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Gibson 3pt replacement bridge..

mr.mow

mr.mow

Feb 11, 2009
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Melbourne
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Endorsing Artist: BBE/G&L Basses
#1
Before some says 'get a supertone'.. I don't like em!!

Anyone seen a source for genuine Gibson 3pt bridges in chrome? I know Allparts has one, but I'm after genuine.. (new T-Bird has black hardware.. I no like black!)
 
#3
I scored the real deal from eBay awhile back. Put it on this:

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It seems the same bridges are often used for both Gibson and Epiphone products. Don't assume that because it's stamped "Epiphone" on the bottom that it didn't come off a Gibson product.
 
#5
bongomania said:
Just out of curiosity, why don't you like them?
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They just seem a whole lot of unnecessary fussiness.. The 3pt looks classic, looks clean and elegant, works just fine and sounds just fine to me.. It just works for me.

The super.. Looks hideous and the couple I've fitted have made no real difference in sound or playability.. I can get a great playing setup with the stock bridge really.

My new t bird is all black hardware, I want chrome
 
#6
It seems the same bridges are often used for both Gibson and Epiphone products. Don't assume that because it's stamped "Epiphone" on the bottom that it didn't come off a Gibson product.

there actually is a difference in the spacing between the studs, iirc.

mr mow, you could always have the black bridge chrome plated.
 
#8
Interesting info about the bridges. I removed a stock black bridge from the late 90's Gibson T Bird pictured above. Much to my surprise, it was stamped "Epiphone" on the bottom. The chrome replacement I purchased on eBay was also stamped "Epiphone" on the bottom and had identical dimensions and configuration to the black one. At any rate, great bridge, functions perfectly. I also toyed with the Hipshot, which is a great system, quite versatile, but I agree with OP, it's unattractive. Kinda bulky, not a good look, and I wasn't convinced it was that much of an improvement.
 
#10
Ok.. a kind person has donated to me a Gibby bridge (thanks man!).. but..
Comes without the body studs (easily replaced, same as a gibson guitar tail piece)..

The problem is that little front bolt, the smaller 'angle adjust' one.

Anyone seen a replacement for this?
 

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