orgmorg Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) One of the things people didn't like about my last GOTM entry was the Hipshot baby grand bridge Apparently, y'all are not alone~ I got an order for one just like it, but with a different bridge. I figured I would post some pics of it: Used a Wilkinson roller bridge, with the strings running through the body in 3/16" brass tubes which project about 1/16" from the face of the body Pickups are Bareknuckle PG Blues with aged raw nickel covers Also went with a different back on this one, this is butternut, lightly singed with a propane torch: This pic also shows the brass anchor block I made. Edited June 14, 2011 by orgmorg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanFafian Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Beautifull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 best yet, although maybe not the most fun all elements just seem to fit nicely without anyone thing distracting, like some people not liking the bridge, or the hammered back, or certain other choices on the others those pickups need a bit of playing in though, the raw nickel covers continue to age in a very natural way. also worth mentioning the PG blues benefit from having 2 volumes for really controlling the out of phase tone - thank you for putting them in the correct way. I have seen so many people buy those pickups and put them in the usual humbucker way... not convinced it makes much difference to tone, but its not right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdogg Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I like it! Question, How do you find setting intonation on that bridge? I was considering using one but steered clear as it looked like intonation would be a pain in the butt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgmorg Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks! I like these bridges a lot. Setting the intonation is no problem. Just loosen the screw and scootch the saddle where you want it. They move easily, but not so easy that they go too far too fast. This is a great bridge for string through, since you dont have to worry about the strings contacting the body of the bridge, like on a regular tuneomatic (particularly the wider, Nashville style.) Also the best I have found for use with a Bigsby. Everything locks down solid. Just wish they were available in nickel plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgmorg Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 And Wez- good point on the 2 volumes, I will keep that in mind for next time I use a PG mod pickup set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyp Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 this ? EBAY! I got one to use on a jaguar i am building for my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Very cool .. my favorite of yours so far! Edited June 16, 2011 by Quarter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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