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Gibson TRI-4 wedge bridge

Gibson bass guitars | Part descriptions | Bridges | Gibson TRI-4 wedge bridge

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

1981 Gibson Victory
1981 Gibson Victory
1981 Gibson Victory
1982 Gibson Victory bass
1982 Gibson Victory bass

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Gibson bass bridge for sale

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1991 Epiphone EBM-5 by Gibson Five String Bass Guitar Bridge Mounting Screws Set

1991 Epiphone EBM-5 by Gibson Five String Bass Guitar Bridge Mounting Screws Set

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40


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70??s Gibson EB Bass Guitar Bridge Base Plate 4 String Frame

70??s Gibson EB Bass Guitar Bridge Base Plate 4 String Frame

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

Up for sale is a 70??s Gibson EB bass guitar bridge frame   It's in clean shape. Just the base plate as shown. Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Most my items ship the next day if purchased before 8pm EST
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Vintage 1960??s Gibson Bass Guitar Bridge EB-2 EB-3

Vintage 1960??s Gibson Bass Guitar Bridge EB-2 EB-3

Costa Mesa, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Here is a vintage Gibson bass bridge from the 1960??s. Missing the saddles and adjustable poles. But it??s a solid bridge base for someone who needs one. Came off an old 1960??s EB-2.
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Hipshot SuperTone 3Point Replacement Bridge for 4String Gibson Bass  BLA G1N

Hipshot SuperTone 3Point Replacement Bridge for 4String Gibson Bass BLA G1N

Bensenville, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

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Gibson USA Lead SG Bass Mini Humbucker Guitar Pickup Bridge Chrome 4 String

Gibson USA Lead SG Bass Mini Humbucker Guitar Pickup Bridge Chrome 4 String

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$120

Up for sale is a Gibson USA Lead SG 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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70??s Gibson SG SB300 SG Electric Bass Guitar Bridge Tailpiece Nickel

70??s Gibson SG SB300 SG Electric Bass Guitar Bridge Tailpiece Nickel

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$165

Up for sale is a 70??s Gibson Sam Ash SG electric bass bridge tailpiece. String spacing 2 20??. All the screws move freely. No stripped threads. Works great. Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Most items ship the next day if purchased before 8EST
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Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover Vintage Chrome w / Mount Screws 1965 1966

Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover Vintage Chrome w / Mount Screws 1965 1966

Belleview, Florida, 344**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover 1960's Chrome with Mount Screws. Center hole to center hole measures 4 5 / 8 " . Great vintage correct parts
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1991 Epiphone EBM-5 by Gibson Five String Active Bass Guitar Original Bridge

1991 Epiphone EBM-5 by Gibson Five String Active Bass Guitar Original Bridge

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200


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Vintage late 60s ear. 1970s Gibson BASS Bridge for EB-0 EB-3 EB-2 Nylon Saddle

Vintage late 60's ear. 1970's Gibson BASS Bridge for EB-0 EB-3 EB-2 Nylon Saddle

Southampton, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

From out of a long closed Western Ma. Luthiers shop . An old late 60's -early 70's Gibson flat low bass bridge. With all 4 nylon saddles Unfortunately No posts or bushings. For vintage Gibson EBO , EB2, and EB3 bass guitars. I am not a vintage guitar or instrument expert . I am going by old tags , masking tape, and penciled notes , The pictures are the description. This will ship via priority mail fully insured for $10 75... more
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Gibson EB-3 Bass Bridge Pickup Pat Sticker Vintage 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

Gibson EB-3 Bass Bridge Pickup Pat Sticker Vintage 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

Belleview, Florida, 344**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Comes in cosmetic condition pictured. Reads 6 97kOhms on my multi-meter. Has approximately 5?? of lead wire. Has original mounting ring included (no mounting screws). Great vintage correct parts

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1969 Gibson EB-0 Bass Guitar Bridge Cover Vintage USA Part

1969 Gibson EB-0 Bass Guitar Bridge Cover Vintage USA Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Chrome finish, normal vintage wear with fine plating pimples original patina as shown . Distance between mounting holes is 4 5 / 8 inches . Original 1969 USA, Gibson part, thanks for looking!
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Vintage 1970s Gibson 3-Point BASS  Bridge for Ripper RD Artist or Standard

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
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Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover 1960s Chrome with Spacers / Mount Screws

Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover 1960's Chrome with Spacers / Mount Screws

Belleview, Florida, 344**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$249

Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover 1960's Chrome with Spacers and Mount Screws
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Vintage late 60s ear. 1970s Gibson BASS Bridge for EB-0 EB-3 EB-2 Nylon Saddle

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 70s USA Gibson Grabber nickel finish bass Bridge parts  G-3

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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1970s Gibson Grabber G-3 Bass Guitar Bridge Complete  ~ 1978

1970's Gibson Grabber G-3 Bass Guitar Bridge Complete ~ 1978

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

This listing is for a Vintage Gibson Grabber or G-3 Bass Guitar Bridge. This bridge come off a 1978 G3 model bass guitar but will also for a Grabber bass and possibly some other models as well. The bridge shows some cosmetic wear but do damage and is fully functional. The bridge comes as pictured with the original mounting screws. Please check out the pictures and message with questions
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Vintage 1970s Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 348

Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 348

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$260

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
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Vintage Original 1964 63 Gibson EB-0 Bass Guitar Bridge With Original Studs EB-2

Vintage Original 1964 63 Gibson EB-0 Bass Guitar Bridge With Original Studs EB-2

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$276

This is an Original Vintage 1964 1963 Gibson EB-0 Bass Guitar Bridge Comes with the original Studs Nickel finish Normal vintage wear. Great vintage look Should be the same bridge for early 1960s Gibson EB-2 EB-0 Bass Guitars Please look at all the pictures This is Sold Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... more
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Gibson 1960s Chrome EB-3 Bass mini-Humbucker Bridge Pickup

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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Gibson Grabber Bass Guitar Bridge  Original Vintage 1970s USA Part

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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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?
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.