4001 4003 replacement bridge

djm150 · Post by **djm150** » Mon Oct 18, 2004 1:19 pm

well, good things come to those who wait. Have we waited long enough though? I spoke with David over at Hipshot Products today. He informed me that he is, as this post is being written, doing a production run of his 4001 replacement bridge. They should be back from the plating company in a couple of weeks. It is a drop-in replacement with the same footprint as the original. 4 individual saddles,like a P bass, with string width spacing adjustment. The cosmetic look is very much like the original overall but without the mute section. There is nothing more to do than screw it down and adjust the intonation. Change string gauges, no problem, tune yer 4 string to BEAD and be able to adjust the bridge, no problem. I wish i had more to say at this point. I received a protoype a while back, tried it, made my suggestions, and waited....patiently!
It seems to be finally at hand. Havent seen the final piece yet, but im sure it will be acceptable to most that are looking for a BRIDGE THAT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jayfbv · Post by **jayfbv** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:04 am

I've tried to get the height adjustment specs from them, and have not succeded yet. Their "A" bridge calls out 0.4 to 0.65" off the instrument deck, I believe. That's about 13-21/32". If you've worked with a prototype, do you know the spec?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:11 am

finally ... easy palm muting for the 4 string ric player ...

jayfbv · Post by **jayfbv** » Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:39 am

David Mitchell got back to me on my question. The part he reviewed did not adjust low enough and he recommended that they thin the base.

jayfbv · Post by **jayfbv** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:45 am

I now have a Hipshot type A bridge installed in my 4001, in place of the Badass. It's flush on the deck and gets me an acceptable action at the lowest setting. The BA had was countersunk 1/8". There's no ability to lower the strings until they buzz, but it's pretty much where I want it. The two bridges weigh about the same, however, I hear a bit less acoustic volume with the Hipshot. The string break angle may be less now. The quick loading feature is cool.

Anyone get Hipshot's Rick style bridge?

baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:44 am

I don't think the RIC replacements are available yet. They're not listed on their website.

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jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:56 pm

Hipshot A style bridges are great, I have them on my Zon and 4004Cii:

loverickbass · Post by **loverickbass** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 4:40 am

Does anyone have the link to the photo of the prototype hipshot replacement bridge?

Cole

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:24 am

Cole, I believe it's in the archived pages which Peter has removed in preparation for the site move. Maybe whoever originally posted it still has a pic and will repost if he sees this.

jayfbv · Post by **jayfbv** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:32 am

I downloaded them.

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:42 am

Thanks. I hope he's planning on making the finished version a little better looking.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:35 am

How does it attach to the instrument body ?

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:03 am

How does it attach to the instrument body ?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:17 am

with screws ...

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:35 am

meanwhile, back in the jar of Lyle's