- Typically found on Gibson guitars.
- Consists of a metal bridge with two mounting posts that hold it in place.
- The strings are anchored at one end to the bridge and at the other end to the tailpiece.
- Intonation is adjusted by screws that move the bridge forward or backward.
2. Stratocaster bridge:
- Found on Fender Stratocaster guitars and many other electric guitars.
- Consists of a metal block with six individual saddles.
- Each saddle is adjustable for height and intonation.
- The strings are anchored at one end to the saddles and at the other end to the tremolo unit.
3. Floyd Rose bridge:
- A floating tremolo bridge system.
- Found on many high-end electric guitars.
- Consists of a locking nut that holds the strings in place at the headstock and a bridge with a locking mechanism.
- The tremolo bar can be used to create a wide range of pitch effects without the strings going out of tune.
4. Bigsby bridge:
- A vibrato bridge system.
- Found on many Gretsch guitars.
- Consists of a metal plate with a spring that is attached to the tailpiece.
- When the tremolo bar is pushed or pulled, the spring stretches or compresses, causing the bridge to move and the strings to change pitch.