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Thanks - that answers my question about a flat bottomed bridge on an arched top.
The three point actually works really well on the JC. Had I not put a Hipshot on the other basses, I wouldn't have put one on the JC. The only reason I did it is because I like to have standardization.
I did some checking for @matzingerz
To see if a Supertone 2 point would work on a VP:
The stud spacing is the same, but (even though it looks like the saddle has more range)there isn’t enough travel on the saddles to get the “E” saddle any further back than the stock bridge. It hits the curve at the back of the slot.
Mine is already maxed as far back as it goes.
The string spacing is also narrower.
You could fill the holes and move the studs back, but then you are committing to the drop tuning.
Hopefully Scott has a Badbird bridge for you.
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To see if a Supertone 2 point would work on a VP:
The stud spacing is the same, but (even though it looks like the saddle has more range)there isn’t enough travel on the saddles to get the “E” saddle any further back than the stock bridge. It hits the curve at the back of the slot.
Mine is already maxed as far back as it goes.
The string spacing is also narrower.
You could fill the holes and move the studs back, but then you are committing to the drop tuning.
Hopefully Scott has a Badbird bridge for you.
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Somehow I actually got a good tone out of a Markbass head today. I'm sure my Damnation MBD-1 helped.
I installed a creative audio redeemer circuit in my spector classic x yesterday. I much prefer it to the tone pump junior circuit. So, now it is volume, volume, tone. It just sounds more natural. Eventually, I WILL get to build my custom bird, which for me, is pretty much a spector bird like nikki sixx used to play, probably with p/j pups, but bolt on. I owned the schecter sixx bass with sunburst finish. It was a really nice bass but, heavy as hell and not quite as sexy shaped as a gibson. Sounded, played, looked and was built great though.
Ive been a billy sheehan type player most of my playing career but man, I really enjoy letting a bird hang down to my junk and using a pick sometimes! Im starting to get alittle obsessed with birds.
Ive been a billy sheehan type player most of my playing career but man, I really enjoy letting a bird hang down to my junk and using a pick sometimes! Im starting to get alittle obsessed with birds.
what kind of rig do you usually use?
I was as surprised as you and the cat! Even the drummer, who's also an audio engineer, was surprised. He seems to have the same taste in bass amps as I. I still have no interest in a Markbass, but at least I can get along with one when I have to.
GK when I have a choice. But in NYC it's pretty much always what's there.
love it!
just flicking through on my phone finding my place... that looked like a model train.
You guys seemed to like the Baby Animals. The Divinyls were sort of a proto Baby Animals. Rock music, with the female singer and the lead guitarist being the constant thread.
I’m pretty sure you know one of their songs, but even before Chrissie Amphlett was touching herself the Divinyls were putting out some good stuff.
https://youtu.be/5boYiMktOvs
I’m pretty sure you know one of their songs, but even before Chrissie Amphlett was touching herself the Divinyls were putting out some good stuff.
https://youtu.be/5boYiMktOvs
Thank you very much for the effort! one thing less to worry now
Can't see it as a functional issue, the posts are what anchor the strings, no other contact points.
Close up it looks a tad awkward I think, and for us shallower ilk that's an issue... but I'd bet it works just fine.
For me, I with the Casady had a 2-pt bridge.
I touch myself was their hit in Canada. I think some of their other material has made it into the mainstream as covers (or perhaps I am confusing them with another Aussie band).
Just trying to draw an 'ahem' aren't you. Well, I won't reward such obvious pandering!
