Tune-o-matic bridge setup

1. Which way should tune-o-matic bridge face?
2. How high should my tune-o-matic bridge be?
3. What does a tune-o-matic bridge do?

Which way should tune-o-matic bridge face?

The intonation adjustment screws on a Tune-o-matic bridge should face the neck and pickups, not the tailpiece. If they're reversed, the adjustment screw heads may interfere with the strings coming off the saddles. When this happens, it alters the string angle and can cause rattling or other problems.

How high should my tune-o-matic bridge be?

You should start at 5/64” on the low E and 4/64” on the high E. The rest of the center strings should evenly flow with this radius if it matches the radius gauge.

What does a tune-o-matic bridge do?

Many guitar designs with fixed bridges have the bridge slanted or stepped so that the distance from nut to bridge is larger for thick strings. The Tune-o-matic extends this idea to make the distance adjustable for all the strings, within limits.