surfguy13 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I have a '73 EB3 and one of the saddles is different from the other three. Can anyone point out which is the correct one? The single chrome bolt and saddle or the other 3? [IMG]http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx272/surfguy13/1973%20Gibson%20EB3/1973GibsonEB3042.jpg[/IMG] Also, if anyone has a set of saddles/bolts spare I'd be very happy to buy them. Otherwise, any ideas where I might buy a set? Is there a replacement bridge for an EB3 that I could use instead of the original that would give me better adjustment/intonation? Many thanks........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yes, there is a replacement for the 2 point bridge: [url="http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=326"]http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=326[/url] By the bolts/nuts on the E, A and D saddles, I'd say they were home-made, which makes the G saddle the real one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1327443852' post='1511469'] Yes, there is a replacement for the 2 point bridge: [url="http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=326"]http://store.hipshot...ct_detail&p=326[/url] By the bolts/nuts on the E, A and D saddles, I'd say they were home-made, which makes the G saddle the real one. [/quote] I'd agree. the finish on the G saddle and bolt is the same as the rest of the bridge. The G bolt looks specifically machined for purpose, where the other bolts are counter sunk heads for using in wood. I should imagine all the strings were off at one point and the three bolts and saddles fell out and down the back of a settee somewhere. A similar thing happened with the original bridge on my TBird, without the strings holding it together, everything just fell out! Fit the Hipshot, you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfguy13 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thank you guys - that is REALLY helpful. I assumed it was probably the G saddle and bolt that were original as they are chromed but wasn't too sure. Great to have the link for the repro too - I might just invest!!! Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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