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Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on April 14, 2008, 05:46:41 AM

I'd like to cop an Alembic or Alembic-style guitar accordian bridge for a project of mine.  Anyone have one for sale or know where to find one?
 
Folks have told me before that they can be obtained directly from Alembic but I did not receive replies to prior emails (perhaps there is some better way to contact them that I'm unaware of).
 
Thanks much.  Jon S.

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: keith_h on April 14, 2008, 06:45:58 AM

The best thing is to call Alembic on the phone.  
 
Keith

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: lbpesq on April 14, 2008, 02:47:01 PM

What is a guitar accordion bridge?  It's a new one on me and google doesn't seem to turn up anything on it.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on April 14, 2008, 03:59:57 PM

Look at the bridge on, e.g., a Tribute - that's an accordian bridge (it's simply what that style of bridge is called).

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: lbpesq on April 14, 2008, 04:17:07 PM

I'm very familiar with the standard Alembic bridge (which appears to be what you are referring to), but have never heard it called an accordion bridge before, nor can I find any reference to this term anywhere on the net.  
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jalevinemd on April 14, 2008, 05:11:21 PM

I've ordered two Alembic bridges for non-Alembic customs. It's my absolute favorite bridge. The folks in Santa Rosa have no problem selling them separately.

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on April 15, 2008, 11:58:13 AM

A rose by any other name would surely smell as sweet.  
 
Thanks, jale, I'll call Alembic now.

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on April 15, 2008, 12:23:03 PM

Just got off the phone with Mica at Alembic.  What a nice woman!  Got all the info. I need about ordering a bridge, including what to specify (Alembic is actually sending me a form to complete, assuming I go forward with the project) and the differences in design and cost between the standard bridge and Tribute concealed hardware bridge.  I appreciate the suggestions I got here and will even call them Alembic-style bridges henceforth. ;)

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on May 02, 2008, 09:54:56 AM

DUH!!! :o  
 
It's called a HARMONICA bridge, not an accordian bridge.  Sorry, Bill!  :o :o :o  
 
BTW, I never did receive the promised info. from Mica.  Too bad 'bout that.  But perhaps it was meant to be as this AllParts SG-style harmonica bridge will suit me fine at a fraction of the cost.
 
http://www.allparts.com/store/guitar-bridges-tunematics-gb-0510-002,Product.asp (http://www.allparts.com/store/guitar-bridges-tunematics-gb-0510-002%2CProduct.asp)

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: lbpesq on May 02, 2008, 03:54:05 PM

Harmonica bridge is a new one on me too.  At least I can sort of see how it looks somewhat like a harmonica - I couldn't see the accordion at all.  Hope the new bridge works out.  Sometimes Alembic needs a little reminder, they are quite busy.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: FC Bass on May 02, 2008, 04:41:45 PM

That's called a Tune-o-matic bridge ;-)

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on May 03, 2008, 03:02:43 AM

Yes but Tune-O-Matic is to bridges what orders are to taxonomy.  I'm into bridge species with this thread, LOL!
 
Here is a more typical tuneomatic:
 
http://www.allparts.com/store/images/fullsize/GB_0525-003-231.jpg (http://www.allparts.com/store/images/fullsize/GB_0525-003-231.jpg)
 
Here is a harmonica bridge:
 
http://www.allparts.com/store/images/fullsize/GB_0510-002.jpg (http://www.allparts.com/store/images/fullsize/GB_0510-002.jpg)
 
And yes, unlike my former incorrect use of accordian, if you Google harmonica bridge, you'll get hits.  
 
(Message edited by Jon S. on May 03, 2008)

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: lbpesq on May 03, 2008, 08:36:29 AM

IS that anything like a harmonica lewinsky? hehehehe
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on May 03, 2008, 06:31:00 PM

Harmonica Lewinski?  I guess that's just like a regular harmonica, except instead of you blowing it......
 
Peter

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: jon_s on May 04, 2008, 05:29:34 AM

What do you call a nut on your wall?  ... A walnut!
 
What do you call a nut on your chest?  ... A chestnut!
 
What do you call a nut on your chin?  ...  ;)  :o

Title: Seeking guitar accordian bridge
Post by: dannobasso on May 04, 2008, 07:11:04 AM

It screams legacy! What's the definition of the word is?