Free Standard Shipping - for order over $50 (US Customers Only). It also has a seven-piece neck, a neck-through construction, Epiphone T-Pro pickups and active electronics. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Add to Cart. In 1966, Gibson changed the Thunderbird's design and construction. Edition Explorer bass. 5 String B Style Bass Bridge. 2 humbucking pickups with plenty of cutting mids. Recently I have lost a bass bridge saddle, precisely the second one (D string). Sounds fantastic. I'd try Allparts. 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Gibson bass guitars | Part descriptions for Gibson bass guitars | Bridges. 607-532-9404 I'm not noticing any of the increased sustain or improved tone that others mention, but dang this thing is so much better than the stock bridge on my Epiphone Thunderbird. Just call us at 773-525-7773 to place your order. Floyd Member 58 The Gibson Thunderbird[1] was introduced in 1963. Gibson started producing the non-reverse Thunderbirds again for the public in late 2012.[5]. Gibson bass guitar bridge / tailpiece units are typically weightier than those employed by other manufacturers, with early examples height adjustable via heavy bolts into the guitar's body (the 'sustain sisters' as Gibson called them). Large X-Large. Unlike all other Gibson bass bridges, it required a separate tailpiece, and was fitted with a damper spring, which acted as a mute by pushing felt blocks (not pictured) against the strings. All I can say is, "Wow"! I'm happy with it. Check out the detailed descriptions of Gibson bass guitar bridges, bridge covers and mutes below. Gibson Thunderbird is a high quality 4-string bass designed for the most demanding bassists out there. The bridge attaches to its posts by means of two hex screws. GIBSON GARAGE FIND A DEALER GIBSON APP. Oh yeah, the Hipshot is heavier than stock so helps a but with neck dive. Packed with Rex Brown's preferred appointments. $1,895 $379 Off. 3 weeks later. Thank you Hipshot for allowing me to replace that crappy Epiphone 3-point bridge on my new EB-3 bass. Separate charges for shipping and handling will be shown on your order form. 2023 Gbase - All rights reserved - v5.2.4665 (gb1). Used - Excellent. No grounding issues as a result, but Im no guitar tech. For international security reasons, please call the store to arrange a Bank Wire: +01-773-525-7773. Solved easily by using qty 3, 5/16", gold zinc lock washers between the posts and the bridge. Most versions had the nylon saddles pictured here, though around late 71, early 72 some of these bridges were equipped with chrome plated metal saddles. Second, the bridge is wider (from nut to tailpiece) for increased saddle travel. **Intonation saddle springs on all versions are now black, Enter your email address to receive news, updates, and sales. SSP: $214.95-$234.95. What makes it so cool? Far more solid than the standard bridge. 1960's style Gibson Thunderbird Bass bridge and tailpiece Made in the USA Machined Brass Bridge, Tailpiece and Studs Nickel plated Bridge is wider then original for increased intonation range Dimensions: Bridge body - 3 7/8" x 31/32" x 3/8" thick, string spacing - 2 9/32", post spacing - 3 5/16" Strings are anchored at the body end by a rock-solid three-point Thunderbird bridge with individually adjustable saddles, and high-quality Grover tuners at the headstockall gold-plated to match the commemorative look of the 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass. Its the bridge your Gibson has been waiting for. i just installed the three point version on my Epiphone Allen Woody, took less than 10 minutes to put on and set up. Super solid contact through the posts, as the slight arch top semi hollow design of this model bass prefers. At its core sits a mahogany body and neck capped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, the perfect recipe for bellowing bass and pro-quality performance. The mounting screws wont touch the ground wire at the bottom of the hole, however. 1981 publicity for the Victory bass summed it up: For the ultimate in player adjustment we give you the TRI-4 bridge. . -Relic'd finish -Replaced E tuner -Replaced bridge Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. I wish I'd done this years ago. Notice the rounded, wider mounting arms. By utilizing the existing mount pattern, the SuperTone gives you a full range of intuitive adjustability and excellent tone transference without any modifications to your bass whatsoever. Chicago, IL 60657 TV Jones Thunder'Tron Chrome Neck Universal Mount Bass Guitar Pickup $135 Brand New Free Shipping 30-Day Return Policy Bartolini 4 String Gibson Thunderbird Replacement T4CBC Bass Pickup - T4CBC-T (Bridge) $119 Brand New Free Shipping 14-Day Return Policy Bartolini 4 String Gibson Thunderbird Replacement T4CBC Bass Pickup - T4CBC-B (Neck) $119 Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Listen to these soundclips of a muted and unmuted Gibson EB3. Shipping Charges - Taxes and Title The bridge pictured has black plastic surrounding each post hole - though this is the exception rather than the rule. Had my Supertone 3 point for 3 weeks and I love the added sustain. The tone is great and all parts are original with the exception of the badass bridge installed (which is better than the original bridge). I have this bridge on my Epiphone Rumblekat Bass. (Epiphone has had other runs of the LE in other colors, as well. $30.00 - $38.00. The patented Babicz FCH 3-point four string bass bridge is a direct drop-in replacement upgrade for a standard Gibson 3-point bass bridge. Gibson Thunderbird bridge (1960s). This bridge is a nice piece of work and I recommend it. Would certainly recommend. Your IP: The chunky chrome-plated bridge is adjustable from three different points, allowing several options for the action and intonation to be . 