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Bridge saddles on 1973 EB3


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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?

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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........

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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.

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[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.
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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.

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