60's TB tailpieces!

[drbassman]

If Hipshot introduces a bridge/tailpiece combo at the same price as their Type A bridge or slightly more they'd get builder business, but just doing an orphan tailpiece doesn't make much sense in my opinion, too small a market.  Scott's bridge is a fantastic solution for original Birds but is unnecessary for a custom or production bass with correct positioning of posts.  I DO wish I had  Reverse to put one on, that's for sure.  Re a possible Hipshot tailpiece only, I'd buy one for my BaCH.

Even an orphan tail piece would have a market IMHO for use with other vintage bridges missing one.  Of course, a setup with integrated bridge/tail piece would be the ideal situation.  Maybe that could happen as well.

[drbassman]

Got a note tonight from Hipshot.  They're gonna make some tail pieces!  More info to come as soon as I hear back from them.

[shadowcastaz]

Im in for a couple. :mrgreen:Nice?

[godofthunder]

I agree guys.  I think Scott should call them, I have encouraged him to do so!

Bill has been kind enough to grease the skids for me to talk to the folks at Hipshot and I will make that call as soon as I get the green light from Bill.  The guy who ran my bridges is not even answering his phone. My bridge was never intended for anything other than vintage 60's birds, and the cost reflects that, plus they were costly to make due to the small numbers made. I am hoping that Hipshot can bring their expertise to my bridge and get the cost down. If they can get the cost down then it would be practical for applications other than vintage birds.

[godofthunder]

Even an orphan tail piece would have a market IMHO for use with other vintage bridges missing one.  Of course, a setup with integrated bridge/tail piece would be the ideal situation.  Maybe that could happen as well.

I would love to see that happen ! I Also have studs designed for my bridge that I would like to include in the package.

[drbassman]

I would love to see that happen ! I Also have studs designed for my bridge that I would like to include in the package.

Make the call!

[dadagoboi]

I would love to see that happen ! I Also have studs designed for my bridge that I would like to include in the package.

Best of Luck, Scott!  You deserve it for coming up with a great solution to the vintage Tbird bridge problem.  You understand what it should look like.

[godofthunder]

 I made the call, I spoke with a very nice guy named Bill who does much of the design, one of and prototype work. He did tell me that he now recalls the encounter I had with Hipshot employees that examined my bass and bridge several years ago, nice to know I didn't imagine it. lets see what happens.

[jumbodbassman]

assuming price makes sense i am in for 3-4

[drbassman]

I'm waiting to hear back from them as to how we go about ordering them and how much they'll cost. Stay tuned.............

[birdie]

Any news?

[drbassman]

Any news?

Not yet.

[drbassman]

Got a note from Hipshot last night.  It will be about a week and a half.  I'll keep you all posted.

[godofthunder]

Bill from Hipshot just sent me a note also. He is coming out to our gig in Waterloo NY Saturday night. Bill you up for a road trip ?

[sniper]

i NEED a couple of T-Bird tail pieces ... one in black!!!!!