kawe
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Post by kawe on Jul 17, 2004 4:06:23 GMT -5
I'm not sure, that the bridge (ABR-1) my ES 175 came with, is the best solution. It seems, that it tends to produce rattles, ... .
What is your opinion?
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Post by jazzalta on Jul 17, 2004 7:35:27 GMT -5
Hi Kawe. I'm just ordered an ebony bridge for my ES-175. My ABR rattles as well. I'll let you know once I get the new bridge as to whether it is an improvement.
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Post by kawe on Jul 17, 2004 8:21:39 GMT -5
Great!
That's what I was thinking about, too!
Some of these ebony bridges have a string compensation. The question is for what gauge!?
I'm waiting for your report.
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Post by Professor1 on Jul 17, 2004 11:55:57 GMT -5
My Epi Joe Pass came with a wooden non-compensated bridge. It just had a sleek-looking curve in it, like a Benedetto style. It was horrid. I tried various things, and then bought an ABR style with a rosewood base, but it was too tall, even after modifications. Then I bought an Allparts compensated rosewood bridge. It's like a Guild style carved bridge with compensation for a wound G set. I tweak it a little by trimming it each time I change strings, I think one more time will have it dead on.
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Post by pinsk94 on Jul 19, 2004 7:07:52 GMT -5
I am a big fan of ebony. More meelow sound. Less rattle.  |
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Post by Professor1 on Jul 19, 2004 14:21:38 GMT -5
Yes, the wooden bridges do give a more muted tone. when you play dissonant chords all the time, you really don't want any twang.
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Post by kawe on Jul 21, 2004 12:53:58 GMT -5
I got a ebony bridge today and the intonation seems to be (almost) perfect! It really sounds well, although the guitar isn't as loud as it was - acoustically played. What I noticed at the Gibson bridge (bottom view):  It seems to be a wonder, that the top is still what it should be!! That has nothing to do with good quality!!  |
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Post by Professor1 on Jul 21, 2004 21:29:15 GMT -5
I think the holes go all the way through so that the holes can be tapped for threads. As long as the stud doesn't sctratch the top, it should be fine.
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Post by kawe on Jul 22, 2004 14:24:54 GMT -5
Ok! But then that's a good example for industrial production - not for good craftsmanship.
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Post by Professor1 on Jul 22, 2004 15:57:37 GMT -5
Today I was able to buy some small pieces of Cocobollo wood. It's much like rosewood. I'm going to try to make a new bridgepiece with the intonation carved into it. I'lllet you know how it turns out.
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Post by jazzalta on Jul 22, 2004 19:00:39 GMT -5
I just got my ebony bridge for the 175. Came from members.cox.net/musicman5/archbridges.htm. These are handcrafted bridges by Steve Senerchia. It fits really well but I'll have to have my tech fit it exactly and file string grooves.  |
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Post by Professor1 on Jul 22, 2004 21:06:15 GMT -5
That does look like a nice one.
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Post by kawe on Jul 22, 2004 22:41:34 GMT -5
That one looks exactly like the one I got. But the radius didn't fit the top either. I tried to adjust it myself. It's almost perfect now.
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Post by kawe on Jul 23, 2004 7:08:29 GMT -5
Here's a pic of mine. Seems to be good quality: the holes are not drilled through --> the metal posts cannot touch the surface of the top. The sound is better (= "jazzier") for my ears.  |
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Post by Professor1 on Jul 23, 2004 13:22:28 GMT -5
That's about the same price that I have paid in the past. I like the sound of the wooden bridges, too. I am going to make one myself, just for fun. The wood is very hard. I don't think I will be able to carve it with a knife.
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