8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Jeff, if the height adjustment screws don't fit into the holes in the tailpiece, the bridge will tilt no matter what you do probably sooner than later. The screws extenting down into it is what keeps it from tilting in the first place. The older 70's bridges often tilted because the holes weren't very deep at the time. I had only one bass at the time, my '75 4001, and it's bridge was always working it's way backward. The new ones don't. Look at a RIC guitar bridge. Because the height adjustment screws don't extent down into the bridge plate, there has to be four of them or the thing will flip over. A Les Paul's bridge has two adjustment screws, but they are large and extent down into the body. As far as returning my 8-string to stock for the next owner goes, well, I plan to be the last owner
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
I have an extra bridge assembly available if anyone is interested.
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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Taking it with you when you "go", Dane?aceonbass wrote:As far as returning my 8-string to stock for the next owner goes, well, I plan to be the last owner
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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
If you want to be able to put the stock bridge back on after drilling out the tailpiece simple re-drill and tap the old bridge to the same size screws as the new one. This would make both bridges interchangable and prevent any tilt problems. If you are concerned about resale I doubt any potential buyer is going to measure screw and thread pitch sizes.
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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Well, I can't actually take it with me when I go, but I'm sure that which ever musically inclined family member gets it, they will be happy to have it. Every time I pick it up, I feel like I'm playing it for the first time. I love the thing.rickenbrother wrote:Taking it with you when you "go", Dane?aceonbass wrote:As far as returning my 8-string to stock for the next owner goes, well, I plan to be the last owner
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Still waiting to here back from Harry Bridge.
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PM sent - sorry for the delay!
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Mine arrived today - very nice piece of hardware, Kevin. Thanks for taking the time, talent, and energy to do this.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
FYI, I still have two of these available.
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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
I put the word out at another forum.
Great looking piece of hardware! Still need to get to my guy to get the slots filed. After I install the horseshoe...
Great looking piece of hardware! Still need to get to my guy to get the slots filed. After I install the horseshoe...
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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Hello to all,
I looking for on of these Rickenbacker 8 string 8 saddle bass bridges. Anyone know if it's still available and if so from whom. Thanks
I looking for on of these Rickenbacker 8 string 8 saddle bass bridges. Anyone know if it's still available and if so from whom. Thanks
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Hello, I made them and they're all gone. Seems like there's been more interest lately, so I may do another run if it's OK with Mr. Hall.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Please put me on the list, I'd love to have one. Thanks.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
There's a definite sale here if you do make more.teeder wrote:Hello, I made them and they're all gone. Seems like there's been more interest lately, so I may do another run if it's OK with Mr. Hall.
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1976 4001 "Shadow" Fretless
1978 4002 Walnut
1986 4008 Silver
1999 4001 V63 White
2012 4004 Jetglo
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Button 6 String Fretfull
Button 6 String Fretless
NS CR5 Omni Bass Fretless
Ashbory Bass
1978 4002 Walnut
1986 4008 Silver
1999 4001 V63 White
2012 4004 Jetglo
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Button 6 String Fretfull
Button 6 String Fretless
NS CR5 Omni Bass Fretless
Ashbory Bass
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Let's see if I can get a tally and I'll check with Mr. Hall and my machinist.
Also would like to hear from anyone that bought one and if they have any thoughts for improvement.
Also would like to hear from anyone that bought one and if they have any thoughts for improvement.