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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Gibson Grabber Bass G-3 Guitar Bridge Original Vintage 1970s USA Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$175
Steel construction, nickel finish , all saddle adjustments work properly , bridge has original weathered Patina, 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 1970's Gibson 3-Point BASS Bridge Ripper, RD Artist, Standard Nickel
Eugene, Oregon, 974**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$99
As pictured. Vintage 1970's Gibson 3-Point BASS Bridge Ripper, RD Artist, Standard. Nickel. Very good well preserved condition except needs saddles. Sold as described, satisfaction guaranteed.... view on ebay
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
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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
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Gibson Bass Tailpiece Bridge Frame Chrome 4 String Guitar Parts Project 3 Point
Caldwell, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$100
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One used 4-string Bass Tailpiece Frame. Not available from Gibson separate. Color is Chrome. No Saddles, Mounting Studs or Anchors
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Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover 1960's Chrome with Mount Screws Vintage
Belleview, Florida, 344**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$149
Preowned / Vintage part. Everything included is shown in pictures. Photos are of actual item you will receive so please look them over carefully as they illustrate the exact cosmetic condition
Ideal for those looking to restore with authentic vintage, correct parts
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Ideal for those looking to restore with authentic vintage, correct parts
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Gibson 1971 Chrome EB Bass Bridge Cover
Glassboro, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$60
Gibson Dependable
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Home of the most First and most Dependable Gibson parts on Ebay
U S.A. and Worldwide Bidders Welcomed
How many of you guitar enthusiast out there have always wanted to build yourselves that awesome project guitar, but didn??t want to spend the money on a full guitar only to dismantle it. Well, here is your opportunity do so. We sell high end name brand parts and project guitars specifically for the purpose of building your own custom one off guitar
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1970s Gibson Bass 3-Point Vintage Bass Bridge for RD Artist Thunderbird Grabber
Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$150
1970s Gibson Bass 3-Point Vintage Bass Bridge for RD Artist Thunderbird Grabber Ripper EB-0 EB-3 Complete w / Saddles & Studs
1976 Gibson 3-point bass bridge removed from a player??s grade Thunderbird bass
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Gibson Bass Guitar Bridge Saddle Nylon (1) EB-O 1960s Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$49
Nylon construction, normal vintage wear, original spec , (1)one saddle as shown , photo of bridge is for visual reference only ?? listing is for one (1) saddle, ??original 1970s USA Gibson thanks for looking!
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Gibson Bass Guitar Bridge Stud POST EB-O 1960s Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$75
Steel construction, nickel finish, normal vintage wire, some tool marks, one stud as shown, sold each, original vintage 1960s USA Gibson, 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
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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 ... view on ebay
Gibson 1970s G-3 Grabber Bass Guitar Bridge Original Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$285
Steel construction, Nickel finish , all saddle adjustments work , One set screw on high E saddle broken off-set screw still turns-Not frozen , bridge has original weathered Patina, includes original mounting screws , thanks for looking!
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Vintage 1970's Gibson 3-Point BASS Bridge for Ripper RD Artist or Standard
Surprise, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$149
As seen in photos. Has a slight bend / crack but still usable as is. Could be fixed if wanted.
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Vintage 1970s 1976 Gibson 3 Point Thunderbird Bass Bridge w / Studs & Saddles
Orange, California, 928**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$135
Very good used shape3 original studs includedall saddle inlcuded and adjust as they shouldnone are frozen or strippedsome agesee all picturescame off an 1976 Thunderbird bass... view on ebay
Gibson SB-450 1972 - Bass Bridge - Chrome
Stockton, California, 952**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$225
This bridge was pulled from a 1972 Gibson SB-450 from 1972. Almost impossible to find, this one is complete and fully functional. Overall condition is good with some minor pitting on the chrome. This has the upgraded for 1972 metal saddles (previously these were made of Delrin plastic). As used on the EB-0, reissued EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4L, Melody Maker, Les Paul Bass, Triumph, SB350 / 450, and Epiphone Newport and Rivoli basses from 1967-1972.... view on ebay
Gibson Bass Guitar Bridge Saddle Intonation Screw (1) EB-O 1960s Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$59
Steel construction, chrome finish, normal light vintage wear, adjusting end Not broken , one screw as shown, sold each, original vintage 1960s USA Gibson, thanks for looking!
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Gibson Thunderbird EB Bass Bridge Cover 1960s Chrome w / Mount Screws Vintage (B)
Belleview, Florida, 344**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$149
Preowned / Vintage part. Everything included is shown in pictures. Photos are of actual item you will receive so please look them over carefully as they illustrate the exact cosmetic condition
Ideal for those looking to restore with authentic vintage, correct parts
Buy with confidence from us - We are a well respected long term seller with excellent feedback
Calculated shipping to USA locations. International shipping provided by eBay Global.... view on ebay
Ideal for those looking to restore with authentic vintage, correct parts
Buy with confidence from us - We are a well respected long term seller with excellent feedback
Calculated shipping to USA locations. International shipping provided by eBay Global.... view on ebay
Gibson EB , SB Bass Guitar Bridge BASE Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$149
Alloy construction, chrome finish, slight uniform arch, normal light vintage wear with patina, post adjusting screws are in place and work properly. Original 1969 USA era Gibson, thanks for looking!
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1970's USA Gibson 3-Point BASS Guitar Bridge Ripper / RD Artist / Std Vintage
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$395
Nylon saddles, nickel chrome finish normal vintage wear, no cracks includes three mounting studs original 1970s USA Gibson, 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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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.