Hipshot Supertone 3 Poimt Bridge

[jimbartlett]

Just installed this on my Gibson T-Bird. Solid as a rock and so much better than the stock bridge in how easy it is to adjust string height and intonation! Plugging in now for a practice so it'll be interesting to see tonal changes (if any)....

[jimbartlett]

Sounds different in a good way, at lot more "alive" if that makes sense? Piano type tones.

[jimbartlett]

I was so pleased I got a chrome one for the SG Bass too.

[SingleMalt]

Looks great, I've been thinking about one of these or maybe the babicz for my SG Special as well.

My main issue with the standard bridge is that the sharp corners can get quite painful when I'm muting the bridge.

[jimbartlett]

My mate has a babicz and it is good too. This is perfect for palm muting! I had the same issue as you.

[3below]

With my Supertone bridge (Gibbo 3 point) I found the grub screws that lock the string spacing stuck out ever so slightly resulting in 'sharp' edges. Solved by screwing them in from underneath. Not as adjustment friendly but much more gentle on the palm. I did raise this (and a solution) with Hipshot.

[jimbartlett]

I had a look after you posted this and they do stick out slightly but I've never noticed a problem. I must have hard skin on my hand due to the original bridge 😀

[3below]

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I had a look after you posted this and they do stick out slightly but I've never noticed a problem. I must have hard skin on my hand due to the original bridge ��
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My delicate palm and soft hands I suspect it was one of those thing that once noticed becomes irritating. The solution for Hipshot is quite simple and applies to all their saddles of this type.

Edited May 3, 2016 by 3below

[jimbartlett]

Nice one, thanks for the tip!

Great bridge though and I'm so pleased I took the plunge