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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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 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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1968 USA Gibson EBO Bass Guitar Vintage Bridge Base Part 1969 1970
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$225
Alloy construction , chrome finish , normal vintage wear , locking screws are in place. Very nice example nice original 60s Gibson part. Thanks for looking
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Gibson Grabber Bass Bridge Plate
River Forest, Illinois, 603**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$89
Gibson Grabber Bass bridge plate. Sale is for the bridge plate only. Does not include saddles, screws, etc. I will ship by FedEx in a well packed box.... more
1970's Gibson BASS Bridge Cover Spacer Feet EB-0 EB-3 Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$89
Black plastic construction, normal light vintage wire, includes original mounting screws, original early 1970s USA Gibson 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
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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
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Gibson Grabber Bass Bridge
River Forest, Illinois, 603**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$179
This is a vintage 1970's Gibson Grabber Bass bridge. It's in good vintage condition and works as it should. I will send by FedEx fully insured in a well-packed box.... more
Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
Cass City, Michigan, 487**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$38
This listing is for Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
Adjustable screw pole pieces
4 conductor cable with shield
Resistance: 8K
Cover dimensions: 71 5mm x 33mm
Mounting hole spacing: 83mm
Pole spacing: 43mm
Excellent Condition. Works as it should
Please refer to photos for more details as they are the best part of the description. Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
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Adjustable screw pole pieces
4 conductor cable with shield
Resistance: 8K
Cover dimensions: 71 5mm x 33mm
Mounting hole spacing: 83mm
Pole spacing: 43mm
Excellent Condition. Works as it should
Please refer to photos for more details as they are the best part of the description. Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
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USA GIBSON EB BASS Guitar Bridge Tailpiece STUD Post Set Vintage Parts
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$149
Steel construction, Chrome finish, Normal vintage wear with patina, some driver marks, threads are Good, ORIGINAL GIBSON PARTs, See pics for dimensions. THANKS for looking!
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Gibson SG 120th Anniversary Bass In Near Mint Conditions- Babacz bridge ($200)
Pawleys Island, South Carolina, 295**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1050
Great 2014 anniversary Gibson 120th anniversary edition. In near mint condition. The bright is a $200 upgrade and great improve the instrument. I will only ship CONUS. Case you see will be included.... more
Vintage 1960s 1970s Gibson Bass Bridge or Pickup Cover
Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$79
This is a Vintage Gibson Bass Bridge or Pickup Cover Looks nickel plated Measures 4 1 / 8 inches center screw hole to center screw hole for mounting Make sure you Measure Your Bass Cover Mounting Holes as we do not know the exact year tor Model this came from There is normal vintage wear, scratches some tarnishing, great for restoring Vintage Gibson Basses Please look at all the pictures This is Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks
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Vintage 1960's Gibson EBO Bass Bridge Mute
Keller, Texas, 762**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$150
Larry Allen designed early Gibson EBO mute with felt in place. Hard to find as are the early EBO soapbar bridges.... more
1969 Gibson EB Bass Bridge Base Original Vintage EB-2 Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$149
Steel construction, chrome finish, normal vintage wear, locking set screws are there and working, original vintage Gibson USA part, thanks for looking
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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.
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Note: If outside the USA: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or
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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
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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
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1970's Gibson BASS Guitar Bridge Cover EB-0 / 3 Ripper T Bird Vintage USA Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$225
Steel construction, chrome finish, normal light vintage wear original vintage patina, measures 4 5 / 8 inches between mounting holes, original vintage Gibson part thanks for looking
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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.