The Tune-o-matic Powerbridge Pickup can install without any major modification to a Les Paul. You will have to file a small notch in the pickup-mounting ring to route the Powerbridge wire. If you want to keep the cosmetics of the guitar absolutely untouched, we suggest that you purchase a new pickup-mounting ring to replace the original.

Nashville vs. ABR-1 format
The Tune-o-Matic Powerbridge conforms to the footprint of Gibson’s Nashville-style bridge. If you are replacing an old style ABR-1 Bridge with a Powerbridge, ask your repair-person to plug and re-drill the post-holes on the guitar’ top to fit the hardware and hole spacing for the Nashville bridge.

Long-Shaft Powerchip
We offer a special Powerchip with the correct shaft length, specifically for Les Paul® Tune-o-matic Powerbridge users. The potentiometer for this Powerchip will retrofit perfectly into Les Paul models with long-shaft volume and tone controls.