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scott
Junior
Username: scott

Post Number: 18
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 6:49 am:   Edit Post

Has anyone oredered a brass tailpiece or bridge from Alembic, and how much did it cost you? I am looking for a brass six string guitar bridge/tailpiece.
jacko
Junior
Username: jacko

Post Number: 34
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 8:05 am:   Edit Post

interesting you should ask that, I was thinking of replacing the plastic backplate and truss rod covers on my epic with brass if they were available and could be shipped to scotland. Looks like another one for Mica.

graeme
son_of_magni
Intermediate Member
Username: son_of_magni

Post Number: 126
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post

You don't want to order them from Alembic directly. Call Bass Central or the dealer of your choice and you will get a pretty good discount off the list price that you pay when you go direct. I'm sure Mica will tell you the same thing...
SoM
hollis
Senior Member
Username: hollis

Post Number: 416
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post

I replaced my Skylark's backplates with brass. It took a little time because the plates were extra thick.... It was relatively inexpensive through Alembic. No muss, no fuss...give them a call.
jalevinemd
Intermediate Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 110
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 8:16 pm:   Edit Post

My entire relationship with Alembic began when I ordered a brass bird tailpiece and bridge from them for a guitar I was having built by another luthier. Such a small order might get placed at the bottom of the priority list at a large dealer. The folks at Alembic made me feel like that small order was just as important as anything else. In fact, it was enough to convince me to have them build my next guitar. Some things are worth paying a little extra for. Avoid the headache and just go to the source.

Jonathan
davehouck
Senior Member
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 923
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2004 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post

Jacko; replacing the plastic truss rod cover on a set neck bass with a brass cover is not as straight forward as it would seem. Back before the price increase I believe the cost to do this was around $50, and it's probably more now. But you should contact Mica or Val, since I'm only speculating.

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