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10-27-2010, 04:22 PM
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I've decided to replace the BAII with a vintage type bridge on my Geddy Lee. Is there a difference between a Fender one and a Hipshot?
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10-28-2010, 09:42 AM
|  | Quatre-cordes | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA /El Paso TX | | | quick release and the grooves for the outside saddles to stay put are the main differences |
10-28-2010, 09:46 AM
| | | | I'm a fan of the vintage style bridges as well. I had a BAII on my p bass & did not like the effect it had on the tone. |
10-28-2010, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrisk-K  I've decided to replace the BAII with a vintage type bridge on my Geddy Lee. Is there a difference between a Fender one and a Hipshot? | The Hipshot is not available with a steel baseplate. The choices are brass or aluminum. Quote:
Originally Posted by dubstylee I'm a fan of the vintage style bridges as well. I had a BAII on my p bass & did not like the effect it had on the tone. | Yeah, I just did the same thing in reverse on a Highway One. That BA2 is a real tone killer. The vintage bridge made it come alive, much more resonant and punchy.
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10-28-2010, 04:51 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Baltimore,MD USA | | | Regardless of everything, go with the SOUND of it.
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Originally Posted by joeyl quick release and the grooves for the outside saddles to stay put are the main differences | +1
And cosmetics. Hipshot vintage has a more finished look because it was never intended to be under the 'ashtray' the way the Fender bridge was.
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10-28-2010, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by joeyl quick release and the grooves for the outside saddles to stay put are the main differences | Not very attractive bridges, however (The fast-remove string slots are kinda of ugly, to me...)
I'd like to see someone sell a Lakland style bridge - they are dirt simple and low mass...
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10-28-2010, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dubstylee I'm a fan of the vintage style bridges as well. I had a BAII on my p bass & did not like the effect it had on the tone. | Never had a Badass that didn't crush. But on some basses they crush too much. I love 'em.
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10-28-2010, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry Not very attractive bridges, however (The fast-remove string slots are kinda of ugly, to me...)
I'd like to see someone sell a Lakland style bridge - they are dirt simple and low mass... | I like the fast remove slots and BTW they changed that now  |
10-28-2010, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by joeyl I like the fast remove slots and BTW they changed that now | I wish they hadn't. It's a good feature, especially when you swap out strings and necks.
Function before form.
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10-28-2010, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by joeyl I like the fast remove slots and BTW they changed that now | Hmmm - I musta saw the wrong photo. That looks nice.
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10-28-2010, 05:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Baltimore,MD USA | | | Wait! Can you get the spool end of the string through that big hole in the bottom? If so, I could change my mind.
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10-28-2010, 05:17 PM
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10-28-2010, 05:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Baltimore,MD USA | | | Still, it doesn't look that big. I don't wanna have to buy it to try it.
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10-28-2010, 06:19 PM
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10-28-2010, 06:35 PM
| | Quatre-cordes | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA /El Paso TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Edward G. Wait! Can you get the spool end of the string through that big hole in the bottom? If so, I could change my mind. | Yes |
11-02-2010, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Timi Anyone know if that Hipshot will fit under a P Bass bridge cover? | also wondering
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11-02-2010, 07:45 PM
| | | | i like that the vintage fender lets you tweak the string spacing.
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11-03-2010, 04:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland, USA | | | I ordered a Fender version too soon. The E string saddle sometimes doesn't stay put if I pluck the string hard. This one goes back to the store and I'll order a Hipshot version.
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