Gibson three point bridge replacement

[Freuds_Cat]

I have to admit I'm impressed with the Hipshot after putting it on a Pearl Export (Epi Genesis). I like the sustain of Badass 1 bridges. The hipshot doesn't give the same resonance or sustain as the Badass' do but then as a replacement for a 3 point bridge I would expect that its not intended to.

I think the Badass bridges are made from a zinc alloy rather than solid brass. It would be interesting to hear how much the sound changes with a solid brass bridge.

[exiledarchangel]

I'd certainly take a few of your hands.

Will you make a few in black too?

I may buy a black one for my Epi too!

[doombass]

I also like the Hipshot but your idea is interesting enough for me Scott.

[Basvarken]

I like the idea Scott.

There's a few things about the Hipshot that I don't like:
1. it can only be installed on a flat surface.
2. it is too wide for the raised centerpiece of a thunderbird.
3. it looks too modern for vintage basses.

[godofthunder]

"2. it is too wide for the raised centerpiece of a thunderbird." Now this I did not know  Makes the whole idea worth doing.

[uwe]

I like the idea Scott.

There's a few things about the Hipshot that I don't like:
1. it can only be installed on a flat surface.
2. it is too wide for the raised centerpiece of a thunderbird.
3. it looks too modern for vintage basses.

Only if you squint your eyes real hard and are a little bit anal about such things! How teutonic some Dutchmen can be! 

[Basvarken]

Here's a pic of Doombass Daniel's Thunderbird with the Hipshot supertone. (From an older thread about the Hipshot)

Teutonic or not, I wouldn't want it on my Tbird (sorry Daniel)

[godofthunder]

I'm not digg'n the look either , bet it works better than a 3 point though !

[uwe]

Admittedly, on that Bicentennial and in chrome it's a bit much (largely because the chrome isn't aged), but I have no such issues with it on my Blackbird. On there, it's military utalitarian look complements the bass:









But agreed, I wouldn't stick it on a vintage Bird.

One of these days I'll show you all how to set up a three point, slanting (where necessary) and all. I can't believe that people who are otherwise so much more technically adept than I am should have issues with it.

[Freuds_Cat]

they do look a bit too big IMHO



Still, they are a nice bit of engineering.

[uwe]

It's a hunk of a bridge, true. Doesn't exactly hide its existence, but I like the overall shape which has some design to it. Not like a Badass which is just a gawky something on a bass.

Martin Turner, forgive me, you will forever be my hero, but thy bridge is fugly:

[Stjofön Big]

The Hipshot reminds me in a way of the Buick Dollargrin. Check!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/1951_Buick_Eight_Sedan.JPG

[godofthunder]

It's a hunk of a bridge, true. Doesn't exactly hide its existence, but I like the overall shape which has some design to it. Not like a Badass which is just a gawky something on a bass.

Martin Turner, forgive me, you will forever be my hero, but thy bridge is fugly:

What does MT have on there Uwe ?

[godofthunder]

Admittedly, on that Bicentennial and in chrome it's a bit much (largely because the chrome isn't aged), but I have no such issues with it on my Blackbird. On there, it's military utalitarian look complements the bass:









But agreed, I wouldn't stick it on a vintage Bird.

One of these days I'll show you all how to set up a three point, slanting (where necessary) and all. I can't believe that people who are otherwise so much more technically adept than I am should have issues with it.

Oh I know how to set up a three point bridge.............................with a file

[OldManC]

Even if I had to buy another T-Bird to install it on!!

I like the way you think!