A bridge for a stringed
musical instrument is provided. The bridge is machined
solid from various metals, selected for their metallurgic and sonorous qualities. It is machined as a movable one-piece
solid body and plate, selectively used in combination with a separate machined
tremolo block and
tremolo arm, or a fixed two-piece
system: a body and mounting plate. Increased
mass of a rounded, machined design and the qualities of the bridge metals combine to improve sustain of the instrument. The bridge's preferred rounded ergonomic design allows the player hand protection from the string saddles and screws, the bridge itself visually compliments typical
guitar contours and provides a surface for branding. It may replace existing bridges or be used in new instruments.