In use 1971-1980. more, flyguitars.com 2007-2023 | terms and conditions. Nov 4, 2015 #4 96tbird PLEASE STAND BY Dec 13, 2010 Main problem is that I can't adjust the action low enough. ), The Epiphone Special Run Thunderbird-IV limited edition silverburst is also an Epiphone alternative to the Gibson model with a maple neck and rosewood fretboard bolted onto a mahogany body (as opposed to the standard Epiphone alder body) which gives it a much closer tonality to the Gibson Thunderbirds, which use mahogany as a major wood in the construction of the bass. Bought one of these for my Epiphone Les Paul Standard bass and it was worth every penny!! The hipshot feels way better. more, Gibson two-point Tune-O-Matic bridge. more, EB string mute Introduced in 1960 (see the Gibson Gazette July/August 1960 and 1962 mute patent) and fitted to Kalamazoo-built basses until 1971. The Thunderbird usually features bass humbuckers, colloquially referred to as "soapbars" due to their appearance. 2005 Epiphone Thunderbird by Gibson Bass Guitar Original Body $299.99 $49.99 shipping or Best Offer 17 watching 2005 Epiphone EB0 SG Bass Guitar Original Black Body Project $199.99 $49.99 shipping or Best Offer 10 watching Gibson & Epiphone EB3 or EBO Bass Guitars $29.99 $10.00 shipping Kopen 1965 Gibson EB-2 Bass Bridge Chrome EB-0 EB-3 EBO EB2 EB3 1966 1967 1968 1960's van slechts 157.47 Original Vintage 1960's Gibson Bass BridgeChromeAs PicturedWe ship Worldwide282. The stock bridges are lacking to say the least. All items purchased from Chicago Music Exchange are made pursuant to a shipment contract. Easy to adjust and great improvement of clarity and punch. Click to reveal This bridge is a sturdy, heavy-duty bridge which overcomes the tendency of its predecessor to tip forward, by having an extra post at the front. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks. Its a great piece of hardware at an excellent price point. With the bridge and the HipShot HB6 Ultralite tuners I also added, I have a bass that gives me a better growl and bottom end than I've ever had. Nitrocellulose lacquer finish looks stunning and enhances tone. The Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird comes loaded with a fine assortment of the former Rex Rocker's preferred extras. The chunky chrome-plated bridge is adjustable from three different points, allowing several options for the action and intonation to be . The Babicz double locking ECAM saddle offers full contact to the instrument's body, improving tonality and sustain inch intonation and string height adjustments are a breeze and these are the same bridges used on the Gibson 2015 thunderbird and sg basses. It is the epitome of form and function in bass guitar bridge design. The only downside to the Babicz (again, IMHO) is that adjusting it is probably a bit less intuitive than the Hipshot product, but once learned the Babicz system is rock solid. We start with a chrome-plated heavy cast base plate secured directly to the body, but check out its versatility. To this day, Gibson's three-way adjustable bridge remains an industry standard. I don't get why Gibson continues to use the old 3 point design but that's another issue for another time. Gibson Thunderbird Bass Features: Legendary 4-string bass guitar. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Easy to install, balanced well (with some pads underneath near each bolt hole per suggestions from Hipshot), and I am truly impressed at how much it improves the sound of my bass. Chrome $214.95 USD Black $229.95 USD Gold $234.95 USD Nickel $214.95 USD. The Epiphone Goth Thunderbird is similar to the Epiphone Thunderbird IV. Hi. Sustain improved. This reissue featured the original body shape and neck-through construction but unlike the previous issues, the bicentennial edition included the new "three-point" bridge and a red, white, and blue Thunderbird logo. Now I can adjust my action exactly where I want it. more, Gibson six string bass bar bridge. If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. Made my EB-3 come to lifeand made it possible to play above the 7th fret. