The new Mann Made bridge 2040-N made the PRS CE 24 what it should have been.
Everything on this bridge, workmanship, string action setup, intonation, smoothness of vibrato, and more is far above the stock bridge. Tone and feel is remarkably better too.
Really recommend if doing this work yourself read everything and view his video.
The instructions and video from John Mann specify a 2.5 mm Allen key to set the new screws height related to the bridge plate top surface.
Mine came shipped with a 3mm Allen key. I had a 2.5 mm so used it
A 1.5 mm guitar pick included in the box measures to be 1/16 of inch thick, perfect to confirm bridge height. After setting the bridge screws , springs , strings and tremolo claw, the bridge height from the body was perfect at 1/16.
The included set of 4 springs are a bit longer and stiffer than the original PRS springs. Using all 4 prevented a pull up on the tremolo arm as they were already at their minimum length after string installation , tuning and claw setting to achieve even bridge height . I finally used 3 springs which provided good range of vibrato up or down pitch. I used some Earnie B strings 10-46 for initial setup of intonation, string height via the saddles . Once dialed in I setup my preferred brand String J 10/48 balanced light . I’ve had these and other strings on the stock bridge, but none of them had the tone, feel , clarity and overall richness. The Mann Bridge has made a remarkable change for the better. Highly recommend it.
Jeff Mann
Posted on 28 June 2023 at 18:06