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNo retaining wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePost spacing: 2-29\/32″ (73.8mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eString spread: 2-1\/16″ (52.4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBridge post holes: 3.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFits 6-32 UNC posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e4-40 UNC intonation screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop Tailpiece Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDie-cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNickel plating without copper underlayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHand-sanded and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e82mm stud spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Bridge posts, thumbwheels, and studs not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Helens","offers":[{"title":"Nickel Combo - Aged","offer_id":54237053419886,"sku":"SSHRSHMCNA","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel Combo - NOS","offer_id":54237053452654,"sku":"SSHRSHMCNN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/St.HelensxRetroSpecVintagePartscomboNickel.jpg?v=1783700090","url":"https:\/\/retrospecvintageparts.com\/products\/schwartz-x-retrospec-st-helens-combo-abr-1-aluminum-stoptail-nickel","provider":"RetroSpec Vintage Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}