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Title: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on January 25, 2011, 02:50:35 PM: (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/cathousemouse/Hipshot%20Bridge/Hipshot2piecebridge.jpg)

offered in two string spacings but a bit pricey @ $180 for both items.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Barklessdog on January 25, 2011, 02:56:57 PM: Very interesting. Kind of ugly or at least modern looking. Wonder if it retro fits thunderbirds??
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: OldManC on January 25, 2011, 03:30:11 PM: If that came in chrome I might give it a whirl.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on January 25, 2011, 03:52:59 PM: been walking around this photo and i believe i would rather have a black powder painted Dasson with this tailpiece or one of those Carlo 2 piece bridges in black.

it is available in chrome and gold too George.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on January 25, 2011, 06:34:55 PM: They told me they were working on a modern-looking 2 piece bridge when I chatted with Bill. I think it looks pretty good, but the price is a bit high. You can get the Warwick 2 piece bridge for $100 or less, as a comparison. Where did you see it CW?
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on January 25, 2011, 06:37:12 PM: Quote from: drbassman on January 25, 2011, 06:34:55 PM
They told me they were working on a modern-looking 2 piece bridge when I chatted with Bill. I think it looks pretty good, but the price is a bit high. You can get the Warwick 2 piece bridge for $100 or less, as a comparison. Where did you see it CW?

http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=364
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: gearHed289 on January 25, 2011, 07:01:03 PM: Quote from: drbassman on January 25, 2011, 06:34:55 PM
They told me they were working on a modern-looking 2 piece bridge when I chatted with Bill. I think it looks pretty good, but the price is a bit high. You can get the Warwick 2 piece bridge for $100 or less, as a comparison. Where did you see it CW?

Looks nice, like most of their stuff, but I'm not sure what the application would be except for maybe a custom bass. Wish their Ric bridges had those runners between the saddles.

$100 for the Warwick seems like a steal.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on January 25, 2011, 07:05:58 PM: Quote from: gearHed289 on January 25, 2011, 07:01:03 PM
Looks nice, like most of their stuff, but I'm not sure what the application would be except for maybe a custom bass. Wish their Ric bridges had those runners between the saddles.

$100 for the Warwick seems like a steal.

I order the Warwick bridge from a place in England. It may have gone up since last year, but it was $100 including shipping.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on January 25, 2011, 07:16:16 PM: this one?

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/cathousemouse/Hipshot%20Bridge/warwickbridge.jpg)

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http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_bridge_30115_4b.htm
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on January 25, 2011, 07:43:23 PM: Yeah, that looks like the one.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Lightyear on January 25, 2011, 08:12:25 PM: It looks like it's an excellent, well engineered bridge and I love Hipshot but ewwwww! it's just not pretty! Give me the stodgy, old looking one any day. Given the choice I would take the Warwick.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Dave W on January 25, 2011, 08:29:52 PM: $180. is full retail. Hipshot doesn't undercut its retailers. There are places where you can buy their bridges for 20% off or more. If you can get them to order or carry this one, the same would apply.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Basvarken on January 26, 2011, 12:29:04 AM: The tailstop looks upside down. :-\
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on January 26, 2011, 05:49:02 AM: Quote from: Dave W on January 25, 2011, 08:29:52 PM
$180. is full retail. Hipshot doesn't undercut its retailers. There are places where you can buy their bridges for 20% off or more. If you can get them to order or carry this one, the same would apply.

Good point. I often buy Hipshot stuff from Bass Parts Resource or through an Allparts dealer. There are discounts to be had, but the bridge/tailpiece would still retail at $140 with 20% off. Still pretty high in my mind.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Rob on January 26, 2011, 05:29:40 PM: Quote from: Basvarken on January 26, 2011, 12:29:04 AM
The tailstop looks upside down. :-\

AGREE! :P
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on February 11, 2011, 11:49:21 AM: just got off the phone with Jason @ Hipshot. bought a chrome tailpiece. with a little emailing he discounted one to me. i can't say how much but if you are interested and associated with a builder or are a builder, he prolly would discount your purchase (there is always a chance). definately worth the effort! ;D
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on February 11, 2011, 01:41:33 PM: So you got one of the beefy one's from their new bridge?
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on February 11, 2011, 01:58:54 PM: yeppers ;D i think it wil go well with the 460 Schaller i have that i do not have a tailpiece for.

getting ready to head for the post office as i type. Jason said they are at the chrome shop and will prolly be ready to ship early next week.

