Titanium Compton Briges

workknot · January 10th, 2010, 09:03 AM

I have had some interest in another batch of the Titanium bridges. They cannot be run unless there is a minimum order from me to my CNC shop of 10 bridges. The Titanium bridges will be made with the 2.9 inch post spacing and choice of 9.5" or 12" radius. This will be another pre-pay type order and the cost will be $125 with S&H included to US or Internatioinal buyers. The waiting period from the time I place my order to the CNC shop can be up to 30 days. If anyone is interested please send me an email. Thanks to all and I will keep everyone updated on progress of the Titanium orders on this thread.
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Synchro · January 10th, 2010, 09:36 AM

They are well worth the money in my experience. The clarity and complexity of the sound are incredible.

dan P · January 10th, 2010, 09:41 AM

I will second that ! Cannot do any better mod on your gretsch .....

Falco · January 10th, 2010, 10:52 AM

Hi Wayne, mail sent!
I am more than happy with the brass bridge on my Falcon and I expect the titanium could give an extra edge in sound and sustain.

workknot · January 10th, 2010, 11:04 AM

Falco: Thank you very much and I have all your information saved. When we get 9 more pre-payed the order will be on its way.
Wayne

Savage Henry · January 11th, 2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Falco

Hi Wayne, mail sent!
I am more than happy with the brass bridge on my Falcon and I expect the titanium could give an extra edge in sound and sustain.

....and you would be right. I upgraded from a brass CCC to a Titanium one, on my Electromatic 5120. While I liked the brass one, it was a little to mellow sounding for my tastes. The Titanium one just adds to every aspect of the tonal spectrum, and it looks cool against the chrome. I Love mine! It was well worth the price and well worth the wait.
If you get one, you won't regret it.

On a side note, I wound up installing the brass one on another guitar and love it on that guitar, but for the Gretsch....it's Titanium all the way for me.

Synchro · January 11th, 2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage Henry

The Titanium one just adds to every aspect of the tonal spectrum . . .

That's exactly how it struck me as well.

Quietly · January 11th, 2010, 09:41 AM

This article explains the tonal aspects of Titanium and supports what many of you have found.

http://www.detempleguitars.com/temp/faq3.php#f

Synchro · January 11th, 2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quietly

This article explains the tonal aspects of Titanium and supports what many of you have found.

http://www.detempleguitars.com/temp/faq3.php#f

He's nailed it.

workknot · January 11th, 2010, 05:02 PM

That is what I have experienced with the sound/tone of Titanum but could not put it into words that well, excellent explanation.
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Crooner · January 11th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Agreed. While this may sound a little cornball, playing with a Ti Compton is a playing experience that spans virtually every aspect of playing.

Falco · January 12th, 2010, 05:16 AM

Thanks for all the info! Can't wait to get my hands on this bridge.

JimmyJam · January 13th, 2010, 08:46 PM

I hope I made it in for this round.

Pops,
I sent an email. Do I also need to paypal? Do I go to your website for that?

workknot · January 13th, 2010, 08:56 PM

JimmyJam: Thanks, I have sent you an email. We need just a few more customers and the order will go in to the CNC shop.
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brsmith21 · January 13th, 2010, 09:04 PM

Pops,
You need a trade-up service.

I'd love to get another Ti bridge for my other Gretsch, but I already have a few extra bridges that need guitars.

Maybe I'll get in on the next batch, cause I'm really digging the Ti on the Jet.

Synchro · January 13th, 2010, 09:11 PM

I'd probably jump in on one myself but with two back-to-back roadtrips I'm pinching the pennies for a while.

LATS · January 13th, 2010, 09:47 PM

Wayne: PM sent. I'm in!

Please confirm.

workknot · January 14th, 2010, 07:01 AM

LATS: Thanks and I have your information.
Pop's

I now have 4 persons on the waiting list and need just a few more before sending in my special order for these Titanium bridges. My CNC shop will need a lead time of 30 days because of the small quantity order. That part is out of my control so hopefully everyone understands the special order for Titaniums.
Thanks: Pop's

workknot · January 16th, 2010, 09:47 AM

I need one more person to do the Titanium order. There is just no other material that will give the tone and clarity of Titanium.
Pop's

workknot · January 17th, 2010, 09:38 AM

Sunday Bump.

unbridled · January 17th, 2010, 10:14 AM

Wish I had the $$, Wayne. Paying for a new tranny for my pickup has put a huge hole in my bank account.

