Has Gibson ditched the Babicz bridge?

Grog · July 28, 2018, 07:50:38 AM

I don't know how many bass bridges have a five string version available, but I don't see the Gibson five string basses flying off the shelves, new or used.

Dave W · July 29, 2018, 01:10:28 AM

There are plenty of five string bass bridges available. Gibson has a hard enough time committing to four string basses. I hope that changes in due time when new management takes over.

gearHed289 · August 01, 2018, 03:34:19 PM

I mistakenly thought the SG I posted a picture of had a Babicz bridge. Here's a T-bird that was just posted on the Gibson facebook page with the same bridge. What is it?

4stringer77 · August 01, 2018, 03:46:05 PM

It looks like the Babicz version meant to retrofit the 3 point oil rig. Same as the 2015 thunderbird had.

Dave W · August 01, 2018, 03:47:07 PM

I agree. From this distance, that one looks like a Babicz.

moonshinegtrs · August 01, 2018, 07:13:18 PM

Quote from: Dave W on August 01, 2018, 03:47:07 PM
I agree. From this distance, that one looks like a Babicz.

I'm with Dave, looks like a Babicz to me.

Moonshine

Basvarken · August 01, 2018, 10:44:33 PM

it's a Babicz

gearHed289 · August 02, 2018, 08:32:03 AM

Ah, OK, thanks. So I'm NOT losing my mind...

ComingUpRoses · September 04, 2018, 01:56:02 PM

What's interesting to me is that, it seems like the only Gibson 2019 basses that have the Babicz bridge are the latest incarnation of the EB series.
The Tbirds and SG's don't have them, they're back to the 3 pointers.

And newbie here to the LBO.

TBird1958 · September 04, 2018, 02:40:24 PM

Quote from: ComingUpRoses on September 04, 2018, 01:56:02 PM
What's interesting to me is that, it seems like the only Gibson 2019 basses that have the Babicz bridge are the latest incarnation of the EB series.
The Tbirds and SG's don't have them, they're back to the 3 pointers.

And newbie here to the LBO.

Welcome!

I'll add that they could at least make them in chrome

uwe · September 04, 2018, 02:43:28 PM

Or not, hmpf!

Hi Dr. Strangelove!

TBird1958 · September 05, 2018, 07:03:35 AM

Quote from: uwe on September 04, 2018, 02:43:28 PM
Or not, hmpf!

Hi Dr. Strangelove!

On the finishes they're offering I do think it would be a welcome option at least. They (Gibson) really need a classy girl like me to run the Bass Dept.

ComingUpRoses · September 05, 2018, 08:09:19 AM

Quote from: TBird1958 on September 04, 2018, 02:40:24 PM

Welcome!

I'll add that they could at least make them in chrome

Thank you, And agreed on the chrome V.

ComingUpRoses · September 05, 2018, 08:10:42 AM

Quote from: uwe on September 04, 2018, 02:43:28 PM
Or not, hmpf!

Hi Dr. Strangelove!

4stringer77 · September 05, 2018, 09:04:19 AM

Chrome is fine but the black bridge has a nice continuity with the pickups and headstock. I think the three point looks more at home with the classic designs and the babicz is where it belongs on the newer design.