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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1972 USA GIBSON Bass Guitar Bridge Cover SCRIPT Nickel Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$495
Nickel finish, Gibson script logo, vintage wear with handwear patina, 4 3 / 16?? Hole spacing. RARE Original early 1970s Gibson part, Thanks for looking!
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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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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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VINTAGE 1970s USA GIBSON "GRABBER" G3 BASS GUITAR BRIDGE - ORIGINAL PARTS
Tucson, Arizona, 857**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$500
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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!
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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
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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 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
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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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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 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
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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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Vintage 1981 Gibson VICTORY BASS Bridge for Artist or Standard
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$280
Original vintage 1981 chrome plated Gibson Victory Bass bridge in good vintage condition. There's wear and some pitting in the chrome plate.
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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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Vintage 1970's Gibson G-3 Bass or S-1 BRIDGE Pickup 5 41
Cincinnati, Ohio, 452**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$175
1977 Gibson Ripper Bass Bridge Pickup w / bezel
Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$314
1977 Gibson Ripper Bass Bridge Pickup with mounting bezel==Tested and working; measures 6 26k ohms resistance==Ships worldwide==
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1977 Gibson Ripper Bass 3-Pt Bridge
Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$224
1977 Gibson Ripper Bass 3-Pt Bridge==Good condition==Ships worldwide==
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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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Vintage 70's Gibson Grabber bass guitar bridge plate and saddles
Graham, North Carolina, 272**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$150
Original 70's Gibson Grabber bass guitar bridge plate and saddles. No rear adjustment screws included. All threads have been tested and function fine. Only 3 mounting screws are included. Check out pictures. You will only receive what is pictured. Please ask any questions that need to be addressed before purchasing. Thanks and happy bidding
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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 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 1970's Gibson BASS Bridge cover for EB-0 EB-3
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$169
This is vintage 70's bridge cover for an EB-0 or EB-3 bass. It has wear and pitting. There are a couple of areas where the chrome plate has worn off. I have seen slight variations in size and in the distance between screw holes on these covers. The center-to-center distance between these screw holes is 4 5 / 8 inches. Please see pics for condition. Screws included.... more
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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.