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Old 08-02-2010, 07:39 AM
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Default string lifter

Just found out that this is merely a string retainer ...
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Old 08-02-2010, 08:04 AM
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I just thought I'd post this odd bridge contraption that I found. It has metal discs that the feet ( screws ) are meant to sit on !!!!
Nice way to ruin a real bass. Put that in the garbage and get a real bridge, maple.
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Old 08-02-2010, 09:54 AM
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Nice way to ruin a real bass. Put that in the garbage and get a real bridge, maple.
yep , for the trash for sure , but it's interesting nevertheless what contraptions have come and gone in the past (for good reason) .
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Old 08-02-2010, 11:05 AM
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odd indeed, I have seen a few bluegrass playere us a tripod bridge made out of metal.

Whoever makes them probably got the idea from the tripod string lifter that looks similar but heavier. IMO either is useless a utters on a bore hog, and using the lifter is as awkward as making love through a picket fence.
I wonder if they are even made anymore / the thing looks prehistoric....
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Old 08-02-2010, 11:36 AM
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yep , for the trash for sure , but it's interesting nevertheless what contraptions have come and gone in the past (for good reason) .
Maybe it's not a Bridge?
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Old 08-03-2010, 05:53 AM
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Maybe it's not a Bridge?
Its a nut I'm guessing !

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