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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2015, 09:47:17 AM »
Original tailpiece?
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2015, 02:00:51 PM »
  Yes the bridge will be a two piece bridge with the airfoil tailpiece. So there will be three screws and three pilot hole to drill for installation.
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Re: Badbird II almost ready to drop!
« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2015, 02:47:50 PM »
Hmm.  In light of this malarky (and apologising is advance for coming over to the New Jedi Order), but now I'm wondering whether it's time to consider de-blacking and chroming-up one of my 'birds.

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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2015, 03:04:30 PM »
We'll just have to wait and see.  :)

I can't imagine Scott releasing any pics or plans before he's ready to take orders.
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Re: Badbird II almost ready to drop!
« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2015, 03:41:23 PM »
Quote from: planetgaffnet on March 07, 2015, 02:47:50 PM
Hmm.  In light of this malarky (and apologising is advance for coming over to the New Jedi Order), but now I'm wondering whether it's time to consider de-blacking and chroming-up one of my 'birds.

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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2015, 05:10:54 PM »
Chromist... :P ;)
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2015, 05:27:12 PM »
Mark sez "Come to the chrome side!"

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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2015, 05:47:03 PM »
Nooooooooooo..... :o
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2015, 08:20:59 AM »
  I did a test installation on the Butcherbird with the original Badbird. Aside from not being wide enough to intonate I was happy with the results.
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #24 on: March 09, 2015, 07:48:52 PM »
Nice, Scott! That looks lovely. I can't wait to see the finished model.
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #25 on: March 10, 2015, 05:20:59 AM »
Great idea! Much nicer alternative to the 3-point than either the Babicz or Hipshot IMO.
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #26 on: March 10, 2015, 06:42:44 AM »
Shoot...Just plug and redrill... it's worth it to have an intonated bass with Perfect sustain...Of all the changes Gibson did.. they REALLY should have used the Tune o matic on ALL of their basses.. Period.
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #27 on: March 10, 2015, 06:58:44 AM »
Plug and redrill isn't really practical, it would involve touch up or refinishing. I don't want to get into that I wanted to produce something just about anyone can install.
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #28 on: March 10, 2015, 07:17:12 AM »
Nice Scott!

Now all you need to do is make a chrome button with Dasson logo for that third hole.
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Re: Badbird II almost readt to drop!
« Reply #29 on: March 10, 2015, 07:42:23 AM »
 :) actually It will come with a low profile threaded cap screw.
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