Has Gibson ditched the Babicz bridge?

[Grog]

I don't know how many bass bridges have a five string version available, but I don't see the Gibson five string basses flying off the shelves, new or used.

[Dave W]

There are plenty of five string bass bridges available. Gibson has a hard enough time committing to four string basses. I hope that changes in due time when new management takes over.

[gearHed289]

I mistakenly thought the SG I posted a picture of had a Babicz bridge. Here's a T-bird that was just posted on the Gibson facebook page with the same bridge. What is it?

[4stringer77]

It looks like the Babicz version meant to retrofit the 3 point oil rig. Same as the 2015 thunderbird had.

[Dave W]

I agree. From this distance, that one looks like a Babicz.

[moonshinegtrs]

I agree. From this distance, that one looks like a Babicz.

I'm with Dave, looks like a Babicz to me.




Moonshine

[Basvarken]

it's a Babicz

[gearHed289]

Ah, OK, thanks. So I'm NOT losing my mind...

[ComingUpRoses]

What's interesting to me is that, it seems like the only Gibson 2019 basses that have the Babicz bridge are the latest incarnation of the EB series.
The Tbirds and SG's don't have them, they're back to the 3 pointers.

And newbie here to the LBO.

[TBird1958]

What's interesting to me is that, it seems like the only Gibson 2019 basses that have the Babicz bridge are the latest incarnation of the EB series.
The Tbirds and SG's don't have them, they're back to the 3 pointers.

And newbie here to the LBO.

   

Welcome!

I'll add that they could at least make them in chrome

[uwe]

Or not, hmpf!

Hi Dr. Strangelove!

[TBird1958]

Or not, hmpf!

Hi Dr. Strangelove!

On the finishes they're offering I do think it would be a welcome option at least. They (Gibson) really need a classy girl like me to run the Bass Dept. 

[ComingUpRoses]

   

Welcome!

I'll add that they could at least make them in chrome

Thank you, And agreed on the chrome V.

[ComingUpRoses]

Or not, hmpf!

Hi Dr. Strangelove!

 

[4stringer77]

Chrome is fine but the black bridge has a nice continuity with the pickups and headstock. I think the three point looks more at home with the classic designs and the babicz is where it belongs on the newer design.