Greco Bird / Dasson Bridge

OldManC · June 19, 2009, 06:23:50 PM

Every once in a while it would pop into my head to try this and I finally remembered to do so today. I haven't used a tuner to see how close I can get the intonation, but by ear it doesn't sound off at all on the G string. I know theoretically this shouldn't work, but here it is:

The center post for the three point leaves a hole (and the Grecos had a sleeve which shows even more), but if I ever refin this bass it'll definitely get the Dasson treatment! I'm gonna leave it as is for now and see how I like it. I think it looks a LOT better. I'll bet a certain Fraulein might think so, too...

godofthunder · June 19, 2009, 06:49:34 PM

That looks great ! Yet another use ! I bet it plays and feels better.

SKATE RAT · June 19, 2009, 07:00:44 PM

you gonna plug that hole?

OldManC · June 19, 2009, 07:22:53 PM

Quote from: SKATE RAT on June 19, 2009, 07:00:44 PM
you gonna plug that hole?

I'll probably refin this at some point. White of course... When I do, the hole will get good and plugged!

I just need to get it intonated by someone who knows more than me to make sure it's good. Otherwise, I'll move the bridge up a bit. I have the stud sleeves from an old Allparts order, so if I have to I'll plug all three holes and go from there.

SKATE RAT · June 19, 2009, 08:21:21 PM

that bass is so badass!!!!!! really nice.

Basvarken · June 20, 2009, 09:12:39 PM

Wow George,
That is a great idea! It looks much better this way.
Waitaminit, I have a Greco too...
If I look at mine I don't think it would work. I would need almost one centimeter more travel on the G with that bridge...

Chris P. · June 21, 2009, 10:39:19 AM

Finish it white and sell it to me!

Daniel_J · June 21, 2009, 11:52:24 AM

If you're not much into palm muting, you can just put a cover/palm rest in front of the bridge, just like a Gibson, the extra hole would be covered.

Highlander · June 21, 2009, 04:55:23 PM

Nice 'bird George...