who makes a compensated stop tailpiece?

[Bass V]

I didn't know finding the item or even googling info would be so hard...
surely someone remakes this simple bridge?
if so, what problems are inherent to this solid type and are there improved designs?

 

[Lownote38]

That's not a very good design due to not being able to intonate the individual saddles for each string. I would suggest this instead... SuperTone Gibson® Bass Replacement Bridge

 

[sissy kathy]

Here is a next generation of that bridge, the mute slide is even present. Looking closely, this used bridge seems to be deformed by string tension, a problem you shouldn't have with the SuperTone. I think @Lownote38's suggestion is better, unless you want the mute.

EDIT: I can't believe I forgot to post the link.
Gibson 1970 Chrome EB Bass Bridge w/ Mounts | eBay

 

[Bass V]

I want something clean and compact which doesn't have the cramped E string windings issues.
I'm hoping someone like PRS has a stop tailpiece for bass like is on my SE Soapbar II

 

[PeaveyPlayer]

SuperTone Gibson® Bass Replacement Bridge

 

[sissy kathy]

Okay, you are being incessant, so here's what you want; are your pockets that deep?
Gibson EB Bridge 1950s-'65 Nickel | Acme Guitars
You can't intonate the strings, so finding the right strings is going to be another search that will get just as expensive, unless you get lucky. I don't think you get the box of cigars, or even the box at that price.

 

[Bass V]

Gibson EB Bridge 1950s-'65 Nickel | Acme Guitars

pretty much, and let me guess ...nobody makes these now? or similar to the PRS?
never heard complaints about intonation but it's easy to see how there could be if not positioned right.

 

[sissy kathy]

pretty much, and let me guess ...nobody makes these now? or similar to the PRS?
never heard complaints about intonation but it's easy to see how there could be if not positioned right.

Yeah, no one makes them that I'm aware of.

 

[96tbird]

Yes Hipshot makes them. Choose the option for the bridge only without tailpiece but then string through would be required. Look at hhe EAnd A to see it string through. Nothing wrong with that. Unless you hate string through.

4 String D Style Bass Bridge

 

[Bass V]

Yes Hipshot makes them. Choose the option for the bridge only without tailpiece but then string through would be required. Look at hhe EAnd A to see it string through. Nothing wrong with that. Unless you hate string through.
4 String D Style Bass Bridge

cool, I like that a lot and would mod to string thru just to avoid the horrid deal breaker string retainer, looks fairly lo-pro as well, that's a plus. I should have found this, what else did I miss...?

 

[Bass V]

came across this vintage repro of a Guild, I kinda like it despite the towering slotheads but it might suffer from the classic issue of the E string bindings riding on the saddle when properly intonated and pushing it too high.

 

[Dadagoboi]

came across this vintage repro of a Guild, I kinda like it despite the towering slotheads but it might suffer from the classic issue of the E string bindings riding on the saddle when properly intonated and pushing it too high.

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That's the original Schaller three point used by Guild...the only thing worse than a Gibson Three Point IMO. No individual height adjustment and the radius of the bridge doesn't even match Guild bass fretboards. No way to file the saddles to compensate.

Yeah, the silk is close to the saddle.

 

[EpicSoundtracks]

i can confirm that the B-30X bridge is a nightmare. i've used both the Babicz and Hipshot replacements with good results.

 

[Bass V]

been trying to see a way to mod it but it's sorta hopeless

i've used both the Babicz and Hipshot replacements with good results.

yes, there's a few great replacement options available yet nothing butt simple like the old Gibson.

 

[Matt Liebenau]

I’m sure @Bruce Johnson could whip up an improved version of that but if you don’t like the Hipshot or Babicz prices you won’t like the price of a one off custom.

You could get a block of brass and some files...

 

[Lownote38]

You said you wanted an improvement on that original design. That's what the Hipshot and Babicz bridges do. They really aren't complicated. The original bridge you have is so simple that it limits some very important adjustments.

 

[Bass V]

I’m sure @Bruce Johnson could whip up an improved version of that.
You could get a block of brass and some files...

don't think I haven't considered it, I have my designs, just a simple but effective 1 piece compensated wraparound.
but I'd consider coughing up the coinage for Bruce. thanx for the link!

 

[GIBrat51]

Inherent problems? Two, basically:
1. It can't be intonated. At all. Period.
2. String height can't be adjusted. At all. Period.
It may be a nicer and better made thing than this very simple wooden bridge, but; as a bridge? The wooden one is actually much better. You can adjust the string height, and it will intonate (well, if you're lucky - but you can at least get close). That bridge is from a time when most players didn't worry about intonation much; if you were in tune, and the intonation was sorta close, then you were good to go. String height? Don't be a wuss... The reason nobody makes them any more is that nobody will make something nobody wants; and the reason an original one is so expensive is that 99.5% of them got thrown away as soon as the owner could yank the thing off the bass. Collector's want them because.. well, because they're collectors. They aren't going to actually try and play the bass with that thing on it; they just want it to be Original...