Author Topic: Seeking guitar accordian bridge (Read 608 times)

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.

keith_h · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2008, 06:45:58 AM »

The best thing is to call Alembic on the phone.

Keith

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 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

jon_s · « **Reply #3 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).

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 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

jalevinemd · « **Reply #5 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.

jon_s · « **Reply #6 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.

jon_s · « **Reply #7 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.

jon_s · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:54:56 AM »

DUH!!!

It's called a HARMONICA bridge, not an accordian bridge. Sorry, Bill!

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

lbpesq · « **Reply #9 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

FC Bass · « **Reply #10 on:** May 02, 2008, 04:41:45 PM »

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

jon_s · « **Reply #11 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

Here is a harmonica bridge:

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)

lbpesq · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:36:29 AM »

IS that anything like a harmonica lewinsky? hehehehe

Bill, tgo

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #13 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

jon_s · « **Reply #14 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? ...