Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

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Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

Post by CROSS_guitars » Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:52 pm

I've seen a few of the new US Jazzmasters in stores. I noticed they have plastic bridge thimbles.
Has anyone else noticed this?
If anyone owns one, can you tell me if the entire thimble is plastic or is it just a top washer to stop the bridge rocking back and forth?
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Re: Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

Post by timtam » Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:54 am

Yes these have been noticed. Only on Am Pro JM and jag AFAIK (so far). And it's a regular thimble with a bushing insert ...

http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... 5#p1519796
http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... 7&t=109508
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Re: Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

Post by CROSS_guitars » Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:29 am

Cool thanks.

I'm quite keen on the idea.
I'm tired of wrapping tape around the posts. These look way more 'pro'
Might get my own 3D printed ones made.
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Re: Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

Post by timtam » Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:42 am

Flanged bushings do seem to be readily available. eg
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Packs-of-10-M3 ... 0481731718
I am guessing 8mm OD and about 10mm long might be about right, awaiting measurements on the real thing.
The material properties are less certain.
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Re: Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

Post by CROSS_guitars » Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:43 am

Awesome!
Thanks for the link.
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Re: Bridge thimbles in new US Jags/JM's

Post by timtam » Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:32 pm

No problem. Let us know how you go if you do go down that route.
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