| Author | Message | ||
| jon_s
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 998 Registered: 2-2005 |
The best thing is to call Alembic on the phone. Keith | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3038 Registered: 7-2004 |
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
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3039 Registered: 7-2004 |
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
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 636 Registered: 12-2003 |
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
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2008 |
A rose by any other name would surely smell as sweet.  Thanks, jale, I'll call Alembic now. | ||
| jon_s
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2008 |
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
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3064 Registered: 7-2004 |
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
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 697 Registered: 5-2006 |
That's called a Tune-o-matic bridge ;-) | ||
| jon_s
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3067 Registered: 7-2004 |
IS that anything like a harmonica lewinsky? hehehehe Bill, tgo | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Advanced Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 300 Registered: 10-2006 |
Harmonica Lewinski? I guess that's just like a regular harmonica, except instead of you blowing it...... Peter | ||
| jon_s
New Username: jon_s Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 739 Registered: 3-2004 |
It screams legacy! What's the definition of the word "is"? |
