New product discovered! NOVA headless bridge / guitar hardware

[Passini]

Hi @Passini - is there a 7 string version of this bridge, or possibly individual/fanned bridges? I'm brainstorming for a new build and your hardware looks quite nice.

Hi BioWeapon,

I don't have it with base plate, but I have this bridge with individual base, like in the picture

 

[BioWeapon]

Hi BioWeapon,

I don't have it with base plate, but I have this bridge with individual base, like in the picture
View attachment 3809145

Fantastic. I will get in touch with you once I finalize my plans. Thanks!

 

[Passini]

Fantastic. I will get in touch with you once I finalize my plans. Thanks!

You're welcome!

 

[Papaschtroumpf]

What's the best place to buy those? I want to make a travel 4-string bass a la Steinberger but I have limited budget (given I can buy a headless from guitar center for $400)
There is a really cheap "overlords of music" headless system that is getting horrible reviews, but this looks legit.

I should say I looked the Facebook page but I don't have an account so I can't go far there is a link to a web page but I only could see portfolio of finished guitars, can't see where to buy (maybe because I'm on a cell phone?) And the testimonials sections is fake (random words signed John Doe).

I see some on items on ebay which I try to avoid...

 

[ctmullins]

eBay is where I purchased mine. Purchase from the seller "apassini98".

 

[Papaschtroumpf]

That's the original maker then? Great
Looks like alibaba has a knock off https://m.aliexpress.com/i/4001203712564.html I think it may have seen itt ion Amazon while I was looking for the Nova.

 

[Lesfunk]

Don’t buy a knock off from Ali express.
They’re trash. Besides they ripped off the designer, who is a super nice guy. Dont support counterfeiters

 

[Papaschtroumpf]

Yeah that's what I meant to say in my post. I don't want to buy knockoffs and that's why I'd rather buy directly form the original guy on ebay.

 

[Lesfunk]

Contact Andre passini at Nova guitar parts.
He’s the owner/designer
He’s on facebook

 

[ctmullins]

Contact Andre passini at Nova guitar parts.
He’s the owner/designer
He’s on facebook

Not everybody uses Facebook. I sure as hell don't, and neither does @Papaschtroumpf , based on his post earlier today.

As I mentioned, the maker is seller "apassini98" on eBay. He is also a TalkBass member, and has posted earlier in this thread.

I absolutely will never support counterfeiters!!

 

[JimChjones]

Contact Andre passini at Nova guitar parts.
He’s the owner/designer
He’s on facebook

And here @Passini

 

[Passini]

What's the best place to buy those? I want to make a travel 4-string bass a la Steinberger but I have limited budget (given I can buy a headless from guitar center for $400)
There is a really cheap "overlords of music" headless system that is getting horrible reviews, but this looks legit.

I should say I looked the Facebook page but I don't have an account so I can't go far there is a link to a web page but I only could see portfolio of finished guitars, can't see where to buy (maybe because I'm on a cell phone?) And the testimonials sections is fake (random words signed John Doe).

I see some on items on ebay which I try to avoid...

Hi, I'm sorry about the delay, I'm traveling and just saw your post now, I'm Andre Passini, you can buy on ebay or directly from me, please send me a message and I'll reply you tomorrow when I'll be at home.

Best Regards, Andre Passini

 

[Lesfunk]

I just saw the new single bass bridge prototype from NOVA.
I think it looks like a very elegant design.

 

[Passini]

Thank you Les!

 

[ctmullins]

Oooh, nice!

 

[A9X]

I just saw the new single bass bridge prototype from NOVA.
I think it looks like a very elegant design.View attachment 4402315

You can count me in for some of these next year. As well as a 6 string bass set, a guitar set and one of your fixed bass bridges.

 

[Passini]

You can count me in for some of these next year. As well as a 6 string bass set, a guitar set and one of your fixed bass bridges.

Thank you!

 

[A9X]

Thank you!

Happy to support small businesses that make nice gear.

 

[Zooberwerx]

I'm gonna revive the thread as I have Fernandes 5 string I'd like to convert to an "old guy" bass. A similar bass was showcased on FB.

*What is the total length of the tuner assembly w/ thrust bearings? Need to make sure there's enough "overhang" for the tuner knobs as I don't relish routing the surface.

*The tuner assembly mounting shim appears to kick the minimum string height to ~16 mm. I need something more along the lines of 14 mm. The neck already has a modest shim and don't wish to add more.

*Probably use the separate bridge assemblies as I need to draw the spacing down to 17-17.5 mm...it's a FB / neck limitation.

*Any reason the headpiece can't be installed backwards with the lock-downs closer to the nut? I have to re-position the hardware further up the headstock to find the necessary 47 mm width...the nut is 45 mm.

Riis

 

[Passini]

I'm gonna revive the thread as I have Fernandes 5 string I'd like to convert to an "old guy" bass. A similar bass was showcased on FB.

*What is the total length of the tuner assembly w/ thrust bearings? Need to make sure there's enough "overhang" for the tuner knobs as I don't relish routing the surface.

*The tuner assembly mounting shim appears to kick the minimum string height to ~16 mm. I need something more along the lines of 14 mm. The neck already has a modest shim and don't wish to add more.

*Probably use the separate bridge assemblies as I need to draw the spacing down to 17-17.5 mm...it's a FB / neck limitation.

*Any reason the headpiece can't be installed backwards with the lock-downs closer to the nut? I have to re-position the hardware further up the headstock to find the necessary 47 mm width...the nut is 45 mm.

Riis

Hi Riis, I will put some drawings here for your appreciation and tell me what you think.

Kind Regards, Andre