Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

[MaidenTexas84]

Hey guys! Long time reader, first time poster. I recently scored a sweet Ibanez DT420 Destroyer on eBay and I'm absolutely loving it! Only problem I have with it is that the gold hardware is kinda rusty/corroded which is natural since it's a 2002 model. Purely aesthetic, yet it really irks me! The tuners will be easy to replace. The bridge, however, is an Ibanez Gibraltar II, and I can't find one of those anywhere!

So, finally, here's my question: Would another similar bridge fit in there? Or would that require filling the holes and redrilling?

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

Good question. I don't really know the answer but if i recall i dont think there is anything out that will be a direct replacement. Maybe measure the spacing on the anchors centre to centre and compare that with other tom style bridges.

Oh and welcome to the destroyer club. I love my dt50 its a real old school treasure.

 

[MaidenTexas84]

Re: Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

Thanks Kramersteen, I guess it's time to do some measurements. BTW I love your custom paintjobs!

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

Thanks, Someone on here should know what will replace your bridge.

Destroyers are great. I have two dt50's One original i will never mess with, Only pickups changed etc.


And this one which has since been refinished, you can see it in signuture

 

[Ashurbanipal]

Re: Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

Get in touch with Rich Harris at ibanezrules.com, he has many different Ibanez parts in stock. Orval Engling at mr-ibanez.com is another good source; I got some obscure stuff from him. He specializes in old 70s/80s parts but may have what you're looking for, as the Gibraltar II type bridge was used on some old Artists (both hollow (like AM) and solid ones).

 

[Chris of Arabia]

Re: Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

Is now an appropriate time to say "needs a Floyd"?

 

[MaidenTexas84]

Re: Gibraltar II bridge replacement?

Ashurbanipal thanks so much, I really appreciate the info! Chris, I can do simple electronic stuff, but that's way out of my league! But it's alright, my Hellraiser and Warmoth strat have Floyds.