Is there anything inherently wrong with it?
Photo of original bridge below.
Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
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Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
Why would one swap out the original bridge on a G6120 guitar (with Bigsby) for a TOM type one?
Is there anything inherently wrong with it?
Photo of original bridge below.
Is there anything inherently wrong with it?
Photo of original bridge below.
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
intonation maybe? Sometimes these alu bigsby style bridges can sound a bit thin.
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
yeah intonation, preference, bending/collapsing, lack of a spare?
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
As old Gretsch bridges go, that's nice. Are you using a term? If I remember rightly, some of the older bridges don't have the same radius as the neck--by a wide margin. if that's not a problem, I'd keep it original.
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
Compton claims their design is superior. Any experience with one? Are they supporting proper intonation?Post by GrantB » Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:24 pm
intonation maybe? Sometimes these alu bigsby style bridges can sound a bit thin.
Yes, the Bigsby works well. I'll check the radius and perhaps try it again instead of the TOM.by olegmcnoleg » Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:27 am
As old Gretsch bridges go, that's nice. Are you using a term? If I remember rightly, some of the older bridges don't have the same radius as the neck--by a wide margin. if that's not a problem, I'd keep it original.
Hell, I may even cut one from a bit of cow bone...
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
Compton's do look good, haven't tried though. I've used these Bigsby alu bridges before...I could never get them sounding good for my head-tone. Yet, I've heard sound real good with say a Dynasonic setup and a cranked Fender. Quite percussive and acoustic...to the detriment of sustain and depth.
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
Deal!by StrummersOfThunder » Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:27 am
Borrow my Compton and try it
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
Straight outta Compton!
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
I have tried the brass and the aluminium compton.
For the 6120 i'd probabl;y go with what ever matches your hardware, but if yuo can go brass, do. Quite lively, resonant and twangy.
For the 6120 i'd probabl;y go with what ever matches your hardware, but if yuo can go brass, do. Quite lively, resonant and twangy.
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
So which one can I try, the brass or Alu one?
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Re: Gretsch 6120 Bridge Question
Stainless is a good option too!
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