[lustykrusty]

Hi there,

I'm looking for a 1977 Grabber G-3 bridge cover. My question is: Are the bridge covers of the grabber, the Ripper an the G-3 the same? They look same shape, but is the size exactly the same? Does someone know the product number?

Thanks

[Granny Gremlin]

Yup; all Gibby bridge covers are the same, with one exception: before 1967 they were nickel, after they are chrome. You want chrome (more common and not as expensive).

[jules]

Hi, and welcome

Jakes strongpoint is electronics......

Actually there are (at least) four different bridge covers (according to the 1965, 1971 and 1977 part lists)

Part HR-750B 1965 Thunderbird
Nickel plated, no logo
I don't own one of these, but believe it to be the same as 19410 below

Part 19410 Ripper, EBs, SB350, SB450
Chrome plated, no logo
hole distance 4 10/16 " (roughly)

Part 19422 Grabber, G3
Nickel (perhaps some are chrome?), early ones have logos
hole distance 4 1/16" (roughly)

Part 19423 SB300, SB400
Nickel (usually with Gibson logo)
hole distance 4 1/16"


The 19410 is longer, tall but narrower (fractionally) than the 22 and 23. I am unsure of the difference between 19422 and 19423, they both fit on both basses - it might just be the logo, or something untangible like thickness of plating, with the early Grabbers having the left over SB300 covers....

Jules

[jules]

furthermore there are at least two fonts for the logos, a scripted one, and a more typical 70s logo

I'll post pics (eventually) on the bridge page http://www.gibsonbass.com/bridges.php - that page is highly unfinished I know!

[lustykrusty]

Hi and thanks....so I'm planing to rebuild my self one for the G3 (Part 19422)....but all I know is the distance between the holes. So if someone owns a G3 bridge cover could you PLEASE send me the exact sizes...please...

Thanks and greatings from Germany

[jules]

Hi,

i'll try and post this later if I get a chance

[lustykrusty]

Thanks, dude, I'll wait....