M-T-Pockets

I have zero information about this. I just saw the picture and was wondering if this was a legit Gibson. That looks cool, but not very gibson like (no binding, truss rod access hole is unusual, etc.)

Here's a Pic:

So how do you know for sure this is fake (the headstock doesn't look right, but I'm no expert).

Geez. The Gibson Lightening is like $180 and can't even be fine tuned (intonated). I would definately want something intonatable, but thank you for the suggestion.

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm hoping to find. I actually linked another thread where I'm looking for an aftermarket replacement bridge. I found one that I'm going to try (GOTOH 510UB). Hopefully it's a difect drop in. I don't want to replace the studs.

Sure, but I'd really like to have a permanent, solid solution that I won't have to think about once I've installed it.

I have found this so far. GOTOH 510UB https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bridge-and-tailpieces/gotoh-510ub-wraparound-guitar-bridge-and-tailpiece-with-stud-lock/ It might be a diect drop in replacement, so I'll be finding out since I ordered one!

The problem is that it's pressing into the body of the guitar and yet the action is still too high.

Basically the stock (OEM) bridge doesn't fit super tightly in the post so it tilts a little (by consequense). Also, it seems that these are notorious for making the action high, even at the lowest setting. Here is pic (not of mine):

Just picked this up for a reasonable price. It's nice and light, could be a great player. I really do want to replace the wrap around bridge as it's twisting and pressing into the body (I was looking at getting a Hipshot Baby Grand, but afraid to have to replace the posts). If you have any suggestions, I made this post in the Repair/Restore Thread: So far I like it.

Hello, I recently purchased a Firebird Zero and the bridge is tilting and pressing into the body of the guitar. I want to replace the brige with something better. I've seen that hipshot makes a bridge, but I saw a video on youtube that these Zero's have metric threaded studs. Does anyone know of any drop in replacements that are better than the stock ones? Does hopshot make a metric threaded kit? EDIT: I emailed hipshot and they told me that they do NOT make a metric thread kit. I really think the should, seems like a lost opportunity. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M-T

Right after I bought this one, another one popped up on Reverb, a really nice white on in better shape than this one (but it still had the tremolo issue that plagues these). I kinda wish I bought that one..lol I actually have parts on order from Germany to repair this one. I'm gonna bring it back to it's full glory and rock this bad boy!!! Also, I've seen these with a different tremolo, I believe the alternate one was called the "Epiphone Bennder"

Hello Everyone, Thanks to "Guitar God" and the thread "Was there an Epiphone version/equivalent to this guitar?", I found out about the S-900 Epiphone, and ended up finding one nearby on Craigslist. Now, comes the fun part. The repair (I've learned that these have major failures with the Stienberg KB Tremolo). I am going to order new parts from Bernd in Europe (know as Be.em on here), but there seems to be an additional twist that I haven't heard about yet; It looks like they routed out more wood underneath where one of the screws from the tremolo base screws in, so it's basically screwed into air. I'm going to put some sort of wooden plug into that whole, and I wanted to ask you guys what you suggest for that part? Here are some pics. Enjoy.

Check it out!! This one was posted near me, so I had to get it!