2 basses build. Help with bridges

[Bass builder]

Hey there, my first post.

I'm planning to make two basses. One is a 5 string for me and the other, a 4 string for my sister and i'm a bit stuck. I need to find a bridge:
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That, in black.

Also, what company makes this bridge:
http://www.allparts.com/store/5-string-bridge-black,Product.asp
It's really good looking bridge.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Bass builder]

erm, bump.

 

[Gard]

I believe the Gibson replacement bridge is made by Hipshot (but don't take that as being Gospel). If so, they would probably do a black one for you if you contacted them directly.

The black 5 string is an ABM bridge, Hipshot make a similar (A style) bridge. Both are excellent (we use the Hipshot A style).

 

[Bass builder]

Thank you. I would use the Hipshot A style, but It's on the pricey side.

 

[Gard]

Thank you. I would use the Hipshot A style, but It's on the pricey side.

Well, the ABM is even more expensive....so....



A word of advice, it doesn't pay in the long run to skimp on stuff like hardware. A difference of $20-25 is not worth saving, get the good stuff, you'll thank me later!

 

[2x4strgkramers]

Check out schaller 3-d4 and 3-d5 bridges ? I have 2 that are over 20 yrs old all original and allways stable.

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I would have a look at those. They have serviced me very well are a rock solid retain adjustment and are very quality pieces.

 

[Bass builder]

Well, the ABM is even more expensive....so....



A word of advice, it doesn't pay in the long run to skimp on stuff like hardware. A difference of $20-25 is not worth saving, get the good stuff, you'll thank me later!

I thought the ABM was less ABM= $55 Hipshot= $104 Almost double

 

[Bass builder]

Check out schaller 3-d4 and 3-d5 bridges ? I have 2 that are over 20 yrs old all original and allways stable.

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I would have a look at those. They have serviced me very well are a rock solid retain adjustment and are very quality pieces.

Those bridges sure enough have a good design, but they don't look as good as the ones I want.

 

[2x4strgkramers]

I am a function over form guy and Schaller does offer bridge with similar build philosphy and different asthetics.

Those bridges sure enough have a good design, but they don't look as good as the ones I want.