Carlos is sending the specs and patterns from his 60 EBO ... needing a neck through made to fit the body i bought.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on February 20, 2011, 11:46:24 AM: well, at least now we have an idea of what they are going to settle in for cost wise:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300525326396&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Dave W on February 20, 2011, 01:52:01 PM: Not bad for what it is. Too high for OEM, though you can get an OEM price direct from Hipshot if you're in business and buy enough.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Basvarken on February 20, 2011, 02:31:15 PM: I prefer the Duesenberg bridge plus tailstop

(http://www.duesenbergusa.com/store/image/cache/data/IMG_1803-500x500.jpg)

(http://www.duesenbergusa.com/store/image/cache/data/HDT4N-500x500.jpg)

Doesn't look as "far fetched" as the Hipshot with all its unnecessary curves.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on February 20, 2011, 03:18:12 PM: i agree with you Rob
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: shadowcastaz on February 20, 2011, 04:18:48 PM: Where might the Duesenberg be available from?
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on February 20, 2011, 04:31:57 PM: Quote from: shadowcastaz on February 20, 2011, 04:18:48 PM
Where might the Duesenberg be available from?

I'd be interested too.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on February 20, 2011, 04:35:03 PM: i found this link....tailpieces are there also, still a bit pricey

http://www.duesenbergusa.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=108

http://www.duesenbergusa.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=50&product_id=113
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on February 20, 2011, 06:36:56 PM: Quote from: sniper on February 20, 2011, 04:35:03 PM
i found this link....tailpieces are there also, still a bit pricey

http://www.duesenbergusa.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=108

http://www.duesenbergusa.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=50&product_id=113

Ouch! You are the king of understatement! :-\
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Basvarken on February 21, 2011, 12:39:11 AM: I bought mine at Tonefactory in The Netherlands

http://www.tonefactory.nl/shop2/duesenberg-c-28_41_42_639.html

52 euro for the bridge (71 USD)
and 32 euro for the tailstop (43 USD)
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on February 21, 2011, 07:29:29 AM: Quote from: Basvarken on February 21, 2011, 12:39:11 AM
I bought mine at Tonefactory in The Netherlands

http://www.tonefactory.nl/shop2/duesenberg-c-28_41_42_639.html

52 euro for the bridge (71 USD)
and 32 euro for the tailstop (43 USD)

So Sniper was quoting the list prices I assume. I really do like the look of that bridge. Quite elegant.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: Basvarken on February 21, 2011, 08:08:38 AM: I guess so. But still quite steep.
On the www.goeldo.de website it says suggested retailprice 75 euro (102 USD)
Goeldo (or Göldo) is from Dieter Gölsdorf the founder and owner of Duesenberg

They also have a trapeze piece that goes with this bridge. So you have the choice between a trapeze and tailstop

(http://www.themusiczoo.com/images/9-09-10/Duesenberg_Mike_Campbell_Bass_101115_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on February 25, 2011, 05:22:11 PM: yeah i was quoting retail prices.

that trapeze setup would look great on a goldtop LP Bass
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: sniper on March 04, 2011, 04:40:01 PM: (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/cathousemouse/rods%20projects%20and%20sold/bridge001.jpg)

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/cathousemouse/rods%20projects%20and%20sold/bridge002.jpg)

The chrome appears to be as good as I have seen, guitars, custom cars etc..as good as anything I have seen and it comes with screws. When I was going through my rodding phase, I was told by a chrome shop that if a piece appears so deep that it looks like there is blue beneath the chrome, then it is a good chrome job. Absolutely no machine marks are on the outside of the tailpiece anywhere. There are a few on the inside of the machined barrel area that will be covered when strings are installed.

The measurement center to center is 2 1/8" as pictured which is perfect for Gibby lovers and will look grand with my Schaller 460 chrome bridge.
Title: Re: 2 piece Hipshot Bridge
Post by: drbassman on March 04, 2011, 09:21:56 PM: That's cool looking. Wonder if they'll ever get my tailpieces finished?