Same. I've used Hipshots for ages on other basses. Same saddles. The Babicz seemed nice, but the bass has been with Gibson for a while now. Outcome still TBD. I do have a nickel Babicz I got for it, but now not sure I'll use it.
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So, I should take off the 1967 stock bridge and claw and install the three point I took offa my 2009 Epi EB-0 when I replaced it with a Hipshot?
The Babicz saddles don’t fall out either. Hipshot does have the added benefit of string spacing.
IIRC - one of them was better for Eppi applications and the other for Gibby applications due to the different body anchor styles in each bass. I’ll have to dig a bit to find which one works best with which bass.
I think that's moot now. Babicz has choices for both and I think Hipshot's mounting holes on the bottom are recessed a bit.
√ (-1) 2³ ∑π
and it was delicious.
apologies - very geeky math joke.
√ (-1)= i
2³ = 8
∑= sum
π = pi
2³ = 8
∑= sum
π = pi
Some say that the Hipshot shouldn't be used on a Gibson as there are recesses for the raised flange on the anchor and with the flush flanges on a Gibson, it is possible to pull out the anchors. However, I would dispute that, as I have seen no problem on my own installation. It could simply be a matter of applying correct torque.
It can get worse...
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I made Chucky laugh - my work here is done.Boo!!!…
There are geeky chemistry jokes too.
You know what they say: if you aren't part of the solution...
You are part of the precipitate.
You know what they say: if you aren't part of the solution...
You are part of the precipitate.
I haven't had the inserts lift out of either of my Gibson's with the Hipshot installed and both have been on for years. I could see it happening to someone tho. Didn't inserts shift on the some of the Les Paul Oversized basses when they were first released? I seem to remember that being an issue.
The problem is - there is no torque spec for those bridge bolts, and even if there was one very few bass players have access to a torque wrench with a flat blade or hex head driver attachment. Speaking from first hand experience, the Hipshot bridge did a very efficient job of pulling the studs out of my bass even after resetting the anchors with wood glue and wood spacers. I permanently solved the problem by Fenderizing the Hipshot via drilling four countersunk holes in the baseplate and screwing it down to the body, works fantastic now and the mod is barely visible…
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she has suggested moving to Florida.
Babicz makes two versions, one with a flat base, for Gibson-style flush inserts (they do have their own inserts available for separate purchase, that are flush), and one with recesses machined in for Epiphone-style not-flush/shouldered inserts.
Iirc, they're the same price, and the recesses on the bottom of the Epi version is the only difference; but, I think the Gibson version is available in more color options?
Same. Love the bridge. I just wish the front were flattened instead of curved, for aesthetic purposes. Third bolt hole be damned.
A couple options I like.
The first will nourish the wood and make frets look better than new. Assuming the fret material is of good quality.
Gorgomyte Fret And Fingerboard Conditioner
Wonder wipes are good for cleaning any of the wood surfaces.
Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner 20-pack
3 point with a claw is pure perfection, I like it better than the 2 point and claw, but both look bassad
