Installing a bridge on a Fender Jazz Bass body Blank

[Decker]

I'm trying to grab some info on fitting a stock Fender bridge onto a body blank. I can't find much on the net. Thought there might have been a template.

[Ou7shined]

With the neck fitted, measure 34" from the nut and make a mark, this is approximately where the saddles will sit - bearing in mind when you make your mark that once intonated, if you've done it all correctly the G saddle will sit a tad further forward than the D, A then E. Take a fixed point say the 20th fret and measure an equal distance to your mark on either side of the neck (the E side and G side) to make sure that you fit the bridge in perpendicular to the strings. During this stage I find it useful to rig up some fake strings with thread - this will help when placing the bridge and pups too.

[Decker]

Thanks for the info.I will post the results in a couple of weeks or so.

[BOD2]

You might find this thread useful -

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