FS Only: 5-String 2TEK Bridge

OriginalKeyster · #1 10-19-2009, 02:16 PM

Greetings! I recently (and kind of accidentally) won a 5-string 2TEK bridge on ebay. Since I already have one waiting to be installed, I figured I would offer it up for sale (although I probably would end up using it eventually). I have not yet received it, but here is how the seller described it:

"Up for auction is an extremely rare 2TEK 5-string bass bridge! These haven't been made for years and are nearly impossible to find, but are highly sought-after for the incredible sustain and tone they bring to an instrument. Here's your chance to own one... They made two version of this bass bridge, one with a narrow baseplate and one with a wide baseplate; this auction is for the one with the wide baseplate... Mounting screws are included; installation templates are not."

I am asking $210 (PayPal) shipped (CONUS only), firm for now. That's what I won it for.

I do have a complete set of installation instructions and templates that are not for sale, but may consider loaning if a deposit is given (I'll have to figure out the best way to arrange that).

OriginalKeyster · #2 10-20-2009, 09:24 AM

I would trade for a MarkBass Little Mark 500 / 800 or a Carvin BRX212, but I don't have much (or any) cash to throw in. It just would not be a fair trade for you unless you want the 2TEK badly enough.

OriginalKeyster · #3 10-21-2009, 06:22 AM

OriginalKeyster · #4 10-22-2009, 08:07 AM

Rockin' Thursday Bump...

**garmenteros** · #5 10-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Just a question, how do these things work... IM INTRIGUED... by the bridge... can i get a picture of one in an actual bass...

mmbongo · #6 10-23-2009, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garmenteros

Just a question, how do these things work... IM INTRIGUED... by the bridge... can i get a picture of one in an actual bass...

Good pics here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hamer-Cruise-2te...ht_5479wt_1165

OriginalKeyster · #7 10-23-2009, 08:27 AM

Here's a cutaway of a bass routed for 2TEK installation. It is quite an extensive mod, not for the faint of heart.

OriginalKeyster · #8 10-23-2009, 08:43 AM

Here are pics of my 4-string FrankenFender (idk if there is anything Fender left on it) with the same older style 2TEK on it. Coupling with the Moses Graphite neck gives it a very cool sound. I plan to install the other 5-string 2TEK on a Peavey GV (has a carbon fiber neck).

OriginalKeyster · #9 10-24-2009, 09:24 AM

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OriginalKeyster · #10 10-25-2009, 08:08 AM

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OriginalKeyster · #11 10-26-2009, 01:42 PM

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OriginalKeyster · #12 10-27-2009, 08:56 PM

Just got it in, it is in very nice shape except for the slightest of dents taking one of the corner mounting holes slightly out-of-round. Of course, it is the one just barely obscured in the photo. I'll see if I can fix it.

OriginalKeyster · #13 10-28-2009, 07:36 AM

OriginalKeyster · #14 10-29-2009, 08:16 AM

OriginalKeyster · #15 10-31-2009, 06:19 PM

OriginalKeyster · #16 11-06-2009, 01:22 PM

I have discovered that the resonator plate on the bridge is slightly bent. Special thanks to the seller on ebay for not disclosing this. If I can repair it, I may relist. Otherwise, I suppose it is no longer for sale at this time.