Gibson two-point bass bridge - mounted on a 1969 Gibson EB-0

Gibson / Epiphone two-point bass bridge. Introduced in around 1967, the two point bridge was Gibsons first attempt at a bass bridge that allowed separate intonation of each string. The bridge attches to its posts by means of two hex screws. When posts or hex screws are worn, the bridge can tip forward to some extent, which can cause problems with action, and intonation. This is common in basses with no under-bridge mute. Notice also that the silk wraps at the ball end of the string don't always stop before the bridge saddle, avoided, by removing some of the wraps with a razor blade. Most versions had the nylon saddles pictured here, though around late 71, early 72 some of these bridges were equipped with chrome plated metal saddles. As used on the EB-0, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4L, Triumph, SB350/450, and Epiphone Newport and Rivoli basses.

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