Guitar players till now have had to choose between a fixed or a floating bridge. The MOAB bridge was designed to tackle this problem and provide a bridge that can function as both. I have designed, manufactured, tested and patented the design. I am currently working on bringing this product to market.
FIXED OR FLOATING
Why Not Have Both
A BRIDGE THAT DOES EVERYTHING
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
The MOAB bridge can switch between a fixed and floating system on the fly. The patented design ensures that the balance point for perfectly tuned strings aligns exactly with the locking point. This ensures stable tuning in both fixed and floating position. The ability to lock also allows for alternative tunings.
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The tremolo arm position when parallel to the string gives a floating tremolo bridge.
In this position, the bridge functions like any other floating tremolo bridge. The tremolo arm when perpendicular to the strings results in a fixed bridge.
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The result is a single system for divebombs and double stop bends.
Superb Tuning Stability
A traditional floating tremolo bridge requires fine tuners as the string clamp or lock at the nut deforms the tuned strings. The MOAB bridge does not require fine tuners as the patented nut design provides clamping without producing deformation.
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Like a traditional floating bridge, the MOAB bridge is double locking. This prevents loss of tuning due to the sliding if strings at the saddles and the nut.
Set it up the way you want it
Independent string height and intonation adjustment, lets you set up the instrument just as you like it.
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The MOAB bridge works with fretboards of all radii. Each saddle of the bridge has independent height adjustment. Each saddle also has independent intonation adjustment.
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Unlike a traditional floating bridge intonation and string height can be adjusted when strings are under tension. This results in an easier and simpler setup.
A tremolo that will last forever
The MOAB bridge is machined out of stainless steel for the ultimate corrosion resistance and toughness. Ball bearings at the tremolo pivot ensure longevity.
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A common reason for a tremolo bridge failure is corrosion and wear tear. A tremolo bridge works optimally only as long as the friction at the pivot is minimal.A knife edge pivot provides low friction at the cost of durability. Ball bearings ensure a low friction pivot and logevity,
MOAB prototype 1
The MOAB bridge prototype has been fitted in a custom made electric guitar tested to validate its result. Comparative testing was conducted against other commercially successful models.
The MOAB prototype 1 has been CNC machined out of stainless steel. A handmade electric guitar was used as a testing platform. Various comparative tests were carried out against namely Fender Bridge, Floyd Rose bridge and a Tune-o-matic fixed bridge. All guitars were tuned to within +/- 5 cents for standard tuning.
Test 1
The guitars were played for a short duration of 3 minutes after tuning.
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Test 2
Double stop bends were performed on adjacent strings to check for temporary loss of tuning.
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Test 3
The instruments were played for 15 minutes each to asses the gradual loss in tuning that may occur.
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Results
The MOAB bridge remains in tune in all tests. Fender and Floyd Rose Tremolo bridges fail in double stop bends test. The MOAB bridge with its unique ability to switch between a fixed bridge and a floating bridge always stays in tune no matter what you throw at it.