Start With Compatibility
These guides cover compatibility checks, installation sequence, initial setup, adjustment and maintenance for KMS bridge and tremolo systems.
Use the guide for the exact product family. Similar bridge types can use different posts, bushings, locking methods, saddle systems and adjustment sequences.
Compatibility is part of the installation. Do not begin by forcing the new component into the existing mounting system. Identify and measure the interface first.
General Bridge-System Guides
Use these guides when starting from the existing guitar or bridge architecture rather than from a KMS product name.
Tune-O-Matic Bridges
Identification, compatibility, installation sequence, action, radius and intonation for Tune-O-Matic-style systems.
Telecaster-Style Three-Saddle Bridges
Installation and setup guidance for compensated three-saddle bridge systems, including action, radius and intonation.
One-Piece Wraparound Bridges
Compatibility, stud geometry, installation and setup principles for compensated one-piece wraparound systems.
KMS Product Installation & Setup
Choose the guide for the exact KMS product family and task.
FlowTrem2 Installation
Compatibility, tremolo-block height, mounting and initial setup for FlowTrem2.
ONE & Vintage ONE
Compatibility, mounting and initial setup for KMS Tune-O-Matic bridge systems.
TV-Rails
Installation and setup for compensation, radius and intonation on the TV-Rails three-saddle system.
FlowTrem2 Setup & Care
Bridge balance, action, intonation, maintenance and ongoing setup after installation.
JAM Bridge
Bushings, locking, radius and intonation for the JAM Bridge platform.
Whiptail
Stud angle, compensation and intonation for the Whiptail wraparound bridge family.
Stop when resistance or geometry is unclear.
Incorrect threads, misaligned bushings or insufficient moving clearance can damage the guitar or hardware.