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Today, I got my fourth Vantage bass that's equipped with a 3-point bridge (X88B, VP700B, VP710B and now a VS600B). They suck. All four bridges are bend close to the point of breaking, and releasing the string as a result. I've been looking for a suitable replacement bridge for quite some time now, and it seems the Epiphone EBO/EB3 bridge fits the bill.
Now, I got a few questions for you guys:
- has any of you executed this replacement before?
- does it require additional routing?
- can I use the existing sleeves (same size and position)?
- where's the best place to buy them? (preferably in Europe)

Thanks for your input!
Kees.

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Well, I replaced the bridge on my VS600B with what I THINK is an Epi bridge (bought used, via E-Bay). No routing, used the Vantage saddles. Big improvement. Still needs some filing/tweaking for individual string height, but pretty much plug'n'play.

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je

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...doing bad things to good Vantages since 1985...

1981 AV-320
1981 AV-320
1981 AV-325
1982 AV-320
1982 VS-695-12
1982 VSH-445
1983 AV-330
1995 VST 33 CE TBK

Thanks Squid. I tried to grab (a used) one from the Bay, too, last night, but someone beat me to it. Darn things are expensive over here: 79 Euros (some U$110) ... and then some for shipping.

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Have you looked at Gotoh bridges, or are you looking specifically at Epiphone?

If the guitar is worth it, the Hipshot options are very nice (might not work if there's a routed recess).

je

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...doing bad things to good Vantages since 1985...

1981 AV-320
1981 AV-320
1981 AV-325
1982 AV-320
1982 VS-695-12
1982 VSH-445
1983 AV-330
1995 VST 33 CE TBK

I did look at the Hipshot models, but they are pretty pricy, and there's the routed recess. Didn't know about Gotoh ... do they have a similar three point model?

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http://www.GuitarDir.com has been hacked by some mindless fool, destroying years
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I could be wrong, but I thought this was a Gotoh:

http://www.allparts.com/3-Point-Bass-Br ... 33-001.htm

je

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...doing bad things to good Vantages since 1985...

1981 AV-320
1981 AV-320
1981 AV-325
1982 AV-320
1982 VS-695-12
1982 VSH-445
1983 AV-330
1995 VST 33 CE TBK

On the AllParts UK site it says "made by Allparts". Price there is 60,01 Pound Sterling plus 17 Pounds(!) for shipping, so 121 U$

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So if someone here got it, what would shipping and customs add to it?

From the USA? I'd have to look into the shipping. Customs fees is 19% of purchase price + shipping costs, and an additional fixed fee for administration costs

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It still could be cheaper.