Hipshot 4 String Supertone Bass Bridge 3 Point - Chrome
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I did get a slightly lower action than with the stock bridge, but it wasn't by much - Perhaps a tenth of a percent less. Because the bridge is bolted to the body, the saddles are the only way to lower the action. br>I'd give it a shot and see what happens. You can always take it off and replace it with the stock bridge and send it back if you keep the packaging and don't scratch it. With this bridge, I believe you will be able to achieve at least a slightly lower action. I did.
At this time, we only have Black and Chrome versions in stock.
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Selected User Reviews For Hipshot 4 String Supertone Bass Bridge 3 Point - Chrome
This bridge thickens your sound and makes string changes simple. br>br>I set up all of my instruments myself, and one of my pet peeves is difficult-to-adjust instruments; Rickenbacker is by far the worst offender, but the stock EB3/EB0 bridge isn't much better. I was in desperate need of something like this. This thing is highly adjustable in all directions, just like most Hipshot bridges. String spacing, individual string height, and intonation can all be adjusted while the instrument is strung up, allowing for a much faster and more accurate process. Additionally, its sheer mass (if you get the brass version; I can't speak for the aluminum version) gives you a slightly warmer tone and an incredible amount of sustain. This is exactly what I was looking for, but if you want a snappier trebly sound, keep this in mind. Brass is probably not the best material for this. br>br>Installation is simple and quick, but the fit is extremely tight. This is beneficial because it eliminates any potential for rattles or inconsistencies caused by bridge movement. When driving in the retention screws, be prepared to fiddle with the alignment for a few moments. br>br>The two sets of screws were the only issue I had. They're *slightly* different threads (I assume one is for Gibson and the other is for Epiphone), but they're so similar that it's difficult to tell. Before you try to torque it in and destroy the threads, take a moment to figure out which ones you need before you put the bridge on. It'd be a hassle to fix that.
bridge on a slant I recently purchased an Epiphone EB-S short-scale guitar. 0 to get a bass sound similar to that of Jack Bruce (of Cream) and Glenn Cornick (of Jethro Tull) from the 1960s British rock scene. They did, in fact, play the Gibson EB- EB-3, however, is currently unavailable. The third model (the classic EB-1) is in large scale. 3 was a short scale) and is distinct from the traditional EB-type. 3 in a variety of other ways. The EB- 0 appeared to be a good way to get that 1960s sound without spending too much money. (The Gibson SG Standard bass, which is five times the price of the EB-100, is the other modern alternative. ) )br>br>(The EB-)br>(The EB-)br>(The EB-)br> Although the 0 is a fantastic bass for the money, its bridge, like most Gibson bass bridges, is poorly designed. It not only falls off when the strings are removed, but it also leaves so little space between the ball end of the string and the bridge saddle that the wrapping threads of each string end up resting on the saddle, deadening your tone. In every way, the Hipshot bridge is a huge step forward. It's simple to install and secures to the guitar's body (using the original bridge's screw holes - see below). There's no need to drill any new ones! It increases the distance between the ball and the saddle by about 3/4", allowing the wrapping thread to pass through. Each saddle can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. The bridge comes with four screws (two are required, but American-style bridges come with four). Gibsons are made in the United States and are imported from other countries. Epiphones use different threading, so they include both types), as well as a tiny Allen wrench for saddle adjustment. To attach the bridge to your bass, you'll also need a 3/16" Allen wrench (which wasn't included in my package). br>br>Because mounting the bridge is so simple, no instructions are included. Simply remove the original bridge and the three screws that hold it in place, then replace it with the Hipshot bridge and secure it with two of the supplied screws. If your experience is similar to mine, two of the four screws will begin to screw in, but then resist; don't force them - they will come out. Use the other two if necessary. When you've figured out which two screws go together, tighten them all the way down. After that, add strings and adjust the bridge for action and intonation with the tiny Allen wrench. br>br>I'm very happy with the Hipshot Supertone bridge and would recommend it to anyone who owns a Gibson or Epiphone bass with the 3-way switch. bridge on a slant (A replacement for the Gibson 2- is also available from Hishot. ) I haven't used the point bridge yet. [EDIT 2014:]br>br>[EDIT 2014:]br>br>[EDIT 2014:]br>br>[EDIT Since then, I've moved up to a Gibson SG bass. very much like the EB- With a set neck and a bridge pickup, it's better made than a 0 guitar. I was able to easily swap the HipShot bridge over to the Gibson because it came with screws for both Gibson and Epiphone guitars.
br>I HAD TO SET THE TEMPERATURE TO 45 DEGREES. 050X. TO CLEAR THE BRIDGE, 050 CHAMFER ON THE BRIDGE. 2 MINUTES WITH A FILE br>THAT APPEARS TO BE AWESOME!.
It replaced a bad three-point bridge, so my game isn't as bad as it used to be.
100% improvement, fits Epi Goth 100 percentage percentage percentage percentage percentage percent It is simple to put together. Setting the bridge saddles took a little time, but it was well worth it in the end.
This was the perfect match for my Epiphone EB- 0 bass (the Gibson SG as it was made by Ephiphone). It fit perfectly and without a hitch. The kit included metric and English bolts, as well as a small Allen wrench for the height adjustment screws. Searching on Wiki- In terms of instructions, I was able to intonate my bass in under ten minutes.
Since 1965, I've been a bassist. I've never seen a better bass bridge than this.
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