Vintage Bridge vs Modern Bridge
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:53 pm
Hello.
I have never played a vintage Rickenbacker, but am getting closer and closer to considering ownership.
I have noticed the vintage bridges (as well as the "C" series bridges) are a bit different. They appear to have a bolt or washer of some sort at the end of the bridge closest to the bridge pickup.
What is this thing? does it prevent you from completely removing the screw? Does it prevent you from changing to a new saddle?
Speaking of saddles, are the vintage saddles made out of the same material as the modern ones? I am quite picky about string spacing, so if I were to get a vintage Rickenbacker and could not buy new saddles to reslot, I woud be sad.
I appreciate any insight.
-Steve
I have never played a vintage Rickenbacker, but am getting closer and closer to considering ownership.
I have noticed the vintage bridges (as well as the "C" series bridges) are a bit different. They appear to have a bolt or washer of some sort at the end of the bridge closest to the bridge pickup.
What is this thing? does it prevent you from completely removing the screw? Does it prevent you from changing to a new saddle?
Speaking of saddles, are the vintage saddles made out of the same material as the modern ones? I am quite picky about string spacing, so if I were to get a vintage Rickenbacker and could not buy new saddles to reslot, I woud be sad.
I appreciate any insight.
-Steve