Kramer Ferrington III. Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 My new bass is an EB0 copy and it has this sort of bridge http://www.gibsonbass.com/graphics/1979-THUNDERBIRD-9.jpg which has the annoying habit of shedding parts everywhere whenever I change strings. The bridge come off and the saddles wind up all over the floor. And I have a Dano copy where the bridge doesn't level out until you tighten the strings... Why the heck do they make these stupid bridges? I thought the small fiddly parts would mean added (and pointless) string vibration dispersion? Why aren't all bridges made by Badass and stay still while you change the strings? (Can I still type "Badass"? ) I'm sure there's some obscure reason why Gibson invented such fiddly things? But why? Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Just to annoy *you*, Vince!! Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Originally posted by Geoff Byrne: Just to annoy *you*, Vince!! Geoff I'm flattered! Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 CONGRATS ON YOUR 4000 POSTS, VINCE!!!!!!!!! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Originally posted by Geoff Byrne: CONGRATS ON YOUR 4000 POSTS, VINCE!!!!!!!!! G. Wow, thanks! Nobody's ever noticed before! Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I came across it here first!! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 congrats on your 4000 Vince. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Originally posted by guitarzan: congrats on your 4000 Vince. Thanks, Zan! Now... about them bridges... Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbach1 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 There are some really freakin terrible bridges out there. The adjustable spacing bridge on my white falcon has never been a favorite of mine. Changing strings is a royal pain in the ass. It stays in tune nicely, I don't have complaints about that, but it is a struggle to work on and keep the spacing rollers in place. One string at a time is my motto. bbach Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Originally posted by Bbach1: There are some really freakin terrible bridges out there... Changing strings is a royal pain in the ass. It's strange how many designs are not exactly helpful when you need to change strings, and yet, it's something that is not just going to happen, it's going to happen a LOT during a guitar's lifetime. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Congrats! Vince! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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