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  1. [quote name='Treb' timestamp='1483784587' post='3210041'] I've always found the choice in strings for short scale basses is very limited. [/quote] You need to be careful when ordering short scale strings many 30" scale basses need 32" (medium scale) strings, my Epiphone Violin bass (30.5" scale) needs 32" strings. The problem is the "trapeze" type string retainer is spaced back from the bridge resulting in the loss of 1~1.5" of string. Rotosound or D'Addairo make suitable 32" strings.
  2. I have 34" and 30" basses but my preference is for three 32" basses I have admittedly they are somewhat aged now being made in the early 80's but the build quality is great as is the play-ability. Its well worth checking out the 32" basses see note you will find them listed as 820mm here http://www.matsumoku.org/models/ariaproii/bass.html I've bought three in the last 6 months Aria Pro II Cardinal 300, Cardinal 450 and a Hondo Professional II all good instruments.
  3. [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1483724293' post='3209632'] Yes, it's a Matsumoku bass (good thing, most Hondos were Korean & not great quality) and yes, the bridge is bending as a result of 35-odd years of string tension - many Mat basses from this era have 3-point units made from cheese. They're not radiused, just rubbish, I'm afraid. I have a Matsumoku-built Westbury Track 2 which had a very bendy bridge when I got it: Did a bit of research and this is a very common problem which turns up on lots of late 70s/early 80s Mats with these bridges. I found a period-correct baseplate for mine, otherwise the simplest solution is to replace it with an Epiphone or compatible unit, which will fit, or to upgrade with a fully adjustable Hipshot or Babicz replacement. [/quote] Pity, I rather liked the idea it was "radius'd" as Paul mentioned theres no way to adjust the string height separately, why oh why did Matsumoku use these bridges when on my Aria Pro II CSB 300 and 450 they have far more sensible bridges. Just Hondo's choice I guess.
  4. [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1483722746' post='3209607'] I've got one and the bridge is 'bowed' as you say, I always assumed is was to follow the radius of the neck, you can get new bridges for them, just search for Gibson 3 point bridge, can't say I'm a fan of them because you can't adjust string height individually [/quote] Thank you for that, I agree these bridges leave a lot to be desired and I guess thats why they have that radius. I have both the Epiphone EB0 and EB3 and their bridges are "flat" not bowed that is why I asked the question, well I'll replace the saddles on this bridge and enjoy it. I believe the Professional series were made by Matsumoku so I got a great deal.
  5. Hi guys anyone have a Hondo II Professional ? Just picked one up (MIJ) and the three point bridge has a distinct bow. Now its hard to believe that the strings have done this as it almost matches the fretboard radius and the bridge is one big chunk of metal BUT the only three point bridges I've ever seen have been flat. Anyone verify if they were supplied "bowed"
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