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Gibson three point bridge

Gibson bass guitars | Part descriptions | Bridges | Gibson three point bridge

Gibson three-point adjustable combination bridge. Introduced in mid 1973, and still in use today. This bridge is a sturdy, heavy-duty unit which overcomes the tendency of its predecessor to tip forward, by having an extra post at the front. There are three posts: two 36mm long, and one slightly shorter centre post, that varied a little over the course of production. The one pictured here is about 34 mm long.

The bridge pictured in the first image has black plastic surrounds to each post hole - though this is the exception rather than the rule.

The underside of the bridge unit has no markings, however the numbers 1 to 4 appear on the underside of each saddle, indicating which string each saddle is designed for. E=4, A=3, D=2, G=1. There are numerous reproductions of this bridge by various manufacturers, and many are difficult to distinguish from the original at a glance - however the posts often have a different thread and may not fit into the same bushings, and saddles are typically not the same sizes either.

As used on the EB-0, EB-3, EB-4L, Thunderbird, SB-350/SB-450, Ripper, RD series basses, Les Paul Signature and Les Paul Triumph from 1973 onwards.

One great advantage of this bridge is that it may be used simply as a bridge, with the strings anchored through the guitars body, or as a combined bridge/tailpiece. Both the Ripper and RD basses had this string through functionality. When strung only from the bridge, strings should not have silk windings that extend as far as the saddles - see picture 4.

The final picture in this series shows an EB bass fitted with this bridge, but with extra springs added to the saddle screws, behind the saddle itself. This is an aftermarket modification that can help reduce any buzzing/rattling from the saddles when the bass is played.

Some basses fitted with this bridge

1973 Gibson EB4L Bass
1973 Gibson SB450 Bass
1974 Gibson Ripper Bass
1976 Gibson Ripper
1977 Gibson Ripper Bass
1978 Gibson Ripper Bass
1978 Gibson RD Standard Bass
1978 Gibson RD Artist Bass

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Vintage Early 1960s Gibson EB-0  /  EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute

Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute

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Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
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Original 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar Bridge pickup

Original 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar Bridge pickup

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1969 Gibson EBO Bass Bridge Eb1 Eb2 Eb3 Epiphone Rivioli Screws

1969 Gibson EBO Bass Bridge Eb1 Eb2 Eb3 Epiphone Rivioli Screws

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GIBSON EB BASS 1968-1972 CHROME BASS BRIDGE (3) PLASTIC SADDLES MOUNTING STUDS

GIBSON EB BASS 1968-1972 CHROME BASS BRIDGE (3) PLASTIC SADDLES MOUNTING STUDS

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Gibson EBO Eb1 Eb2 Eb3 Bass Bridge Chrome Brass

Gibson EBO Eb1 Eb2 Eb3 Bass Bridge Chrome Brass

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1969 Gibson EBO Bass Bridge $125

1969 Gibson EBO Bass Bridge $125

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$125

1969 Gibson EBO Bass Bridge. Chrome. Very good condition. No saddles or mounting bolts included. $125 with buyer to pay is $6 for shipping and handling
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Replacement 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar bridge with studs

Replacement 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar bridge with studs

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Replacement 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar bridge with studs. This is an aftermarket replacement. Great condition. No damage will ship USPS priority mail
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