msb Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 When I first received my Gibson DC Jr I considered replacing the stock 3 point bridge. Now to be fair , I have several basses with 3 point bridges and I’ve always been able to place things exactly where I want without any drama. They are a bit of a misery to adjust. And the Hipshot is a sexy looking thing. And I finally managed to snag one for a good price. I love that little Jr bass , it’s probably my favourite thing to play. The transplant was easy, and it was dead simple to adjust and intonate. To be perfectly honest , I can’t see any huge tonal change. It is much easier to adjust, and I like the look a lot better. And if I see another for the right price I might put one on the SG. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Your post could be a copy and paste of my thoughts on these little beauties. I put a Hipshot bridge on mine, much more confortable for palm muting as well as any other benefits. What is the pickup you have? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 It’s the stock pickup , but with a chrome cover and surround. I like the pickup a lot , it’s placed in the classic sweet spot , so despite being a short scale set neck , it works like a Pbass. I saw a photo of a Jr with the chrome cover and surround and loved the look. I’m not normally one to mod instruments , but I’ve gone to tea on the Jr. They really are wonderful little basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 That looks the biz! Changing the pickup cover makes a huge difference. Ooh, what’s that? Oh yeah, GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 Over the years I’ve acquired a bunch of classic basses , but these days I prefer shortscales. This is easily my favourite one to play , although I usually gig with a Longhorn simply because of the way it sits in the mix. But this Jr is the favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 When these bridges came out (about ten years ago), I swapped out three or four on my Thunderbirds. The Hipshot was a country mile ahead of the stock three-pointer. Moving slightly forward, give some consideration to the Babicz replacement, which in my opinion is a country mile better than the Hipshot. Interestingly, the design kind of apes the old three-pointer as well, so it looks a bit more in keeping with what it's there to replace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Well a black Hipshot popped up on kijiji for a good price. and I think it will look good on the V. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 I I suppose the SG will be the next one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishIcouldplay Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 where did you get the chrome pickup cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 I think it might have been Solo Guitars here in Canada , I just googled Tbird chrome pickup cover and went looking for a Canadian source so I wouldn’t have to deal with customs or duties. They’re quite a common part , and quite available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 So yesterday I heard of a chrome Hipshot for sale by the Hipshot Factory Outlet on eBay. I was never aware of such a thing. Unfortunately they would not ship to Canada. I felt it wouldn’t hurt to ask … and they said that they would ship. They also asked for a photo of the bass I planned to install it on as there would be no returns. I sent a photo of my SG bass. All was good. Now I’ve got to say the service and communication was wonderful. (thank you Ellen!) It’s been shipped , I have a tracking number. It was a Christmas miracle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, msb said: So yesterday I heard of a chrome Hipshot for sale by the Hipshot Factory Outlet on eBay. I was never aware of such a thing. Unfortunately they would not ship to Canada. I felt it wouldn’t hurt to ask … and they said that they would ship. They also asked for a photo of the bass I planned to install it on as there would be no returns. I sent a photo of my SG bass. All was good. Now I’ve got to say the service and communication was wonderful. (thank you Ellen!) It’s been shipped , I have a tracking number. It was a Christmas miracle. Whenever I’ve had direct dealings with Hipshot, they’ve always been very helpful, so this comes as no surprise. I look forward to seeing the installation on the SG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 It arrived today ! Faster than I expected. To be honest I could not see a blemish. It’s a factory second. I immediately emailed the Outlet let them know it was much faster than expected. I was told it would be delivered before Jan 24. It certainly was. I have to say the Hipshot service was wonderful. So I think that’s going to be it for bridge swapping. I also have a Rumblekat , but I’m going to leave the 3point on that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 On 30/12/2022 at 22:45, msb said: It arrived today ! Faster than I expected. To be honest I could not see a blemish. It’s a factory second. I immediately emailed the Outlet let them know it was much faster than expected. I was told it would be delivered before Jan 24. It certainly was. I have to say the Hipshot service was wonderful. So I think that’s going to be it for bridge swapping. I also have a Rumblekat , but I’m going to leave the 3point on that. That looks awesome! If one wanted to put that on a bass without a 3 point currently, does it come with the anchor bits that go into the body or do you have to have a bass with those already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 This is a replacement bridge for the Gibson 3 point , which has three anchors drilled into the body. It comes with metric and US screws (for Epis and Gibsons). They make quite a number of other bridges for other styles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 hours ago, msb said: This is a replacement bridge for the Gibson 3 point , which has three anchors drilled into the body. It comes with metric and US screws (for Epis and Gibsons). They make quite a number of other bridges for other styles. i have an SG style bass i'm currently modifying that has a BadAss I bridge. this hipshot would look the business, but sourcing and drilling for the anchors is probably a step too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 They are substantial holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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