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Prototype 60's tailpiece
« on: February 05, 2008, 05:50:52 PM »
Here's the first proto:



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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2008, 05:55:57 PM »
Well, it certainly looks nice, but what's the story on it? Did I miss it or just forget? Is this strictly "for the 'Birds" or part of a larger project?
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2008, 06:04:10 PM »
This is for 60's Birds, anyone who wants one can put their order in.  This is the first prototype.  The final pieces will be nickel plated and polished up real nice.  It's essentially a project Scott (godofthunder) and I dreamed up for our basses.  It'll be a nice companion to his bridge.  I'll be able to sell 'em for $80 plus shipping once I place the final order.  I'm up to 20 pieces as of today.  A minimum order from the machine shop is 20, so I can add more, but once that's done, I can only go back for 20 or more after that.
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2008, 06:12:38 PM »
Just curious (thinking about possibilities for a future project), what's the string spacing?
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2008, 05:35:11 AM »
The e to g spacing is 2.25" with:

e to a = 3/4"
a to d = 11/16"
d to g = 3/4"

These specs are right off of an original 60's tailpiece I got form Scott, so it's right on with the Gibson specs.

Let me know if you'd like one.
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2008, 05:36:40 AM »
 Credit for  making this happen goes to Bill. I would like to than my bother in law Michael for loaning me his '64 Thunderbird so Bill had a pattern for his machinist. They look fantastic btw !
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2008, 05:37:02 AM »
Very Nice !


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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2008, 05:56:22 AM »
Thanks guys, I'll put an order in by Friday.
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2008, 07:48:44 AM »
Like I said, I'll take four. Not sure for what (you don't really lose tailpieces, at least I don't), but I'll come up with something someday.

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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2008, 09:59:02 AM »
Yeah, I'll probably want one, too.  Like Uwe said...   :-\
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2008, 10:53:01 AM »
Quote from: drbassman on February 06, 2008, 05:35:11 AM
The e to g spacing is 2.25" with:

e to a = 3/4"
a to d = 11/16"
d to g = 3/4"

These specs are right off of an original 60's tailpiece I got form Scott, so it's right on with the Gibson specs.

Let me know if you'd like one.

Thanks for checking, but I would be looking for something narrower, like Rick spacing.
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2008, 10:56:48 AM »
Adultry again, Herr Moderator?  ::)
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2008, 11:06:25 AM »
No, wasn't planning on a Rick-style project, but I do want narrower spacing. Remember that Les Paul flattop faded I got and returned because of the awful finish? That was great to play -- long scale, narrower spacing like the EB-0L but with a much better neck profile and better balance.
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2008, 11:41:23 AM »
Quote from: gweimer on February 06, 2008, 09:59:02 AM
Yeah, I'll probably want one, too.  Like Uwe said...   :-\

You're in for one.
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Re: Prototype 60's tailpiece
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2008, 12:53:58 PM »
I wonder if the Back ones will be like that?

If not I would think you want one of these.
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