Prostheta Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Definitely. You've a lot of love for those D-style bridges eh, Natch? I do think they introduce a distinctive tonality compared to instruments with more flat neck-to-body geometry. On 6/14/2018 at 2:17 PM, Norris said: That's what I find therapeutic Agreed. End grain is harder than face and side grain, so sanding out scratches until they become uniform needs nothing less than patience, favours obsession and if you're lucky....is therapeutic. I have to find the right moment in my week to tackle that sort of thing. It's not like it's a thankless task, but a tough and unforgiving one at times.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted September 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Pros- I bought two of the D bridges back when you told me to call Hipshot about them. (before they advertised they were selling the 6 string version). I do that a lot- buy two of something- then sit on it for years. I figured I would get two just in case- like my beloved bad ass bridges-they quit making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 I genuinely think that their D-style bridges are something that's really been missing from the bass canon for a long time. I mean, I think they suit say, Thunderbirds or other angled neck basses really well. Stylish, eminently adjustable and not made from shitty pot metal or other crappy materials. The only thing I've grown to dislike is Hipshot's black finish. It's (more) environmentally-friendly than other black finishes however I find it a little fragile and easily-chipped on edges. How've you been getting on with them otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 I agree fully with @mistermikev - very cool bass. The maple has come out beautifully well with the sanding and roundovers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Very much so. I'd chase it back up after the rest of the work is done to remove handling marks, and after all....cleanup sanding from 320+ doesn't reshape but certainly makes Maple look cleaner and reveals any flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 8:28 AM, Prostheta said: I genuinely think that their D-style bridges are something that's really been missing from the bass canon for a long time. I mean, I think they suit say, Thunderbirds or other angled neck basses really well. Stylish, eminently adjustable and not made from shitty pot metal or other crappy materials. The only thing I've grown to dislike is Hipshot's black finish. It's (more) environmentally-friendly than other black finishes however I find it a little fragile and easily-chipped on edges. How've you been getting on with them otherwise? Pros - I missed your question here previously. I agree about the finish- get anything metal near it and the finish will come off. The TOM style fits a need for sure- but honestly- I still love my bad ass bridges, sharp edges and all. big chunk of heavy metal and they just ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Yikes, work is really getting in the way of me making timely responses! As much as I like Hipshot, I do think that their black finish leaves a lot to be desired. As far as Bad Ass bridges go, I got a gold 5-string Kick-Ass bridge from Hipshot for the Ricky. The only thing I don't like about it is the 1st string's intonation bolt sites on the opposite side of the saddle to the other four. It doesn't seem obvious as to why this would be necessary, but hey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted September 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 i bought into the badass bridges without really knowing how "great" they were/are- I saw that Geddy Lee had one on one of his Rickys- then I saw a pic of Steve Harris with one on a P-Bass (or maybe an Ibanez Roadster(?) cant remember) and that sealed the deal. The local guitar shops always had them hanging on the wall with all the strings and such- they were basically the only replacement bridges that were (locally) available (this is way back when before the internet took off). My only gripe about them is that often it was clear they didnt QC the product before sending out- you sometimes had to file or fine sandpaper some of the edges least you rip your hand open while failing around trying to play wrathchild and such. the old ones anyway- heavy as hell but really made a difference. Lets not mention Gold in case Rad is reading this.:-) I havent seen the Kick Ass bridge yet- will have to look it up. I still havent recovered from Bad Ass not being available anymore- to the point of considering fleabay purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Oh man, he would hate my multiscale project. The Kick-Ass is very nice. Perhaps a little more basic - even more so than the Bad Ass - but definitely your usual Hipshot quality coupled with a ton of mass and adjustability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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