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adriaan

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« Reply #30 on: January 07, 2010, 04:04:27 AM »
I'm pretty sure you can order a custom bridge from Alembic, or even send in the bass to have it made exactly to measure.

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« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2010, 08:35:03 AM »
Rusty the  scoob__ That HIPSHOOT bridge that JOEY mentions in his post #1349 and I mentioned in my post #643  is also available in a 2 point Bridge;______ Maybe that   will do it ?  
 
    @ JOEY;______ your post in must reads regarding SET UPS  is really excellent!

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« Reply #32 on: January 07, 2010, 10:00:23 AM »
You're right, there are two different Hipshot Supertones!  I wish I had known about this sooner.  
 
http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=31
 
Both are two-point and look identical... I wonder which one I have.  Hmmm... the model numbers are 5G410 vs. 5G400.  5G410 is the one that fits 1967-1973 and according to the eBay auction listing that is the one that I bought.  My bass is supposedly either a 1969 or 1970, and it almost fits but not quite.
 
Regardless, I'm a little concerned that even if it does fit, it won't sound right.  I'd really prefer an alembic-style with tailpiece.
 
(Message edited by Rusty_the_Scoob on January 07, 2010)

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« Reply #33 on: January 07, 2010, 11:14:14 AM »
In that case for the sake of correctness to the intent of your project ; as adriaan said in his post #2386  Alembic might be able to accommodate you . I think ultimately that might be a good decision if possible. Custom ; ALEMBIC BRIDGE AND TAILPIECE !

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« Reply #34 on: January 07, 2010, 11:52:18 AM »
I like this plan.  Heeeeeey, Mica!?  How would Alembic feel about making me a bridge?  

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« Reply #35 on: January 07, 2010, 02:15:21 PM »
I know that Charles (crgaston) had Michael Dolan build him a custom Alembic style tailpiece and bridge for a hollowbody that he modified.
 
Found the thread... this might be an interesting read:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/402/34976.html?1169515240

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« Reply #36 on: January 19, 2010, 11:14:51 AM »
beautiful instruments...those are some cool pictures.