Changing Bridge on the SUB1

[clubsandwedge]

Just wondering,

will be receiving the SUB1 in a few days from a seller on ebay, it's a HH with tremolo.

Will I be able to switch this bridge to say a wilkinson bridge or an Ernie Ball MM bridge? or even a Bigsby?

Thanks

 

[kneeoh]

Unless the seller had swapped out the original bridge, the bridge is an EBMM bridge.

 

[Jimmyb]

A Bigsby? I would guess it's possible to do so, but I couldn't imagine why you'd want to do it.

I'd try the guitar with the standard bridge 1st. The EBMM tremolo bridge's are rather good.

 

[Sub1 Zero]

Keep the stock bridge, it's a beast

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I think the Wilkinson trem is centered differently than a vintage or Floyd. I don't think it's a drop-in solution.

The trem posts are set differently as well.

As others have said, give the bridge that's on it a chance. It is really good.

But, it's your guitar, and you're free to do whatever you want. There would be some modification involved with all three types you've listed.

 

[tommyindelaware]

givin the relatively short life of the sub guitars..........you may wanna consider keeping it stock. not too often a guitar of this quality has such a short production . it may very possibly end up worth alot more in the future if left in original condition. just a thought. much stranger things have happened......

 

[clubsandwedge]

^Thanks!

 

[paranoid70]

givin the relatively short life of the sub guitars..........you may wanna consider keeping it stock. not too often a guitar of this quality has such a short production . it may very possibly end up worth alot more in the future if left in original condition. just a thought. much stranger things have happened......

Do you really think so? I know the SUB1s were only built for a few years, but it seems like they did make quite a few. Plus I see them on Ebay and craigslist all the time.

 

[tommyindelaware]

while there is no way to tell for sure........i do think so. but....... not anytime soon.
look at the value of a fender mustang............... an all but unusable instrument.......but an early 60's one is worth some scratch. & the sub guitars dwarf them performance wise. and there were alot more mustangs made than sub guitars. also....look at the value of a 70's 3 bolt strat nowadays. & they were considered (and were) junky guitars.
me......i'd keep it. & i'd keep it original. they are really cool guitars.

Do you really think so? I know the SUB1s were only built for a few years, but it seems like they did make quite a few. Plus I see them on Ebay and craigslist all the time.

 

[roburado]

I'll be trying to find a good example of a used SUB1 HH myself. I'd be most interested in the cinnamon finish, I think, but any of them are really okay if the guitar is in good enough condition. I know where I can get some NOS ones. One of them isn't in as good condition as I'd like. The other one is more money than I want to pay. So, hopefully, a used one will find its way to me.

Okay, back on track. I'd also just leave the guitar alone. It's pretty darn good on its own.

 

[paranoid70]

It is interesting reading these comments.

Over the last several months I have really debated modifying this guitar. Basically I love everything about it with the exception of the body. There is no arm contour and thus I find it uncomfortable to play as my wrist rubs against it. I love the neck, the pickups, and the bridge, but I have thought about modifying the body.

I suppose my first instinct is to leave it alone (obviously since I haven't done anything to it). However, I just don't find myself playing the guitar much at all - I haven't touched it since I got my 20th.

I may just to keep it for my kids as a "starter" electric if they are interested.

 

[Jimmyb]

It's your guitar, you should do with it what feels right for you. Obviously modding it like that will kill the resale value, but if it's a keeper (aren't they all? ) then go for it.

 

[greenwizard]

Maybe my JP needs an arm contour......
hmmm....

 

[paranoid70]

Maybe my JP needs an arm contour......
hmmm....

Yours doesn't?

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I would love to see how a Bigsby would look on an EBMM! From a functional point of view, it would be a pretty poor addition, but at the same time look rather cool!

 

[tommyindelaware]

i actually bought a bigsby to put on my black sparkle morse......as i actually like the action of a bigsby for a slight cord vibrato. they have a nice subtle action that stops you from over doing it........& their own sonic id.
but i have yet to work up the courage to drill the holes.

I would love to see how a Bigsby would look on an EBMM! From a functional point of view, it would be a pretty poor addition, but at the same time look rather cool!