Full Contact Hardware er utviklet av Jeff Babicz, kjent for Babicz gitarer og sitt arbeid med Steinberger.

Serien består av stolsadler, vibsystemer og hele stolsystemer til gitarer med strat, tele og tune-o-matic systemer.
FCH gir opp til 50 ganger større kontaktflate mellom stolsadler og stolbasen.
Dette gir en dramatisk effekt på sustain og lyd på gitaren! 

Full Contact Hardware gir full fysisk kobling mellom strengen, stolsadelen og gitarkroppen.
På en vanlig gitarstol balanserer stolsadelen på to høydejusteringsskruer, noe som gjør det lett å justere strengehøyden men som gir en begrenset overføring av strengens vibrasjoner til kroppen.
Jeff Babicz har utviklet en "Cam Saddle" som gir samme fleksibilitet for høydejustering som tidligere systemer, men som gir opptil 50 ganger større kontaktflate. Kontaktflate=tone.
På "Cam Saddle"-stolsadlene justerer du enkelt intonasjon og strengehøyde.
Deretter kan delene låses fast i selve stolen.  

Full Contact Hardware lages til "strat", "tele", "tune-o-matic" og "P/J"-bass.

Besøk Full Contact Hardware for mer informasjon: www.fullcontacthardware.com



Noen fornøyde brukere av Full Contact Hardware:

