| Author | Message | ||
| steavis
New Username: steavis Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2008 |
Hi, I am a new member, and I would really appreciate any info folks could give me on how to get a brige and tailpiece similar if not identical to the Alligator strat played by Jerry Garcia circa 1972. Looks like the bridge might be Alembic, and I'm also told the electronics probably include a stratoblaster. At any rate, this is a real obscure question, and any hel (even just reading this without rolling your eyes) is greatly appreciated. I was to build a replica of this guitar for my own use  Cheers, Steve | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6298 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Steve, welcome to the board! It does look like (picture) the bridge and tailpiece were probably made by Alembic. You may want to contact Alembic directly to see if they could make them for you. | ||
| steavis
New Username: steavis Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2008 |
Hi Dave (if I may call you that), What's the best way to get in contact with them? Just go to alembic.com and look for contact info? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6304 Registered: 5-2002 |
Yes, the contact page is here. | ||
| steavis
New Username: steavis Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2008 |
Thanks...just sent them the note, and als asked about the electronics. Rumor has it that it was standard strat wiring, but with a stratoblaster that was "always on". I found a pcb on line for this device in "stomp box" form, but I'm not sure what you'd do about the potentiometer that controls the gain (the switch I assume you just hard-wire to "on"). At any rate, I asked them about that as well, and any info I get from them I wil;l re-post in this thread for others to share if they wish. Thanks a bunch! Steve | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2969 Registered: 7-2004 |
Dave's pic is of "Wolf", the Alembic that Irwin rebranded as his own, and upon which the "Further" is based. Steve asks about Alligator, which is a 1957 Strat given to Jerry by Graham Nash. Bill, tgo | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1815 Registered: 6-2002 |
Bill, Alligator is pictured on the 4th post on the thread that Dave posted. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2970 Registered: 7-2004 |
Ooops! Too early! Bill, tgo | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6307 Registered: 5-2002 |
Bill; all I know is that it has really thin strings. | ||
| elwoodblue
Advanced Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 218 Registered: 6-2002 |
did you see this one ? ...is the wolf bridge from an sg (harmonica bridge)? I thought about bidding...I think I'll sit this one out ... | ||
| steavis
New Username: steavis Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2008 |
I am watching that aution now. Thanks for the hads up! | ||
| elwoodblue
Advanced Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 222 Registered: 6-2002 |
if you don't get it I'll part with a very similar one I just won...cuz I know it'll be put to good use cheers | ||
| dfung60
Advanced Member Username: dfung60 Post Number: 310 Registered: 5-2002 |
That definitely looks like Alembic hardware, not particularly different than what they build now. If this is what you're after, I think you can just have something made now (I'd be curious how frightful the price might be). These Alembic tune-o-matic style brass bridges are highly customizable. You can specify the width and string spacing. This is used to set the drill pattern on the side rails, so you get exactly what you want when the bridge is assembled. David Fung | ||
| jerryme
Junior Username: jerryme Post Number: 50 Registered: 1-2008 |
If I specified the nut width would Alembic build me a bridge? That would be sweet. Is the nut width the only consideration when looking for a bridge? | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1827 Registered: 6-2002 |
Fingerboard radius! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6342 Registered: 5-2002 |
Fingerboard taper. | ||
| steavis
New Username: steavis Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2008 |
Just an update...have called Alembic once and e-mailed them once over the last week with no response. Part of me wonders if someone reads my message and thinks "uh-oh...another Jerry freak" and puts it at the bottom of the pile. It isn't a real big ticket item, either, at least not compared to their instruments...so perhaps it's not worth their time. Or perhaps I am paranoid and they are just busy or out of the office ;) At any rate, I "pinged" them again via e-mail and telephone. This time I e-mailed the sales department, so maybe that will help. I will let everyone know the outcome of this, so if you don't hear from me it's becasue I don't know anything. Yet | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6350 Registered: 5-2002 |
It's not you, they're just busy. It's a small shop that gets a ton of email and phone calls. | ||
| steavis
New Username: steavis Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2008 |
Hey...an update here. I won the auction that elwoodblue turned me on to (thanks for that). In addition, it turns out that you can get the tailpiece, the pickguard brass piece and the stickers from jackofroses.com. It was buried in the site a bit, but I found the tailpiece. That was really the last thing I needed. I now have a body, neck, tuners, pups would to '57 spces, stratoblaster and the aformentioned items are on order and should show up in a couple weeks. I am a very happy man...except that now I actually have to DO the work |
