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jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 5:46 am:   Edit Post

I'd like to cop an Alembic or Alembic-style guitar accordian bridge for a project of mine. Anyone have one for sale or know where to find one?

Folks have told me before that they can be obtained directly from Alembic but I did not receive replies to prior emails (perhaps there is some better way to contact them that I'm unaware of).

Thanks much. Jon S.
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 998
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 6:45 am:   Edit Post

The best thing is to call Alembic on the phone.

Keith
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3038
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 2:47 pm:   Edit Post

What is a "guitar accordion bridge"? It's a new one on me and google doesn't seem to turn up anything on it.

Bill, tgo
jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 3:59 pm:   Edit Post

Look at the bridge on, e.g., a Tribute - that's an accordian bridge (it's simply what that style of bridge is called).
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3039
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 4:17 pm:   Edit Post

I'm very familiar with the standard Alembic bridge (which appears to be what you are referring to), but have never heard it called "an accordion bridge" before, nor can I find any reference to this term anywhere on the net.

Bill, tgo
jalevinemd
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 636
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 5:11 pm:   Edit Post

I've ordered two Alembic bridges for non-Alembic customs. It's my absolute favorite bridge. The folks in Santa Rosa have no problem selling them separately.
jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post

A rose by any other name would surely smell as sweet. :-)

Thanks, jale, I'll call Alembic now.
jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post

Just got off the phone with Mica at Alembic. What a nice woman! Got all the info. I need about ordering a bridge, including what to specify (Alembic is actually sending me a form to complete, assuming I go forward with the project) and the differences in design and cost between the standard bridge and Tribute "concealed hardware" bridge. I appreciate the suggestions I got here and will even call them "Alembic-style bridges" henceforth. ;)
jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 9:54 am:   Edit Post

DUH!!! :o

It's called a HARMONICA bridge, not an accordian bridge. Sorry, Bill! :o :o :o

BTW, I never did receive the promised info. from Mica. Too bad 'bout that. But perhaps it was meant to be as this AllParts SG-style harmonica bridge will suit me fine at a fraction of the cost.

http://www.allparts.com/store/guitar-bridges-tunematics-gb-0510-002,Product.asp
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3064
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 3:54 pm:   Edit Post

Harmonica bridge is a new one on me too. At least I can sort of see how it looks somewhat like a harmonica - I couldn't see the accordion at all. Hope the new bridge works out. Sometimes Alembic needs a little reminder, they are quite busy.

Bill, tgo
fc_spoiler
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Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 697
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post

That's called a Tune-o-matic bridge ;-)
jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 3:02 am:   Edit Post

Yes but Tune-O-Matic is to bridges what orders are to taxonomy. I'm into bridge species with this thread, LOL!

Here is a more typical tuneomatic:

http://www.allparts.com/store/images/fullsize/GB_0525-003-231.jpg

Here is a harmonica bridge:

http://www.allparts.com/store/images/fullsize/GB_0510-002.jpg

And yes, unlike my former incorrect use of accordian, if you Google "harmonica bridge," you'll get hits. :-)

(Message edited by Jon S. on May 03, 2008)
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3067
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 8:36 am:   Edit Post

IS that anything like a harmonica lewinsky? hehehehe

Bill, tgo
cozmik_cowboy
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Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 300
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 6:31 pm:   Edit Post

Harmonica Lewinski? I guess that's just like a regular harmonica, except instead of you blowing it......

Peter
jon_s
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Username: jon_s

Post Number: 7
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 5:29 am:   Edit Post

What do you call a nut on your wall? ... A walnut!

What do you call a nut on your chest? ... A chestnut!

What do you call a nut on your chin? ... ;) :o
dannobasso
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Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 739
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 7:11 am:   Edit Post

It screams legacy! What's the definition of the word "is"?

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