Gibson wedge bridge. This 1980s Gibson bridge was first used on the Gibson Victory bass and later the Explorer. This was a sturdy design, sitting flat against the guitar body and held in place with just three screws. It was the first Gibson bass bridge to offer 3-way adjustment of each saddle, allowing perfect intonation, height and side-to-side positioning of each string. Intonation is set by turning the screws at the rear of the bridge unit. As publicity at the time states: 'the mass of the heavily chromed, die cast, bridge/tailpiece adds appreciably to the brilliance and sustain of the Victory bass guitars'.
The bridge itself was designed by Tim Shaw and Charles Burge of the Gibson R&D department in Kalamazoo, who filed the design for patent in 1981. The patent was granted in 1983 (no 4,385,543), though the bridge itself was produced for Gibson by Schaller in (then West) Germany; the underside is marked 'made in Germany'. For more information about this bridge, see the 1981 Gibson Victory bass owners manual.
Some basses fitted with this bridge
List of Gibson bass guitar bridges
Gibson bass bridge for sale
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Vintage 1964 Gibson EB Bass guitar bridge pickup Patent Sticker mount ring 60's
Graham, North Carolina, 272**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$376
Vintage 1964 era Gibson EB Bass guitar bridge pickup. Functions fine. Tests at 6 64K. Check out pictures. Only 2 5 inches of wire. Original mounting ring included. Please ask any questions that need to be addressed before purchasing. Thanks for looking
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Vintage 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$150
Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
Very Good Condition
Sold by a small local music shop
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Very Good Condition
Sold by a small local music shop
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Vintage 1970s Late 1960s Gibson EB-0 EB-2 EB-3 Chrome Bass Bridge Cover + Screws
South Salem, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$175
For sale:
Vintage Original 1970s / Late 1960s Gibson EB-0 EB-2 EB-3 Bass Bridge Cover
This is an all original 1960's Gibson EB bass chrome bridge cover. Also included are the original mounting screws. This bridge cover is in fantastic overall shape, with minimal signs of pitting / rusting, and no cracks or chips. It has some minor age-appropriate wear, which includes various spotting / fading marks in the finish and some other light surface wear. I would say that it is one of the cleaner ... more
Vintage Original 1970s / Late 1960s Gibson EB-0 EB-2 EB-3 Bass Bridge Cover
This is an all original 1960's Gibson EB bass chrome bridge cover. Also included are the original mounting screws. This bridge cover is in fantastic overall shape, with minimal signs of pitting / rusting, and no cracks or chips. It has some minor age-appropriate wear, which includes various spotting / fading marks in the finish and some other light surface wear. I would say that it is one of the cleaner ... more
Gibson 1970s Grabber Bass Guitar Bridge Original Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$295
Steel construction, nickel finish , all saddle adjustments work properly , two of the saddle height adjust screws were cleaned up with a dermal, all work properly, bridge has original weathered Patina, thanks for looking!
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Gibson Grabber Bass Guitar Bridge Original Vintage 1970s USA Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$295
Steel construction, nickel finish , all saddle adjustments work properly , bridge has original weathered Patina, thanks for looking!
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Vintage 1970's Gibson 3-Point BASS Bridge for Ripper RD Artist or Standard
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$230
Original vintage 70's chrome plated Gibson Bass bridge in vintage condition. Original equipment for many Gibson basses of that era. There's scratches, wear and pitting in the chrome plate. There's rust on the screws but everything works. Studs are NOT included
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I ... more
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I ... more
Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 348
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$280
This came from the bridge position of a 1976 Gibson S-1. Same pickup as used on G-3 Basses. Reads 5 348 ohms on my meter with full length for (S-1) wire. I can't guarantee that it will read the same on yours, but I do guarantee that it works as it should. It's in good shape, but there's some wear on the cover. Springs and screws included. Two springs are not original
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers ... more
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers ... more
Vintage early-mid 1970's Gibson EB-2 or EB-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 96
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$300
Normal vintage wear. Minor scratches and string wear on cover. Reads 5 96 on my meter. I can't guarantee exact ohm readings but I do guarantee full output. Full length 7 inches of wire. Original screws and springs included
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I will NOT declare lower values or ... more
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I will NOT declare lower values or ... more
Vintage late 60's ear. 1970's Gibson BASS Bridge for EB-0 EB-3 EB-2 Nylon Saddle
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$250
Original vintage chrome plated Gibson Bass "Flat" bridge in vintage condition. Original equipment for many Gibson basses from late 60's - early 70's era. It has normal vintage wear and some pitting in the chrome plate. This one has the older nylon saddles.