72. [2] At the time, Fender had been the leader in the electric bass market since their introduction of the Precision Bass twelve years earlier. It also has the Epiphone T-Pro bass humbucking pickups with custom active electronics and EQ. To 'unmute' the cover would be removed. 15 oz.) Part number BR-750N. Installation is easy and simple, I think it took me about 3 minutes including removing the old bridge. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. It would be nice if there was a little more room to work with. Cheers Hipshot. I bought it primarily for the extra length between the saddles and the holes for the string balls because Ernie Ball Chrome flats have long silks on them, which ended up on the stock bridge saddles. The Thunderbird IV was re-introduced to the Gibson line in 1987 and was in regular production until 2015. Other than that, I love this bridge. I got the Hipshot bridge for a Chinese EB-0 I'm hot rodding.When I tried to bolt it in the holes were on the bridge were too far apart. Hi. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. USA Color: Sunburst Brown SERIAL #: 90530700 This is the real deal, not the Orville bass or Epiphone copy. Only improvements could be: The Gibson Thunderbird Studio models (which were also available as five-string versions) have mahogany necks set into mahogany bodies. The Thunderbird high . Adjusting string action and intonation was a breeze. a 22 fret neck, solid three point Thunderbird bridge, and sleek black Grover tuners, this bass is ready to ROCK! Unlike all other Gibson bass bridges, it required a separate tailpiece, and was fitted with a damper spring, which acted as a mute by pushing felt blocks (not pictured) against the strings. He then had several bodies cut to the original shape, attached Fender Precision Bass necks to them, and installed the salvaged hardware.[13]. The non-reverse Thunderbird was continued until 1969. Again, this after initial installation, it could well be with some tweaking these issues may lessen. Beautiful bridge. The Thunderbird IV was reissued in 1976 as a bicentennial edition. we'll also pay the return shipping costs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I had this installed on my 78 ripper on the recommendation of my local luthier who said it would Improve intonation and string placement/adjustment. Once strung up I found a definite improvement in sound, notes are punchier and more consistent over the fingerboard and there is more sustain. Used - Good. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Id recommend this to anyone with a Gibson bass that just want to make it that much better. It comes with the original case, the Thunderbird pick guard, and alternate knobs. [9], The Epiphone Thunderbird IV limited edition, a budget alternative to the Gibson models, has a maple neck bolted onto an alder body, Alpine white finish with black hardware and assembled at the Epiphone Custom Shop in Korea. It took longer to remove and restring the bass than it took me to fit this bridge to a epiphone thunderbird. - Bridge pickup: Gibson TB humbucker + Ceramic Humbucker - Neck pickup: Gibson TB humbucker + Ceramic Humbucker - Controls: 1 neck pickup volume, 1 bridge pickup volume, 1 . Fits 69 Gibson EB2D. Part number 10149 (1977), 81554 (1981). Due to a lawsuit brought by Fender because of the resemblance to the Fender Jazzmaster, the body styles were modified, with the result being called the "non-reverse" body. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Size: 2 5/16" x 2". The Classic Pro was quietly dropped from the Epiphone website around the 2020 NAMM show. The Babicz wins on the basis of the better mounting system and the more solid saddle adjustment/lockdown system, IMHO. However, for the same reason, the Hipshot bridge may require longer strings. A Golden Tribute to a Four-String Classic, http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/50th-Anniversary-Thunderbird-Bass.aspx, Mahogany body in stunning Bullion Gold finish, Neck-through Mahogany neck with comfortable, rounded profile, Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays, Thunderbird Bass pickups in the neck and bridge positions, Three point bass bridge with adjustable saddles. Phased out in 1965, in favour of the chromed version, below. The Nikki Sixx Thunderbird bass has a mahogany-walnut neck-through with flame maple wings attached to form the body, finished in transparent black cherry. Strings all sit on their speaking lengths on the saddle pieces instead of on the wrap like on she Gibson 3-point stock bridge. People seem to either love or hate Thunderbirds, and the internet is full of comments about how awful they are (other . With the Hipshot bridge, because the ball end of the string is pulled further back, the short-scale strings just barely fit -- the threads at the far end of the E string touch the nut. All items purchased from Chicago Music Exchange are made pursuant to a shipment contract. