BOWTIE BRIDGES FOR "C" & "V" SERIES

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 5:47 am

BOWTIE BRIDGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. I'm GOING TO TRY AND POST A PIC, BUT IF IT DOES NOT WORK....GO TO MY WEB SITE AT http://pages.prodigy.net/cook-c
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admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 9:24 am

Here they are folks!

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 9:34 am

Thank you....
I always have trouble posting pics

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Aug 10, 2001 9:50 am

Please, let's hear from those folks who have ordered and installed one of these Bowtie bridges in their Rickenbacker.

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Thu Aug 23, 2001 11:36 am

I think most of the reviews have been posted on Voxtalks. I hope they come over here.....: )

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:39 am

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JETGLO,
The bridge & knobs arrived today and I just want to say that they are "INCREDIBLE" !!!!
I should have the Rick next week at which time I will send you some photos...
Thanks Again for the GREAT product.
All The Best,
Tony C

09-08-2001 14:18:41

RE:Bowtie Bridge Comparison Pics...Part Deux (modified 0 times) blackjack

Wes
I've received the bridge and knobs today.
Thank you very much!
The bridge is EXCELLENT! It looks very nice!
And the knobs are smaller than I expected, and are more EXCELLENT than I expected!
Thank you very much for your bridge and knobs!
Now I am looking forward to putting them on 325c58 !
Thanks.
MI

09-10-2001 09:05:24

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:50 am

Wes is a guitar God!!! The bowtie is fantastic. No to mention the Burns knobs!!
Thank you again Wes!!!
Steve

08-08-2001 19:11:33

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Mike D

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Oh, yes. I dropped off my 2000 325v59 MG and new bowtie bridge to my local luthier today in order to have it setup and the saddles slotted. The guys in the shop were ohh and ahhing all over the Ric and the bridge. It currently has the single-gold pickguard and proper Bigsby B5 screws courtesy of Jeff at Fabgear and a set of JETGLOW'S Burns knobs. Wes, you did a tremendous job! It was definitely worth the wait. I'll post a pic of the new bridge and Ric once I get it back. Hopefully before Saturday.

08-08-2001 20:53:44

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08-09-2001 08:32:31

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Jim H

I recieved my bridges on Tuesday and they're fantastic. Anyone who's a nitpicker for Lennon specs on their 325 will have to have one. They are very different than the stock Bigsby bridges. They appear to be accurate in every detail. Great job Wes!
These bridges are a must even for the v59 pussy conversions, so there's no reason not to spring for one. Unless you're sticking with the Kauffman, you'll need one for your c58.

08-09-2001 09:02:16

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) fabsfan

All these glowing reviews....I've just placed my order via paypal. Looking forward to seeing it, Wes, and thanks in advance!
Michael

08-09-2001 11:44:27

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) RogerF

I received my bowtie bridge as well. Wes made these to be an exact DNA match to an original 60's Selmer bridge and they are perfect (original casting marks and all). Thanks again for going through the trouble to make the knobs and bridges Wes!
RogerF

08-10-2001 18:13:23

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Mike_D

The bowtie is now in place on the v59 MG. It looks terrific and I'm about to plug in and check out the action. I'll post a pic here soon.

08-10-2001 19:42:15

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Mike D

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Okay, guys here's a couple of pics of the new bridge installed on my 2001 325v59.

Here's a link to a few more shots including a before shot with the stock Ric bridge.
http://home.austin.rr.com/rickenbacker/bowtie_before.jpg
http://home.austin.rr.com/rickenbacker/bowtie_closeup.jpg
http://home.austin.rr.com/rickenbacker/bowtie_closeup_2.jpg
http://home.austin.rr.com/rickenbacker/bowtie_closeup_5.jpg
http://home.austin.rr.com/rickenbacker/bowtie325v59.jpg

Thanks again to Wes for the bridge and the knobs and Jeff at Fabgear for the pickguard and screws. And of course to Tuck and Nick! This is all in preparation for the "C" series! Yee haw. Voxtalks!!!!!

08-10-2001 20:43:31

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Mike_D

Duh! I meant to say my 2000 325. I'm still waiting on the 2001 model. mmmm... C series...

08-10-2001 20:59:37

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) NickD

Wow, Mike_D, your guitar looks fabulous, gorgeous. Now I'm going to have to do this to MY 2000 325V59. How about giving me $130 for old times sake?
Don't think I didn't notice the J-160E lurking back there.

08-10-2001 21:25:09

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Mike_D

If you look closely, you might also notice the Monkeemobile in one of those shots, too.

08-10-2001 21:33:48

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Scott

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Wes,
I actually put mine on on the 8th (the day after I got it), and intonation was great first try and that was without even notching it yet! I notched on the 9th, and set the intonation which didn't take much doing. It sounds great and looks great. I have been off work this week, so I was not as quick to report on the installed bridge. Sorry.
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08-10-2001 23:00:07

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) Mike_D

It's a-ringing like a bell. It's got brand new Pyramid 13's and sounds great I 'll see how it settles in over the next few days.

08-10-2001 23:11:50

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 2 times) JETGLOW

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Scott, I am looking forward to seeng a pic of yours and I just posted a pic of Mike's on my site. Oh...I almost forgot....Scott, You were the 1st person to order and pay for yours...it also happens that you were the 1st person to recive yours. I checked the DHL site for the delivery times.
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08-11-2001 11:08:39

RE:BOWTIE BRIDGE ARRIVES! (modified 0 times) fabsfan

Just to add to the praise, I received my new bowtie bridge yesterday afternoon, put it on and set it up (all but the slots...I'm going to let the strings get settled and use their marks as guides, after some easy going play and some Bigsby work), and it is indeed excellent. Looks fab, sounds great, lets one intone almost perfectly (I, for one, never seem to be able to perfectly, so hey, it's near as da##it), and it even touches the little wire. Thanks much Wes, and anyone who's hesitating.....buy one!!
Michael

08-14-2001 08:04:21

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:52 am

I thought I would re-post these reviews because they have been archived. I am offering package deals for knobs & bridges. You can get complete sets for as low as 145.00. My new web address is
http://www.jetglow.com

jetglow · Post by **jetglow** » Mon Sep 17, 2001 8:31 am

CHECK OUT THIS PHOTO OF TUCK HERSEY
http://pages.prodigy.net/cook-c/mendips2.jpg

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Sep 17, 2001 12:14 pm

Wes: Great talent. Great photo. Great product. How can you go wrong? Thanks for this information.