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    Graph Tech TUSQ Tune-O-Matic Saddle Set (Nashville, post-2000)

    Graph Tech's self-lubricating synthetic saddle set (PQ-8501-00), engineered for post-2000 Gibson Nashville-spec Tune-o-Matic bridges (also fits ResoMax bridges).

    4 guitars checked: 4 likely drop-in.

    For your Gibson Firebird

    Likely drop-in

    Matches your guitar's Nashville-spec bridge exactly. Drops into the existing saddle slots, no need to replace the whole bridge.

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    Guitars we've checked

    4 guitars checked: 4 likely drop-in.

    Gibson

    Explorer 2019

    Likely drop-in

    Matches your guitar's Nashville-spec bridge exactly. Drops into the existing saddle slots, no need to replace the whole bridge.

    Why we say this

    Saddle-only swap matched to this guitar's confirmed post-2000 Gibson Nashville-spec Tune-o-Matic bridge, per Graph Tech's own bridge-stamp fitment guide (PQ-8501-00). Not a universal TOM saddle, this SKU is specific to the Nashville-post bridge family.

    Gibson

    Firebird 2020

    Likely drop-in

    Matches your guitar's Nashville-spec bridge exactly. Drops into the existing saddle slots, no need to replace the whole bridge.

    Why we say this

    Saddle-only swap matched to this guitar's confirmed post-2000 Gibson Nashville-spec Tune-o-Matic bridge, per Graph Tech's own bridge-stamp fitment guide (PQ-8501-00). Not a universal TOM saddle, this SKU is specific to the Nashville-post bridge family.

    Gibson

    Flying V 2019

    Likely drop-in

    Matches your guitar's Nashville-spec bridge exactly. Drops into the existing saddle slots, no need to replace the whole bridge.

    Why we say this

    Saddle-only swap matched to this guitar's confirmed post-2000 Gibson Nashville-spec Tune-o-Matic bridge, per Graph Tech's own bridge-stamp fitment guide (PQ-8501-00). Not a universal TOM saddle, this SKU is specific to the Nashville-post bridge family.

    Gibson

    Les Paul Modern 2020

    Likely drop-in

    Matches your guitar's Nashville-spec bridge exactly. Drops into the existing saddle slots, no need to replace the whole bridge.

    Why we say this

    Saddle-only swap matched to this guitar's confirmed post-2000 Gibson Nashville-spec Tune-o-Matic bridge, per Graph Tech's own bridge-stamp fitment guide (PQ-8501-00). Not a universal TOM saddle, this SKU is specific to the Nashville-post bridge family.

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