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Vintage late 60's early 1970's FLAT BRIDGE Gibson STUDS for Bass EB-0 EB-3 EB-2
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$70
These studs were used on the Flat Bridge late 60's to early 70's Gibson Basses. Please do your own research (or ask questions) to be sure that they're right for your bass.
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Vintage 70s USA Gibson Grabber nickel finish bass Bridge parts G-3
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 532**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$250
Used Vintage 70s USA Gibson Grabber nickel finish bass Bridge parts G-3 . No screws, missing one saddle. No mounting hardware, just what you see in the photos. No wire / bank transfers of any sort. Questions about this item? Ask before you bid Also note, we do NOT send out 2nd chance offers after auctions end.
Note: If outside the USA: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or
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Note: If outside the USA: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or
shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please
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Gibson 1960s Chrome EB-3 Bass mini-Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$283
Gibson 1960s Chrome EB-3 Bass mini-Humbucker Bridge Pickup
6 87K Lead Length: Approximately 7 inches.
ORIGINAL Black Patent No. 2, 737, 842 sticker on the bottom
Comes with original mounting Bolts and springs
SHIPPED FULLY INSURED... more
6 87K Lead Length: Approximately 7 inches.
ORIGINAL Black Patent No. 2, 737, 842 sticker on the bottom
Comes with original mounting Bolts and springs
SHIPPED FULLY INSURED... more
70??s EB-3 Gibson USA Mini Humbucker Bass Guitar Pickup Bridge Chrome 4 String
State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$220
Up for sale is a late 60's or early 70??s Gibson USA EB-3 Patent Number bridge bass guitar humbucker. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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VINTAGE 1970s USA GIBSON "GRABBER" G3 BASS GUITAR BRIDGE - ORIGINAL PARTS
Tucson, Arizona, 857**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$500
PLEASE STUDY ALL PHOTOS FOR PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF CONDITION PRIOR TO PURCHASE
ITEM SHOWS SOME OXIDIZATION & RUST
ITEM HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED, THIS IS HOW I FOUND IT, BUYER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR / PROPER CLEANING
ORIGINAL MOUNTING SCREWS INCLUDED!
ITS ALL THERE
PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS PRIOR TO PURCHASE
NO RETURNS
THANK YOU!
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ITEM SHOWS SOME OXIDIZATION & RUST
ITEM HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED, THIS IS HOW I FOUND IT, BUYER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR / PROPER CLEANING
ORIGINAL MOUNTING SCREWS INCLUDED!
ITS ALL THERE
PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS PRIOR TO PURCHASE
NO RETURNS
THANK YOU!
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GIBSON original 2-point EB0-EB3 Bass Bridge 1960's-70's
Perugia, 06***, ITALY
€200
GIBSON
Original 2-point Bass Bridge (1967-1973)
for Gibson and Epiphone Basses
Vendo un ponte Gibson Tune-O-Matic usato su tutti i bassi della serie EB (dall'EB0 all'EB4), Melody Maker, Les Paul Bass e Triumph, SB350 / 450 ed Epiphone Newport e Rivoli, nel periodo compreso tra il 1967 e il 1973.
Si tratta del classico ponte a due viti con selle in plastica bianca regolabili in lunghezza.
Questo in vendita era stato comprato come ricambio per il mio EB3. La base e le due viti per... more
Original 2-point Bass Bridge (1967-1973)
for Gibson and Epiphone Basses
Vendo un ponte Gibson Tune-O-Matic usato su tutti i bassi della serie EB (dall'EB0 all'EB4), Melody Maker, Les Paul Bass e Triumph, SB350 / 450 ed Epiphone Newport e Rivoli, nel periodo compreso tra il 1967 e il 1973.
