Chelsea
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 Posted: 02/07/2010 at 5:42 PM Post subject: Bass tremolo |
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Has anyone ever seen or heard an aluminum bass with a tremolo bridge?
I'd kill for one on my TB2000 but would never even consider routing out a big chunk of the body to install one. I'm dreaming up my future EGC purchase and am wondering how feasible/outrageous this is. I've been looking at Kahler and Hipshot bass tremolo bridges and have read some decent reviews for both.
Thoughts?
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seawolfofsaturn
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| Posted: 02/07/2010 at 8:28 PM Post subject: RE:Bass tremolo |
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Hey Chelsea,
The Hipshot would be my choice as you can block it like a Strat tremolo to get the extra body contact with the bridge. I've installed a lot of Kahlers, they are unique and cool in their own way, but I always felt they took something away from the guitar in the end. The Hipshot is a two point fulcrum design, great for bass and returning in tune, and more extreme sounds via the extra travel over the Kahler.
I've seen an EGC bass with a tremolo, I think it was a Wedge shape, all metal, but it's been a while.
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Chelsea
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| Posted: 02/07/2010 at 9:03 PM Post subject: RE:Bass tremolo |
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I don't have any experience with either bridge so thanks for the input!
I've installed a regular hipshot 3 point bridge on my Gibson SG and was really happy with it, so I have some faith in their products.
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tallchris
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soarshoulder
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| Posted: 02/08/2010 at 10:31 PM Post subject: RE:Bass tremolo |
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I dont know which is more amazing: the craftsmanship of his instruments, or the grass in the background of those pictures....deep green with thick, healthy blades.
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