Gibson three point bridge replacement

[godofthunder]

I have had a replacement drawn up for some time but never went ahead because of the start up costs and then Hipshot came out with their product. I have not tried one of the Hipshot bridges but they get good reviews from you guys and they are know for making a quality product. The one thing I don't like about the hipshot is it's looks. My bridge would more closely resemble the Gibson, feature individual saddle height adjustment and a longer tail piece to prevent string windings from going over the saddle. Do you guys think there is enough room in the market for another product? Or should I just go buy a Hipshot 

[bassvirtuoso]

To be honest Scott, every Thunderbird I own (Reverse styled of course) will probably get a Hipshot. I love the bridge a lot, mainly because of it's looks and "de-sharpened" feel. It gives a nice little heft to the bass and it feels good when my hand touches it.

[bassvirtuoso]

Although, now thinking about it, one thing that I do miss about the 3 point is the ability to tilt the bridge. My Thunderbird has a slight neck warp that makes the E side too low and the G side too high so I can't down tune very well. If I still had my three point, I could fix it easily. So if your bridge design keeps the three post approach, I'd buy one.

[godofthunder]

Like the Hipshot mine is designed to bolt to the bass using the existing mounting studs, not tilt or tension adjustment.

[OldManC]

Scott, if your bridge was similar in price to the Hipshot I'd probably try one out just to see. I'm a little suspicious of the Hipshot and the possibility of it leaving an indentation on the face of the bass. I don't love the decidedly non-vintage look of it either (though that wouldn't be a deal breaker in the end).

[Deathshead]

I just wish the hipshot wasnt made from aluminum, Brass or steel would be nice, and heavier to help with neckdive.

[godofthunder]

No where near having a price for this thing, it will be a challenge to get it to Hipshots price point. I am thinking chrome plated brass. Every '76-79 I have ever owned I had the bridge so low that it left a imprint, I will have to think about it being bolted to the body.....................................ok I have a solution it can be installed bolted directly to the bass or installed floating, piece of cake.

[bassvirtuoso]

or installed floating, piece of cake.

Now will this mean adjustment for tilt?

[godofthunder]

Possible, have not quite figured that out. If I decided to go ahead this thing is like 9-12 months out, maybe longer so don't get to excited.

[bassvirtuoso]

Well Scott, if you do get one built that would allow tilt adjustment so I could get my 'bird back up to 100% usability, I'd buy one from you just to check it out. Of course it would have to be chrome...

[clankenstein]

very interesting.i have always wanted a 3 point thats not made out of rubbish metal.

[uwe]

I'd certainly take a few of your hands.

Will you make a few in black too?

[Lightyear]

I'd certainly take a few of your hands.

Will you make a few in black too?

[Nocturnal]

I like the Hipshot a lot. But if you were to build a 3 point replacement I would be tempted to try it out for sure. Even if I had to buy another T-Bird to install it on!!

[TBird1958]

I'd certainly take a few of your hands.

Will you make a few in black too?

Blasphemy..............