ABR-1 bridge choices

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I am part way through a couple of LP style builds 

Are there any good ABR bridges without going high end ? 

On a recent carved top build i ended up swapping the Schaller Signum bridge for a much cheaper wilkinson bridge  that in the end sounded just as good and was a damn sight easier to adjust and intonate than the signum.   

Just wondering if there are any good budget ABR1s about before i post a WTB in the parts classifieds.   Or if anyone has a couple to sell let me know. 

cheers 
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  • GluedtoMusicGluedtoMusic Frets: 74
    edited October 2022 tFB Trader
    What's your budget? The Faber ABRH is a great option or the Gotoh GE104B is very good value for money (metric only size though)
    Supplier of Gotoh, Fender, Gibson, Faber, Schaller, Hipshot, Floyd Rose, TonePros, Graph Tech, Hosco luthier tools and many more.
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 28749
    Faber stuff is fantastic. Always my first choice, though I'm not sure how much they cost these days
    The Assumptions - UAE party band for all your rock & soul desires
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  • robertyroberty Frets: 10932
    +1 for Faber or Gotoh, whichever is cheapest. I don't think you can go wrong with either
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  • PeteCPeteC Frets: 500
    great - thanks - they look in the right ballpark 

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  • sawyersawyer Frets: 733
    Faber
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3362
    edited October 2022 tFB Trader
    I use gotoh and kluson but I like the normal abr1 with threaded posts direct into the body.

    Oh yeah forgot faber too.
    www.danielsguitars.co.uk
    (formerly customkits)
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  • PeteCPeteC Frets: 500
    Cheers all.  Gone with reliced Gotoh on the first build and will try faber on the second.  I like the faber wraparounds I used on my juniors so will try the faber abr1 next time. 

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  • davrosdavros Frets: 1524
    edited October 2022
    I tend to use Faber now, with a ToM and Tailpiece on my last build. The cost adds up when you add in the posts and studs though!
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