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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2022, 04:09:03 PM »
I was never much a fan of this song, but ... at least you can hear what that Hamer sounds like during the intro!
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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2023, 12:22:55 PM »
The patent application has been filed. :)



Here are a few client photos:







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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2023, 05:54:15 PM »
Best of luck, Brad.

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2023, 04:29:25 AM »
That’s simple , clean design. Congratulations.

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2023, 07:37:28 AM »
Congrats Brad.  :toast:

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2023, 08:14:20 AM »
Best of luck, Brad.

Thanks, Dave! I'm sold out on my first run and have a waitlist for the next batch. :)

That’s simple , clean design. Congratulations.

Thank you, I'm very happy with how this is working out.

Congrats Brad.  :toast:

Thanks, Rob!

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2023, 01:18:28 PM »
This is what the modular system will look like for 10-string & multi-scale applications. Any interest?


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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2023, 03:15:11 PM »
My genetic German engineering heart rejoices!

Ausgezeichnet!
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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2023, 03:21:47 PM »
:)

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2023, 03:33:11 PM »
All unspeakable Yank sins regarding the Gibshit
two-point-tiptomatic-bridge-abomination are
herewith, if not exactly forgotten, at least forgiven!!!

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #25 on: October 05, 2023, 04:00:52 PM »
My buddy John Johnson edited my crappy cell phone pics to look like legit, commercial-grade product photos. I'm lucky to have so many talented friends. :)










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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2023, 07:39:45 AM »
Wot, no black hardware ones for playing heavy metal?
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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2023, 12:44:34 PM »
Wot, no black hardware ones for playing heavy metal?

I plan to have 3 or 4 in the next batch plated black chrome.  :mrgreen:

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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #28 on: October 06, 2023, 03:37:50 PM »
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Re: 8-string bridge reveal: TODAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!
« Reply #29 on: November 29, 2023, 08:14:27 AM »
Proof of life: 8-string & 10-string base plates.