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. The patented Babicz FCH 3-Point four string bass bridge is a direct drop-in . [2] At the time, Fender had been the leader in the electric bass market since their introduction of the Precision Bass twelve years earlier. - Bridge pickup: Gibson TB humbucker + Ceramic Humbucker - Neck pickup: Gibson TB humbucker + Ceramic Humbucker - Controls: 1 neck pickup volume, 1 bridge pickup volume, 1 . Thank you Hipshot for allowing me to replace that crappy Epiphone 3-point bridge on my new EB-3 bass. This bridge is a must-have for all T-Bird players! The Classic Pro was quietly dropped from the Epiphone website around the 2020 NAMM show. Info@Hipshot.com. $1,800 $525 price drop. I can finally intonate the thing properly, and the action is quite a bit lower now as well. Internet orders may be paid for using the following methods: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. more, Gibson TRI-4 wedge bridge. Fitted the two point bridge to my 1970 EB3. But most failings of the early bridges can easily be rectified with a little attention. Even before I finished up the electronics, I could tell that this hardware would make this a much more versatile and playable instrument than it would be with the stock part. This website uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse traffic. A direct replacement bridge for your Gibson 3-point bass bridge that uses your existing hole pattern Machined out of solid aircraft-quantity aluminum, the Hipshot SuperTone bass bridge features complete adjustability that is easy to use: precise intonation, independent string height, and even side-to-side string spacing adjustment Dragonaut Although the strings can not be intonated individually, the whole bridge could be moved slightly, with adjustment of either of the hex-screws perpendicular to the bridge posts. Would certainly recommend. Gibson Thunderbird Sunburst 2018. . more, Gibson bar bridge - 1965 version. 2. Id recommend this to anyone with a Gibson bass that just want to make it that much better. This mute was widely used on practically all Gibson EB3s, and very many EB0, EB2, Epiphone Newport, Epiphone Rivoli and Les Paul basses. Superb quality as usual, Hipshot always delivers! I searched on ebay and other site but I could not find it. I once had another 71 EB-3 slot head with the Gibson 2 point bridge, and that had dead C notes on the G and D strings. Payment Terms - Orders SKU: KHMBBS5. Cheers Hipshot. more, Nickel bridge cover (small) The smaller (but actually slightly wider) bridge cover used on the SB300/400, Grabber and G3 basses was not big enough to cover the two and three point bridges used on the majority of Gibson bass guitars; it was nickel plated, with an engraved Gibson logo in the early 1970s, but typically plain thereafter. Gibson Thunderbird bridge (1960s). It worked out great though and the bass plays and sounds great, super sustain, and holds tuning. Background and introduction [ edit] The Gibson Thunderbird [1] was introduced in 1963. Highly recommended. It also has a seven-piece neck, a neck-through construction, Epiphone T-Pro pickups and active electronics. Gibson Thunderbird Bass Bridge & Pick Up Cover Hand Rest Also Compatible with EB-0, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 & Les Paul Basses Made from 1963 to 1980 From Old Guitar Repair Shop Please check my other listings for more Vintage Guitar Parts More info at This item is sold As-Described The Thunderbird was Gibson's first model built in the 34-inch scale, which had been made popular by Fender. A great product. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Installation is easy and simple, I think it took me about 3 minutes including removing the old bridge. I wish I'd done this years ago. Its the bridge your Gibson has been waiting for. The difference is incredible! It's a nice upgrade if you like more precision in your string height than the tilting, unreliable original. He then had several bodies cut to the original shape, attached Fender Precision Bass necks to them, and installed the salvaged hardware.[13]. 37.61.232.130 The Gibson Thunderbird is an electric bass guitar made by Gibson and Epiphone . I have an Epiphone Thunderbird. I did not have any issues with the stock inserts (nuts) in the body coming loose. i just installed the three point version on my Epiphone Allen Woody, took less than 10 minutes to put on and set up. Maybe the 12 year old drilling the bridge mounting holes in the EB-0 body in China got it wrong as I've never seen this complaint in any of the revues I"ve read about the bridge. The new Thunderbird vintage Pro was available in Alpine white, ebony, and tobacco sunburst. The Thunderbird IV was reissued in 1976 as a bicentennial edition. It sounded great stock in my opinion, but after reading the reviews on the improved tone and sustain that folks were getting, I made the decision. 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