	Dan Spitz, who achieved international acclaim as the lead guitarist and co-founding member of the thrash metal band Anthrax from 1983–1995 and 2005 to 2007, has a new project in the works. His long-awaited new musical project, in which he teams up with long-time friend Dave Mustaine, will be announced in the very near future. "This is the most brutal sounding guitar I have had the pleasure of touching. I call it "Proto 1". This isn't your Daddy's twang Tele. You can palm mute on the FCH bridge and have no blood spoiling the evening events. There will be more of these guitars for the touring cycle being made and they'll all have the best bridge known to mankind on them--- Babicz!" ~Dan Spitz
	Ted Turner of Wishbone Ash with Babicz Design 'Full Contact Hardware' An integral part of Wishbone Ash's signature 'dual guitar lead' sound, Ted Turner has had an illustrious career as a guitarist, producer and composer for some of rock history's most legendary artists. While with Wishbone Ash in the late '60's and early '70's, Turner also recorded on John Lennon's 'Imagine' and continued to do studio work for artists such as Miles Copeland, Billy Preston, George Harrison, Al Stewart, Brian Auger and Rod Stewart. After a US tour with the reformed Badfinger, Turner rejoined Wishbone Ash and recorded 'Nouveau Calls' for Miles Copeland's No Speak label. "I am delighted and impressed, great sound and great product.....I believe in this technology and want to replace saddles on all guitars I have...."~Ted Turner
	Jesse Stern On Tour with Jordin Sparks and Babicz "Full Contact Hardware"! LA session and touring bassist Jesse Stern has begun equipping his Fender basses with Babicz Design "Full Contact Hardware" bridges in preparation for his 2011 touring schedule. Jesse has just performed with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks at the recent Superbowl. "The Babicz bass bridge is compatible with my Fender basses, and all the adjustments lock. Super solid, and it has a great tone. Keep up the good work!" ~ Jesse Stern Jesse has been in demand as a versatile and dynamic performer with dozens of recordings and international tours on his resume. In addition to his current work with Jordin Sparks, Jesse has toured and/or recorded with Grammy winner Sly Stone and pop/rock sensations Hanson, Mario Reyes of the Gipsy Kings, Latin Grammy winner Pee Wee Salinas, #1 EMI Europe artist Natalia Lesz and Alt-Rock band Weezer
	Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister uses Full Contact Hardware... "Hey Jeff, Wow!! what a difference the Full Contact Hardware Bridges have made on my MIJ Telecaster and MIC Jagmaster. Its like night and day. Both the tone and feel of the guitars are 100% better now. Awesome,Thanks Dudes!! " ~Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda Eddie uses the FCH Tele bridge in Chrome for his Fender Tele guitar, and the FCH Strat Trem for his Fender Jagmaster guitar. (Photo by Mike Polito)
	Cassady Feasby and the Full Contact Hardware Bass bridge Cassady Feasby, currently on tour with Country Music superstar Dierks Bentley. According to Cassady..... "Babicz Full Contact Hardware provides more sustain than Viagra and Enzyte combined!"......
	Kasim Sulton and the Babicz FCH 4 Bass Bridge! For over 30 years singer / songwriter Kasim Sulton has worked with artists as diverse as Todd Rundgren, The New Cars, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Utopia, Celine Dion, Bon Jovi and Hall & Oates. He also played in the musical Movin' Out on Broadway and has his own increasingly successful solo career. Kasim uses the FCH 4 Bass Bridge in Chrome on his ESP bass.
	Marten Andersson of Lizzy Borden uses the FCH 4 Bass Bridge "I have used various bridges over the years but when I put the Full Contact bridge on my bass, it's just beyond. It delivers, the feel and the tone is right in the pocket. You wont be disappointed." ~Marten Andersson Marten on tour with his Babicz Full Contact Hardware equipped ESP Vintage bass.
	John Regan uses Full Contact Hardware! "This bridge is ROCK SOLID!!!" ~John Regan John Regan is notable for being a member of ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley's band "Frehley's Comet" from 1984 to 1990. He has also recorded and performed with John Waite, Mick Jagger, Stephen Stills, Dave Edmunds, Robin Trower, Scandal, Billy Idol and David Lee Roth. Beginning in 1979 John has held down the bottom with Peter Frampton, who consider's him his "lifelong best friend". John uses the Babicz FCH 4 Bass Bridge on his Fender P bass.
	Vince Leggiere, On Tour with Joe Louis Walker and Babicz Full Contact Hardware! "I find that the Full Contact Hardware really captures the complete tone of my P-Bass....all of the subtleties and tonal features come alive with this technology, and the stability is far superior to any other hardware on the market!" ~Vinc Leggiere Vince uses the Full Contact Hardware Four String bass bridge in black.
	KING WHACK plays FCH...guitar and bass!! Either recorded, or at a live performance, King Whack delivers their unique brand of original hard rock. The band features Rob Arnold (left) on guitar and vocals, Ed Lanouette (right) on vocals and bass, and Steve Bolognese on drums. Follow King Whack on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. Rob uses three FCH Strat Trems on three MIM Fender Strats, and Ed uses the FCH 4 Bass bridge on his '72 Fender J Bass.
	Rodney O'Quinn And The FCH 4 Bass Bridge Rodney O'Quinn, long time touring and recording bassist for The Pat Travers Band, with his Tony Franklin SIgnature P-Bass equipped with Babicz Design 'Full Contact Hardware' "Love what the FCH has done to My P-Bass!!" ~Rodney O'Quinn, Pat Travers Band
	Randy George Plays The Babicz FCH 4 Bass Bridge Randy George is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer in the Seattle area. His compositions combine driving rhythms, sweeping harmony and lyrical melodies. Randy has performed and recorded as a bassist for some of the industry’s most recognized artists, including Rick Wakeman, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater, Alan White, Paul Gilbert, Phil Keaggy, Steve Hackett, Roine Stolt of the Flower Kings, Adrian Belew among others. He is a member of the Progressive Rock band Ajalon, who’s success was realized through Yes keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman on his indie label, Hope Records. “I installed the Full Contact Hardware bridge to my PJ Bass and I have to say that I really like it a lot! I think it really added a lot of character to that bass...” ~Randy George
	Jose of the Screamin' Lords...with his FCH mounted bass bridge!
	Lance Hoppen from the legendary band Orleans....on Full Contact Hardware.... "I love this bridge! I put it on my '58 P-Bass Reissue road axe and it definitely sounds fatter now than my authentic '58. It also seems more resonant than I remember it being. Probably because it is! :-) Everyone I showed the bridge to remarked about the brilliant design. The cam thing is especially way cool." ~Lance Hoppen
	Pat Travers and Full Contact Hardware! Throughout the years Pat Travers has delighted his audiences with his musicality, sense of tone and dynamics, and powerful songwriting. With multiple hits spanning decades, such as "Boom Boom, Out Go The Lights" and "Snortin' Whiskey, Drinking Cocaine", Pat has developed a legion of die-hard fans who continue to flock to his live shows today. ..."The 'Full Contact Hardware' technology turns mediocrity into magnificence!"... ~Pat Travers
	Billy Greer, on tour with KANSAS and the Full Contact Hardware.... Billy Greer with the Babicz FCH4 Bass Bridge...here's what Billy has to say: "I just got to play my second and third gig with the new FCH. It sounds really great. There's wonderful sustain on the bass! Like Nigel said in "Spinal Tap", "you could go away for a bite and come back and it would still be ringing". ~Billy Greer
	John Abercrombie Plays Babicz FCH Tele Bridge Over a career spanning more than 40 years and nearly 50 albums, John Abercrombie has established himself as one the masters of jazz guitar. A restless experimenter, Abercrombie is working firmly in the jazz tradition and known for pushing the boundaries of meter and harmony. The veteran session and touring master has an extensive resume including performances and recordings with the Brecker Brothers, Gil Evans, Gato Barbieri, and Billy Cobham. He was featured on several of Cobham's albums, including Crosswinds, Total Eclipse and Shabazz, all of which staked new ground in fusion jazz. Photo by Mike Polito
	Dave Meros of "Spock's Beard", in the studio with Babicz Design "Full Contact Hardware" Best known as the bass player for the progressive rock band Spock’s Beard, Dave has also played with such artists as Gary Myrick, Bobby Kimball of Toto, Simon Phillips, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Glenn Hughes, and Eric Burdon and the Animals. Dave Meros with the Babicz FCH 4 Bridge...here's what Dave has to say: "Installed the bridge last night and love it! It's changed the tone and feel of my bass in a very subtle but good way that I can't really describe except for now if feels and sounds "more expensive". ;-)It's also had an effect that I was not expecting, and that was to improve the fine intonation in the higher register. I've had a very subtle and elusive intonation problem with that bass ever since I got it and have even taken it into a really talented luthier here in Sacramento who made it better, but it still bugged me a little bit up really high, in that 18th - 20th fret range. . .always seemed slightly out of tune and "chorus-y" even though it scoped out in tune. Anyway, I put the Babicz on there and problem solved instantly! That high D just rings out pure and clean now. Another unexpected result is that I have been able to lower my action a little bit more than I could before. I know. . .this doesn't make sense to me why a bridge would allow me to do that, but I'm not complaining. I think the feature that I love the most, though, is that every place that can be adjusted can also be locked down. No more adjustment screws loosening up and messing up my intonation or string height. Yay! Plus it looks awesome. ;-) Thanks for inventing a great product!! Cheers.........Dave"
	Frankie Plays FCH.... Frankie Ingrao, bassist for blues bands "The Chris O'Leary Band", "Andy Follette and the Bluescasters", and Levon Helm's "Barnburners", put the Babicz Design 'Full Contact Hardware' through it paces. Frankie also performs regularly with the legendary Grammy Award winning Levon Helm at the "Midnight Ramble" series of performances.

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