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Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:18 pm
by aceonbass
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
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:45 am
by teeder
I have an extra bridge assembly available if anyone is interested.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:00 am
by rickenbrother
aceonbass wrote:As far as returning my 8-string to stock for the next owner goes, well, I plan to be the last owner
Taking it with you when you "go", Dane?
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:05 pm
by ken_j
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.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:22 pm
by aceonbass
rickenbrother wrote:aceonbass wrote:As far as returning my 8-string to stock for the next owner goes, well, I plan to be the last owner
Taking it with you when you "go", Dane?
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.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:22 am
by teeder
Still waiting to here back from Harry Bridge.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:28 am
by hieronymous
PM sent - sorry for the delay!
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:24 pm
by johnallg
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
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:58 am
by teeder
FYI, I still have two of these available.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:01 pm
by gearhed289
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...
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:12 pm
by manyrics
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
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:17 pm
by teeder
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
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:20 pm
by manyrics
Please put me on the list, I'd love to have one. Thanks.
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:50 pm
by Ashgray
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.
There's a definite sale here if you do make more.
Ash
Re: 8 String Bass Bridges with 8 Saddles
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:45 pm
by teeder
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.