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a191b95edf8892a Note the G-string screw is longer (1 1/2") than the other three (1 7/32"). It is the epitome of form and function in bass guitar bridge design. Notice also that the silk wraps at the ball end of the string don't always stop before the bridge saddle, avoided, by removing some of the wraps with a razor blade, or better still buying strings with no wraps. This is common in basses with no under-bridge mute. 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, Please check my other listings for more Vintage Guitar Parts. Jul 17, 2011. Skip to main content. In 2021, Gibson announced a new non-reverse Thunderbird, in Pelham Blue, Burgundy Red, and Inverness Green. Though fewer non-reverse Thunderbirds were shipped, the original reverse-body instruments retain a higher collectors' value. Payment Terms - Orders The only reason the two point bridge morphed into the three point bridge was to address the two pointer's tendency to tip forward. Pickup Parts(screws, keepers, etc. The install is just two bolts, couldn't be easier. Make the low E string saddle black roller piece a little wider so the wider E string could sit better inside the roller. Neck-through-body construction; mahogany body wings. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. The Epiphone Goth Thunderbird is similar to the Epiphone Thunderbird IV. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The bridge posts were short-bushing type, nickel (early), or chrome (later) plated. For starters, this electric bass is a pleasure to rock out on, thanks to its smooth, rounded mahogany neck and easy-playing rosewood fingerboard. As part of my effort to return it to playable condition, I installed a SuperTone bridge. SuperTone Gibson Bass Replacement Bridge. saddles no longer too close to ball end on my thunderbird, string height no longer good for 2 strings and way too high on the other two with the eb-3 AND a bridge that doesn't fall off the second you remove the strings Easily fitted and good quality. Recently I had the chance to trade my '58 Reissue Fender Precision for a 2008 Gibson Thunderbird and I must admit I was nervous about the idea based on the negative comments I've read online. It worked out great though and the bass plays and sounds great, super sustain, and holds tuning. 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. For phone or mail orders you may pay money orders and cashier's checks by mail. The hipshot feels way better. $40.00 - $48.00. The spring is also slightly longer to compensate for this. It looks great, matching the black hardware on my Jack Casady signature bass. Introduced in around 1967, the two point bridge was Gibsons first attempt at a bass bridge that allowed separate intonation of each string. Gibson Thunderbird Sunburst 2018. . Gibson Thunderbird bridge (1960s). It also features a 4-ply brown shell pickguard, vintage-style bass bridge, threaded steel saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, disc string tree, and more. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) 1991 Gibson Thunderbird bass. To this day, Gibson's three-way adjustable bridge remains an industry standard. April 19, 2011 in Epiphone Basses. Limited intonation adjustment was an issue with many 1960s Thunderbird basses. Gibson bass guitars | Part descriptions | Bridges | Thunderbird bridge and tailpiece. I don't get why Gibson continues to use the old 3 point design but that's another issue for another time. This bridge is a must-have for all T-Bird players! Part number BR-750N. The stock bridges are lacking to say the least. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chrome $214.95 USD Black $229.95 USD Gold $234.95 USD Nickel $214.95 USD. These would be a needed upgrade regardless of sonic improvement possibilities which is how I approached my purchase. The principle was very simple: by pulling the lever away from the bridge, it's raised part pushes a piece of felt up, under the strings, dampening vibrations. Featuring ProBucker bass humbuckers and a vintage styled 1960s tune-o-matic bridge and claw tailpiece. Also to get the E string to intonate properly I had to back up the saddle as far as it can go. I took that bass to Boston Guitar Guru Jim Mouradian for some neck work and a set up and he could not stop raving about the SuperTone. 1. The Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V is the five-string version of the Thunderbird Pro IV. 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