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Title: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: OldManC on June 19, 2009, 05:23:50 PM

Every once in a while it would pop into my head to try this and I finally remembered to do so today. I haven't used a tuner to see how close I can get the intonation, but by ear it doesn't sound off at all on the G string. I know theoretically this shouldn't work, but here it is:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/77GrecoTBIIbodywDassonbridgeII.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/77GrecoTBIIbodywDassonbridgeIV.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/77GrecoTBIIwDassonbridgeII.jpg)

The center post for the three point leaves a hole (and the Grecos had a sleeve which shows even more), but if I ever refin this bass it'll definitely get the Dasson treatment! I'm gonna leave it as is for now and see how I like it. I think it looks a LOT better. I'll bet a certain Fraulein might think so, too...  ;)

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: godofthunder on June 19, 2009, 05:49:34 PM

That looks great ! Yet another use  ! I bet it plays and feels better.

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: SKATE RAT on June 19, 2009, 06:00:44 PM

you gonna plug that hole?     ;D

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: OldManC on June 19, 2009, 06:22:53 PM

Quote from: SKATE RAT on June 19, 2009, 06:00:44 PM

you gonna plug that hole?     ;D

I'll probably refin this at some point. White of course... When I do, the hole will get good and plugged!

I just need to get it intonated by someone who knows more than me to make sure it's good. Otherwise, I'll move the bridge up a bit. I have the stud sleeves from an old Allparts order, so if I have to I'll plug all three holes and go from there.

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: SKATE RAT on June 19, 2009, 07:21:21 PM

that bass is so badass!!!!!! really nice.

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: Basvarken on June 20, 2009, 08:12:39 PM

Wow George,
That is a great idea! It looks much better this way.
Waitaminit, I have a Greco too...
If I look at mine I don't think it would work. I would need almost one centimeter more travel on the G with that bridge...

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: Chris P. on June 21, 2009, 09:39:19 AM

Finish it white and sell it to me! ;D

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: Daniel_J on June 21, 2009, 10:52:24 AM

If you're not much into palm muting, you can just put a cover/palm rest in front of the bridge, just like a Gibson, the extra hole would be covered.

Title: Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
Post by: Highlander on June 21, 2009, 03:55:23 PM

Nice 'bird George...