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OldManC
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Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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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:
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...
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godofthunder
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Keep On Rock'n !
Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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June 19, 2009, 05:49:34 PM »
That looks great ! Yet another use ! I bet it plays and feels better.
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SKATE RAT
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Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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June 19, 2009, 06:00:44 PM »
you gonna plug that hole?
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OldManC
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Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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June 19, 2009, 06:22:53 PM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on June 19, 2009, 06:00:44 PM
you gonna plug that hole?
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.
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SKATE RAT
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Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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June 19, 2009, 07:21:21 PM »
that bass is so badass!!!!!! really nice.
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Basvarken
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Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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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...
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Chris P.
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Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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June 21, 2009, 09:39:19 AM »
Finish it white and sell it to me!
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Daniel_J
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No, I'm not Japanese. I am Brazilian actually...
Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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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.
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Highlander
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Re: Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge
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June 21, 2009, 03:55:23 PM »
Nice 'bird George...
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