{"title":"Home page","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"descendant-vibrato","title":"Descendant Vibrato - V4","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(128, 255, 0); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew orders typically ship within 5 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a V-4? \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's a very minor change.  The four screws that attach the fulcrum plate and drop plates (some say shims) to the top plate have changed from countersunk screw heads to button heads.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhy?  Well, over the years on rare occasion customers have expressed the desire to use the Descendant with zero drop plates installed, but with the countersunk screws one needed to have at least one drop plate installed in order to firmly secure the fulcrum plate.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eI figured, it's called the Descendant, why would anyone want to buy it if they didn't want their strings to descend? But a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efter speaking with a builder friend of mine who expressed a similar desire, as occasionally he'd build a guitar where the neck angle was such that he couldn't use the Descendant, I reconsidered.  In his case it was about his own brand continuity.  That's when the lightbulb went off in my head. There was no functional reason for flat head screws on the Descendant as the screws are not in line with the string path, I simply went with the look at the time.  Now I see the justification for change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo facilitate this change, I had to run the top plates with smaller holes for the fulcrum mount as well as smaller holes for the drop plates.  I went ahead and countersunk the spring screw hole, just for kicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSo now there are 3 levels of adjustment.  Vintage height, depth 1 and depth 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eOtherwise, this is the same as a 2024 spec. which featured an increased pitch range to match the down-bend and up-pull of vintage units. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eAnd here is the rest of the sales pitch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement upgrade vibrato for our favorite surf guitars from our favorite California builder whose initials are LF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable depth string plates allow for increased downward tension of the strings on the bridge's saddles so they stay in their slots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop accessible adjustable swing arm tensioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique removable arm design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront loading keyhole design tailpiece for easy string installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 series Stainless Steel in a brushed finish.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrops into existing JM\/Jag routes without modification. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swope Guitar Shop","offers":[{"title":"Right-Handed","offer_id":43328817791132,"sku":"DES01RH-1","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left-Handed","offer_id":43328817856668,"sku":"DES01LH-2","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/8549\/2268\/files\/IMG_5307.jpg?v=1772751354"},{"product_id":"blue-collar-bridge","title":"Descendant Blue Collar Bridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(128, 255, 0); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(255, 42, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eIt's that time of year.  I'll be out of the shop until June 9.  Orders placed after May 27 will not start to ship until my return. As always, orders will be shipped in the sequence they were placed.  Thanks - Chris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(128, 255, 0); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew orders typically ship within 5 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eSuper strong, tumbled 300 Series Stainless Steel with brass compensated saddle set. Has both string-through-body and top loader holes.  The 3 saddle screws are spaced for 2\u0026amp;1\/8\" spacing. The mounting hole pattern corresponds with that of a vintage style bridge as does the material thickness of the steel.  Ships with screws, hex wrench and a pair of shorter height adjustment screws to prevent players from scraping up their palms with certain set-ups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swope Guitar Shop","offers":[{"title":"Right-Handed","offer_id":41471894552732,"sku":"BCBRH","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left-Handed","offer_id":41471894585500,"sku":"BCBLH","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/8549\/2268\/products\/IMG_3493.jpg?v=1645545871"},{"product_id":"universal-companion-bridge","title":"Descendant Universal Companion Bridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACK IN STOCK! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURRENTLY FULFILLING BACKORDERS SO MAYBE ADD A COUPLE OF DAYS TO MY USUAL 7 BUSINESS DAYS FULFILLMENT PREDICTION.  THANKS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGet the features and benefits of the original Companion Bridge with the added ability to adjust the radius.  Set the action of your high and low E strings as you would on a traditional fixed radius bridge, then adjust the middle 4 saddles for whatever radius you desire.  Includes an optional-use set of coupling discs, hex wrench for height adjustment and a free pair of thimbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Removable steel post collars.  Patented, rotating off-center post collars facilitate shifting of bridge to correct for poor string alignment of instrument and \/or extend range of intonation. 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