Mastery Bridge for Rickenbackers in the works

[jps]

Yugos are not that bad - not worse than a Fiat at least!

I used to have fun in a friend's X1/9. Did Yugo ever make rebadge a version of one of those?

[walker]

It's an epiphany, you're able to look at something and know everything about it without ever using or reading about it. You may or may not also start telling kids to get off your lawn.

That's Norah Jones, by the way.

sa-WEEET!

(an appropriate response to both of your statements)

[jwoodland]

We had similar posts like some of these when the offset bridge was new five years ago. It's to be expected, it's new to some people still. All fine.... but I prefer to let actual users talk about my products and customer service though. I'm looking forward to helping Ric players out if I can, and anyone can email me directly with questions. This video might help those who are unfamiliar with the design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwAWQPK ... r_embedded

Also, if you google my name + guitar some of my other work as a luthier should come up. Again, happy to answer questions if you email me via MB.

Thanks gang,

JW

[sloop_john_b]

Welcome John!

[paologregorio]

I ordered one.

[aceonbass]

John, since we're having this discussion/debate here, I'll just ask you directly.......Can the A and B saddles be adjusted independently of their adjacent saddles, and are each trio of saddles set up on a curve to match the 10" radius of a RIC guitar fretboard? Also, would you consider making the base plate available separately for those wanting to maintain a more stock appearance to their guitar? Thanks in advance!

[pesimax]

I've just pulled the trigger on one, I love playing my Ricky plugged in but the roller bridge buzzing does get on my nerves when playing unplugged.

[ken_j]

I have a Yamaha 12 string years ago that had a 12 string bridge that was ingenious to my way of thinking. It was made by Gotoh I believe and looked a lot like this one. I do not want to take from the good discussion here. While not perfect I think that this bridge might satisfy some with regard to the ability to make adjustments.

gotoh12.jpg

It is still available here

[johnhall]

Even the CEO kinda digs it (see pg. 1). I can't wait to try one on my 330.

The operative word is "kinda" but I'll reserve my full opinion until I've seen and heard it. Strictly based on photos, I think the aesthetics are wrong for most of our current instruments although it might look right on a 650 and would have fit well on a 200 series or 490 guitar. (The original designs back in 1973 of the System 490 bridge were very similar looking, obviously also Fender inspired.)

There's a longer range, not yet fully fleshed out plan here to open a new metal shop portion of the factory, taking advantage of our now very experienced CAD and CNC staff. This would allow us to do more things in machined aluminum, steel, and brass. I believe this capability, combined with designs we've kicked around through the years, would pretty well allow us to dominate the add-on accessory market.

[sloop_john_b]

There's a longer range, not yet fully fleshed out plan here to open a new metal shop portion of the factory, taking advantage of our now very experienced CAD and CNC staff. This would allow us to do more things in machined aluminum, steel, and brass. I believe this capability, combined with designs we've kicked around through the years, would pretty well allow us to dominate the add-on accessory market.

Very cool!

[cjj]

There's a longer range, not yet fully fleshed out plan here to open a new metal shop portion of the factory, taking advantage of our now very experienced CAD and CNC staff. This would allow us to do more things in machined aluminum, steel, and brass. I believe this capability, combined with designs we've kicked around through the years, would pretty well allow us to dominate the add-on accessory market.

Very cool!

Oh yeah, that sounds like a fine plan!

[admin]

I too like the sound of this!

[walker]

"Machined aluminum"

I heard that!

[jingle_jangle]

"Machined stainless steel" would sound even better!

[Clint]

"So let it be written. So let it be done."