Eblah 1971 EB3 Bridge

Freuds_Cat · November 04, 2008, 11:52:17 PM

Anyone looking for a bridge for a 1971 EB3?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bridge-assembly-from-a-1971-EB3-Gibson-Bass_W0QQitemZ220306353386QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220306353386&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Dave W · November 05, 2008, 12:47:15 AM

I've defended the mighty Evertilt ("it's not that bad"

) but even I think that price is insane.

Freuds_Cat · November 05, 2008, 05:26:35 AM

Yeah I thought the same but hey in Australia people think that because its rare here, its worth more. Very old and stupid Aussie syndrome

ramone57 · November 05, 2008, 05:46:56 AM

here's another

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Gibson-EB-3-Bass-Guitar-Bridge-Chrome-exc-cond_W0QQitemZ260309347374QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item260309347374&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1418%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

EvilLordJuju · November 05, 2008, 07:36:29 AM

Yeah but that second one is not real (made in japan stamped underneath)

$199 Aus dollars used to be a good price didn't it?

actually just looked it up $199 AUD = $137 USD or £85 or 106 Euros

That was a better deal a year ago for sure.

Basvarken · November 05, 2008, 08:03:06 AM

Quote from: EvilLordJuju on November 05, 2008, 07:36:29 AM
Yeah but that second one is not real (made in japan stamped underneath)

And it is most likely that it will not fit.

At least, that is the case with three point bridges and their Japanese/Korean copies

eb2 · November 05, 2008, 09:07:54 AM

What the heck is that Japanese one from? I have never seen an Evertilt clone before.

ramone57 · November 05, 2008, 11:15:26 AM

Yeah but that second one is not real (made in japan stamped underneath)

good catch! I didn't even look at that pic; I should have learned to pay more attention by now.

chromium · November 05, 2008, 12:29:45 PM

Quote from: eb2 on November 05, 2008, 09:07:54 AM
What the heck is that Japanese one from? I have never seen an Evertilt clone before.

I was trying to find a good photo of a 70s Ibanez Thunderbird or Triumph copy - without the bridge cover on. It kinda looks like the same bridge they might have used on those, IIRC.

Dave W · November 05, 2008, 12:41:33 PM

When you see a quality bridge design, it's only natural to want to copy it.

uwe · November 05, 2008, 01:31:18 PM

Quote from: Dave W on November 05, 2008, 12:41:33 PM
When you see a quality bridge design, it's only natural to want to copy it.

True, but that is hardly an explanation for this fareastern attempt at recreating something that was already a crap idea in the first place, right?

Dave W · November 05, 2008, 07:32:47 PM

Quote from: uwe on November 05, 2008, 01:31:18 PM
True, but that is hardly an explanation for this fareastern attempt at recreating something that was already a crap idea in the first place, right?

It's not that bad. They just forgot that it needs a tailpiece.

ramone57 · November 05, 2008, 08:29:05 PM

ironically, both tilt-o-matics I have do not live up to the reputation. just lucky, I guess.

Freuds_Cat · November 06, 2008, 05:49:59 AM

I played a brand new Duesenberg bass that had a similar style bridge tonight.

Also played a 60's burns vista sonic bass but it was pretty awful and virtually unplayable.

Chris P. · November 06, 2008, 07:08:24 AM

Some Italia basses, like the Maranello, have nice two-point wrap around bridges which work fine.

I've got a '64 Vista Sonic and it's my best sounding bass. It plays like a dream, also because of the 32" mediumscale. The neck is a bit influenced by temperature, but not that mucht. I play it live and with rehearsals a lot. Andy Bell of Oasis has one too, and he used to play it live. It's on one Oasis recording a live version of My Generation. A B-side. He also 'plays' it in the last Oasis vid.
What didn;t you like about it?