garywright
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why would you write this before posting any ”test results” ???no one's interested in my test results with a 63 bridge , a 4 uncles ,and alimited edition crazy prats BRIDGE???
why would you write this before posting any ”test results” ???no one's interested in my test results with a 63 bridge , a 4 uncles ,and alimited edition crazy prats BRIDGE???
I did put up a post but it's gone I SEE so if some one give me their e-mail I'll send it to themWhere is it?
Very nice can I ask what make the guitar is?Want to hear an amazing vintage tone ? Custom made Les Paul equipped with a Four Uncles ABR-1
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and very tasty playin' by Peter van Dorst; this is what can be called: "hitting the note" !
Enjoy and go grab your guitar !
So the (FU) bridge sounded identical to the stock Gibson Custom bridge? If i read that correct?Sent you my mail, never received anything yet lol can't wait to read your opinion
but ere's my two pennies, I had an original non-wired and wired ABR-1 two compare it two, fyi the guitars I used were my 2001 Historic Makeover deluxe & a 2004 R7 the look was spot on compared to others I have seen posted here (if that is someting you are interested in) and the sound was nearly Identical compared to to the bridge that was originally on my R7
FYI both guitars used brass posts and rings and nylon nuts from Historic Makeovers
The HM LP has kluson deluxe tuners and the R7 has original 50s waffle backs, so I think have a semi-decent test bed
YMMV but I'm happy with it, pricey yes but people don't complain about dropping the same coin on a pedal when this is actually a main part in the start of your tone chain
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Then the Cooper components ABR-1 is out…that one is one I was considering, but they mention that they CNC machine it , for accuracy…however I think it’s because it’s easier and cheaper to run a program on a CNC, and push play..then too have a mold made..then melt the metal and pout it in the mold…then when it hardens..you have to file off the flashing, and clean it up…then prep it for chrome, or Nickle plating?It matters how it is manufactured because if you are after the 50’s sound it has to be die casted. Even if it is made with the right alloy and not die casted it will not be the same. I personally cannot hear any difference but that doesn’t mean that you don’t. I have tried all the different Zamaks.
The problem with that, would be that , the consistency of the bridges,.. would all be increased….where Bursts were not..I think removing the Gibson name from under the bridge can possibly influence performance due to weight/mass removal and thus impact the dynamic response and harmonic spectrum of the fundamental. 🤣
Sent you my mail, never received anything yet lol can't wait to read your opinion
but ere's my two pennies, I had an original non-wired and wired ABR-1 two compare it two, fyi the guitars I used were my 2001 Historic Makeover deluxe & a 2004 R7 the look was spot on compared to others I have seen posted here (if that is someting you are interested in) and the sound was nearly Identical compared to to the bridge that was originally on my R7
FYI both guitars used brass posts and rings and nylon nuts from Historic Makeovers
The HM LP has kluson deluxe tuners and the R7 has original 50s waffle backs, so I think have a semi-decent test bed
YMMV but I'm happy with it, pricey yes but people don't complain about dropping the same coin on a pedal when this is actually a main part in the start of your tone chain
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all my sound samples and bridges are done on one guitarSent you my mail, never received anything yet lol can't wait to read your opinion
but ere's my two pennies, I had an original non-wired and wired ABR-1 two compare it two, fyi the guitars I used were my 2001 Historic Makeover deluxe & a 2004 R7 the look was spot on compared to others I have seen posted here (if that is someting you are interested in) and the sound was nearly Identical compared to to the bridge that was originally on my R7
FYI both guitars used brass posts and rings and nylon nuts from Historic Makeovers
The HM LP has kluson deluxe tuners and the R7 has original 50s waffle backs, so I think have a semi-decent test bed
YMMV but I'm happy with it, pricey yes but people don't complain about dropping the same coin on a pedal when this is actually a main part in the start of your tone chain
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No, I said original ABR non wired and 1 original wired. The non is from the 50s and the gold wired is from the early 60sSo the (FU) bridge sounded identical to the stock Gibson Custom bridge? If i read that correct?
sounded almost identical to the original ABRs I saidSo the (FU) bridge sounded identical to the stock Gibson Custom bridge? If i read that correct?
Ok thank you for clarifyingNo, I said original ABR non wired and 1 original wired. The non is from the 50s and the gold wired is from the early 60s
sounded almost identical to the original ABRs I said
no worries glad I could offer my 2 pennies. Sorry for the short reply earlier was on the roadOk thank you for clarifying
No problem..soo one last thing..I have a passion for guitars in general, and vintage guitars like I think we all do here.no worries glad I could offer my 2 pennies. Sorry for the short reply earlier was on the road
The reason why we CNC it is ONLY partly because of cost. To get a mold made requires at least 15-20K for a decent mold. It actually isn’t as cheap or as easy as you’re making it out to be to do CNC either. If we were in this for money, this would be the last business we would want to be in. From a business perspective, it would take years to recoup those costs for people who are passionate about these details.Then the Cooper components ABR-1 is out…that one is one I was considering, but they mention that they CNC machine it , for accuracy…however I think it’s because it’s easier and cheaper to run a program on a CNC, and push play..then too have a mold made..then melt the metal and pout it in the mold…then when it hardens..you have to file off the flashing, and clean it up…then prep it for chrome, or Nickle plating?
Nothing against the Cooper model, but if the original was cast, then thats what i want
i'm not rich either, but I will say, instead buying a pedal, I would rather buy the bridge..............pedals come and go but for me I thought it was worth it. your figure the guitar and the sum of its components are the start of your tone chain....after the handsNo problem..soo one last thing..I have a passion for guitars in general, and vintage guitars like I think we all do here.
I own, a 2019 Gibson Custom Shop R9, a 2018 Gibson Custom Shop R0, and a 2016 Gibson Custom shop SG Standard Historic
I am not wealthy, I had to fight tooth and nail for these guitars,
Now, $450 is a lot of money, for a bridge…a big part of me wants one of these but ..I don’t know…would you recommend spending the money? Could i get your opinion on that from someone who allready has
Ok then thank you for replying, im going to grab both the Cooper components one, and the FU,i'm not rich either, but I will say, instead buying a pedal, I would rather buy the bridge..............pedals come and go but for me I thought it was worth it. your figure the guitar and the sum of its components are the start of your tone chain....after the hands
but YMMV.
Also, I worked in a machine shop in the past so i understand what he means.
I wanted the sound and I nerd out on the look..........again, different strokes