Si tratta del classico ponte a due viti con selle in plastica bianca regolabili in lunghezza.
Questo in vendita era stato comprato come ricambio per il mio EB3. La base e le due viti per... more
HIPSHOT SUPERTONE 2-point Bridge for Gibson - Epiphone basses
Perugia, 06***, ITALY
€125
HIPSHOT
Supertone 5G410C
2-point Bridge for Gibson / Epiphone Basses
Vendo un ponte Hipshot Supertone 5G410, finitura cromata, con fissaggio a due viti. Ideale ricambio per i ponti a due viti usati su molti modelli di bassi Gibson degli anni 60 e 70 (tra questi EB0, EB2, EB3, Melody Maker) e alcuni modelli Epiphone dello stesso periodo. Prego chi fosse interessato di controllare compatibilità e misure nello schema allegato A differenza dell'originale Gibson, delicato e difficile da ... more
Supertone 5G410C
2-point Bridge for Gibson / Epiphone Basses
Vendo un ponte Hipshot Supertone 5G410, finitura cromata, con fissaggio a due viti. Ideale ricambio per i ponti a due viti usati su molti modelli di bassi Gibson degli anni 60 e 70 (tra questi EB0, EB2, EB3, Melody Maker) e alcuni modelli Epiphone dello stesso periodo. Prego chi fosse interessato di controllare compatibilità e misure nello schema allegato A differenza dell'originale Gibson, delicato e difficile da ... more
GIBSON Bass Guitar Saddles for 3-point Bridge (EB, SG, Thunderbird models)
Perugia, 06***, ITALY
€30
GIBSON
Bass Guitar Saddles for 3-point Bridge
(EB, SG, Thunderbird models)
Vendo un set di 4 sellette con relative viti per ponti con fissaggio a tre viti usati sui bassi Gibson ed Epiphone, modelli EB0 / EB3, SG, Thunderbird ed altri. Sono di marca sconosciuta, ma compatibili con quelle usate dalla Gibson
Lunghezza delle viti 35mm
Sono in ottimo stato, numerate sul retro 1-3-3-4, con le due esterne leggermente più basse e le centrali più alte. Le due sellette centrali sono ... more
Bass Guitar Saddles for 3-point Bridge
(EB, SG, Thunderbird models)
Vendo un set di 4 sellette con relative viti per ponti con fissaggio a tre viti usati sui bassi Gibson ed Epiphone, modelli EB0 / EB3, SG, Thunderbird ed altri. Sono di marca sconosciuta, ma compatibili con quelle usate dalla Gibson
Lunghezza delle viti 35mm
Sono in ottimo stato, numerate sul retro 1-3-3-4, con le due esterne leggermente più basse e le centrali più alte. Le due sellette centrali sono ... more
Vintage Gibson EB2D Bass Bridge 1968
London, E9***, UNITED KINGDOM
£120
Original Bridge for a 1968 Gibson eb2d
Looks like it??s bent more than you??d expect so not clear it??s in optimal shape.
Offers welcome
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Looks like it??s bent more than you??d expect so not clear it??s in optimal shape.
Offers welcome
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Luca Comment left 21st January 2022 10:10:22 reply
I have this bridge but I miss all the 4 saddle at the top of it for the intonation. Does anyone have it?
I have this bridge but I miss all the 4 saddle at the top of it for the intonation. Does anyone have it?
herb knee Comment left 4th December 2015 18:06:34 reply
Is it possible to buy a TR1-4 wedge bridge that came on the gibson victory artist bass ?..also interested in buying a set of machine heads (tuners) that are on that same instrument..the machine heads have a tightening screw on the outside edge of each that can tighten each tuner..thank you for any information.
Is it possible to buy a TR1-4 wedge bridge that came on the gibson victory artist bass ?..also interested in buying a set of machine heads (tuners) that are on that same instrument..the machine heads have a tightening screw on the outside edge of each that can tighten each tuner..thank you for any information.