Hipshot Trilogy bridge - any good?

2Buck Chuck · February 2nd, 2008, 07:34 PM

I'm thinking about getting one so I can avoid bringing three guitars to gigs (std, open G & open D). Does anyone have it? Does it work well? How did the install go?

Thanks!

2Buck Chuck · May 8th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Well, I just bought the Trilogy - AND IT DOESN'T FIT!! I even checked with hipshot before I shelled out my cash and they said "no problem". Apparently it will fit a vintage-style Strat, but not the American deluxe style. I'm not sure what I'm going to do now...

Ceraph · May 9th, 2008, 11:28 AM

I saw this on eBay last night... using just the tension lever section with a different bridge. (jpg attached)

Another option is sell it to me as I am looking to purchase one!

Ceraph

2Buck Chuck · May 9th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Ceraph - thanks, I'm not sure I want to do something quite that radical. I've sent pics to Hipshot and asked for help, but they haven't responded yet.

2Buck Chuck · May 18th, 2008, 12:08 AM

ok, it turned out that the folks at Hipshot were very helpful, and I've got my Trilogy installed - it works great. I can now change smoothly and easily from standard tuning to open E, D, G and many others.

thaus · May 26th, 2008, 04:22 PM

WOW!!! That looks like a major league upgrade! Adds a lot of mass to the bridge area. Glad it works!!