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  1. [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1465079040' post='3065210'] I'm assuming you're answering the question you put to me above! [/quote] That is correct. Hehe. I've ordered the FCH3 now. Thanks for all help. The eCAM tech. looks good, I must admit. And the optional shim is just something Hipshot should've thought about a long time ago. Finally now I can get the low action I like and still keep my bass a 3 point. Thanks!
  2. Ahaaa, you can still slide the saddles? I see it on the D and G-saddles now..
  3. [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1464904897' post='3063759'] It's designed to directly replace the three pointer, so it's going to directly replace it, string height and all. If you're intent on keeping the three point bridge mounting you might get a lower down solution with the Babicz three point replacement (it has a spacer plate to bring it up to three point height but obviously it can be omitted) but I can't confim that having never held one in my hand or worked with one. I never had a bother with the Supertone on my Gibson RD or NR Thunderbird, but I didn't have a problem with where the strings were on them originally so that might have something to do with it [/quote] Yes, it sure looks nice. Pricey though! And the whole fixed intonation thing seems a bit odd...?
  4. [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1464966296' post='3064242'] I concur with Neeph on the Babicz. I've got them fitted to my last two Gibsons. Didn't need the blanking plate, so I'd assume you'd be able to get the action right down. Also one thing to consider is to make your final decision after you've got the neck on. Plus it looks right. P [/quote] Okay, I see. But - from the pictures it looks like you have fixed intonation holes...? Isn't this sketchy when having fitted a new neck? So that you can kinda fall in between if you know what I mean.
  5. I've decided on abandoning the 3-point bridge. It's just a drag. The holes are gonna show, but f*** it. I'll order a Gotoh 201 or something. I've had enough. I might have some problems with avoiding the holes though, might have to only use 3 out ouf 5 screws, the ones in the middle.
  6. Hello all. I just bought a Hipshot Supertone for my Epiphone Thunderbird which will eventually be a Fenderbird. I assembled it and the first impression I got was, wow, this is huge. It's really thick and after looking closely on the saddles it looks like you would need to have the pickups super high up. Just like the Epi-T looks like stock. Am I right in this? I really hate that huge gap between the strings and the body that the Epi-T stock has. Am I better off just buying a Gotoh or Badass?
  7. [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1464588194' post='3060447'] See what the pickups look like in the flesh. The repro '60s T-bird pickups I've seen have been much thinner than the Epiphone pickups. They are practically surface mounted. [/quote] Yeah you guys both have a point. I should think of the sound first and foremost and get correct space measurements for the string and pickup-gap. And yes, the pickups are way slimmer than the Epiphone-ones. Maybe I'll be allright with shims. http://www.thunderbuckerranch.com/index3.html Above is a link to pics of the pickup, they are very much alike the Hongkongbuckers, only better I assume! Sure cost me enough. The pickups from Thunderbuckers are actually cheaper than Lollar and Lull t-bird repro's though and for the money's worth they seem to get the best ratings around forums etc. Clarity, finally! Not just mud
  8. Hello all. I am building a Fenderbird. Parts that I’m in possession of - Epiphone thunderbird body, sunburst. Stripped of hardware, neck is sold. Made in China. - A fender licensed neck from USA custom guitars (jazz bass 70’s style) - Pickups from Thunderbucker Branch (arriving shortly) - Hipshot supertone, a direct replacement bridge The pickups are 41mm by 92mm and will not fit the epiphone body rout/cavity. So I have two choices, either to use a dremel so that I can countersink the pickups, or two, to use shims. Lollar pickups have a video on youtube for installing pickups with shims. The only thing I don’t like about using shims though is that the pickups get really high up, like big soap bars. I can’t stand the huge gap between the strings and the body. My goal is to get the pickups to sink down into the cavities so that they will get the [i]Gibson [/i]profile. My question to you is, is this easy to do? The neck joint of an Epiphone is different from a Gibson neck joint. Would I have to make the Fender neck sink really deep in to the neck pocket so that I can have my strings lowered down as if it was a Gibson? I can imagine that the pickup height has to correlate with how the neck is fitted… Thanks
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