Maybe the next round!

workknot · January 17th, 2010, 02:48 PM

unbridled: Not a problem, there will always be more down the road.
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Fizz09 · January 17th, 2010, 02:54 PM

hi workknot. would you ever make these in a lefty version?

workknot · January 17th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Fizz09: I can do a lefty in with this same order if you are wanting one. Just need to know all the specifics on your preferences.
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workknot · January 18th, 2010, 07:36 PM

I have contacted all those interested in the Titanium bridge to do the pre-pay and I can get my CNC shop order in. Thanks to all. I will be taking orders until 01-22-10, then the order will be going in.
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LATS · January 18th, 2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by workknot

i have contacted all those interested in the titanium bridge to do the pre-pay and i can get my cnc shop order in. ...

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!!!

unbridled · January 18th, 2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by workknot

unbridled: Not a problem, there will always be more down the road.
Pop's

Yep!

workknot · January 21st, 2010, 05:12 PM

Tomorrow, Friday Jan. 22-2010, I will be placing the Titanium order so if there are any last minute buyers, please get in touch with me by PM or better yet, use my E-mail address which is on my contact information. Thanks to all.
Pop's (Wayne)

Synchro · January 21st, 2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by workknot

Tomorrow, Friday Jan. 22-2010, I will be placing the Titanium order so if there are any last minute buyers, please get in touch with me by PM or better yet, use my E-mail address which is on my contact information. Thanks to all.
Pop's (Wayne)

Jump in guys. These things reverse male pattern baldness and make Viagra obsolete.

OK, that may be a bit of a stretch but they do sound pretty durned good.

workknot · January 23rd, 2010, 10:35 AM

The Titanium order has been placed. There are 4 of them not yet spoken for. 2 of the 2.9 post spacing with 12" Radius and 2 of the 2.9 post spacing with 9.5" radius. Anyone wanting one please contact me by PM or my yahoo email address that is in my profile for details. Thanks.
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workknot · January 23rd, 2010, 12:53 PM

UPDATE: As of right now, there is only one of the 2.9" post spacing with 9.5" radius left available. The rest have just been spoken for.
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Ricochet · January 23rd, 2010, 01:38 PM

Hey Pops, what's your estimation untill actual shipping to us? 2 weeks?

workknot · January 23rd, 2010, 01:46 PM

Ricochet: That is what I am hoping for, I will keep everyone updated as the CNC shop gets my orders done. Right now there is a large order that had to be re-done because of a machine issue that happened with about 90 bridges. That really set be back on my inventory but hopefully it will all work itself out here soon.
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workknot · January 30th, 2010, 05:17 PM

I do have left one each of the Titanium bridges, 1- 2.9 with 12R and 1- 2.9 with 9.5R so if anyone is interested, send me an email which is in my profile.
Thanks: Pop's

workknot · February 9th, 2010, 07:44 PM

I have ONE Titanium bridge yet available on the pre-pay order. It is the 2.9 with 12" radius. If anyone is interested please send me a PM for details. The price is $125 that includes shipping to anywhere. Thanks.
Pop's

LATS · February 11th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Hey, Pop's:

Order Status update?

workknot · February 11th, 2010, 07:58 PM

LATS: Good news, they will be ready to mail out on 02-15-10. That is very close to being on schedule and that is a good thing. Not to sour anyones milk but the last couple of weeks has been one of those stretches that if something can go wrong it surely will. Just looked at a craigs list add I had up and somehow someone else has posted over my add. So of course the first thing I did was change my password and then had to redo the listing. Have some items that need to be sold.
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LATS · February 11th, 2010, 08:21 PM

Good news, indeed! Don't go rushing it now. I prefer getting it right to getting it fast.

Sorry to hear about the CL issues.

workknot · February 12th, 2010, 06:29 PM

Had a very productive day without any hangups. Got all the Titanium orders shipped out by USPS so they are on the way.
I still have only ONE Titanium bridge left in stock. It is the 2.9 with 12" radius if anyone is interested. PM me for deatails.
Thanks to all: Pop's

Falco · February 18th, 2010, 02:32 AM

The package arrived in the mail at the office this morning. Super fast shipping (to Belgium) as usual. Now I need to find the time to put it on my falcon and compare it to my brass CC bridge.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks again Wayne!