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Need 3 point bridge

#7
66Atlas said:
Am I the only purist? a 70s thunderbird deserves a gibson 3 point bridge. At least it's not the "bar bridge" like my 60s EB3!
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Agreed - if it were me, I'd try to keep a bass that old as original as possible... Granted , the 3 point isnt the best bridge ever, but it can be set up to work reasonably well... I have a Supertone bridge on my '06 Gibby T-bird, FWIW - and I'd still recommend that the OP get the appropriate saddles and rock on with the 3 point...



- georgestrings
 
#10
nevjim_3 said:
I was hoping to find an original bridge or saddles. I tried the saddles from all parts and they are not the same size. They are smaller. I have 1 original saddle with the bridge to compare.
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I have a current Gibson 3pt bridge in chrome in ok condition spare, the body screws are a bit ugly but it's all there.

Only catch.. I'm in Australia!
 
#11
I had a similar problem when restoring one of my '76s, it had an Allparts 3 Point on it, while at first glance it appears much the same as a Gibson it is in fact, quite different in all dimensions and will not sit as low on the mounting posts as a Gibson. Further, the Allparts saddles were very prone to burrs and a steeper break angle both of which caused strings to break very quickly. A real Gibson 3 point solved the problem right away and gave better action as well. I went thru a Gibson qualified repair shop (Mike Lull) and made sure that they explained that it was for a restoration, it took a little effort but was well worth the trouble........
I'm sure the Hipshot is nice but I'd never put one on a Thunderbird, appearance alone would be deterrant enough - let alone that it almost hangs over the center block, and the "sustain" arguement isn't going to work with me either, it's never been a problem with any T Bird I've owned of any vintage. I'll take a properly set up 3 point every time :)


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#12
georgestrings said:
Agreed - if it were me, I'd try to keep a bass that old as original as possible... Granted , the 3 point isnt the best bridge ever, but it can be set up to work reasonably well... I have a Supertone bridge on my '06 Gibby T-bird, FWIW - and I'd still recommend that the OP get the appropriate saddles and rock on with the 3 point...



- georgestrings
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So, what is the deal with the Supertone bridge? :hmm:
I mean, I have an Epip EB-3 with the stock 3 point bridge and I fine it has a good amount of sustain. Am I missing something by not going with the Supertone, like more sustain :)

I am hip to 'em, the Supertone, just never used one.

How do you kids fine 'em better or different :confused:
 

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