Clarky72 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I need a replacement Fender bridge, ideally I'd like Fender to supply me with one but I'm finding that near impossible. I need a 5 hole black bridge. I've looked at Gotoh 203, but the baseplate is too thick this giving me high action, the 201 has 2 extra holes needed to be drilled, Schaller don't make a black one, Wilkinson do a black one but the saddles are shiny brass.. I'm having no luck so far, I need the one from the Duff signature model but it seems impossible to get hold of! Any ideas or thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 What about this one? [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/Vintage-Style-Bass-Bridge-fits-Fender-Basses-Black_p_832.html"]http://www.guitarfetish.com/Vintage-Style-Bass-Bridge-fits-Fender-Basses-Black_p_832.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I've got one of these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilkinson-4-String-Bass-Bridge-Brass-Saddles-B56-/130571241166?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item641fc57e22 Solid brass saddles and cheap but quality! I had the same trouble with a Gotoh, but this Wilkinson one has been perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1335136463' post='1626326'] I've looked at Gotoh 203, but the baseplate is too thick this giving me high action [/quote] Authentic Fender bit of fag packet will sort that. Strip of sandpaper is also the later version, as it grips better. I favour train tickets as they are about the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 OP doesn't want brass saddles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335140605' post='1626355'] OP doesn't want brass saddles! [/quote] Apologies, I was half asleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hipshot do one, its not a direct replacement but it's pretty much the same just it's top loading so re stringing is a little faster. Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1335136463' post='1626326'] the 201 has 2 extra holes needed to be drilled, [/quote] ??? no it doesn't It's a std fit direct replacement for the Fender BBOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/bridges-parts-tailpieces/bridges/bass-bridges/bass-bridges-4-string-singles/bass-bridge-for-fender-2-14-inch-57mm-string-spacing-2-p-1666.html"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/bridges-parts-tailpieces/bridges/bass-bridges/bass-bridges-4-string-singles/bass-bridge-for-fender-2-14-inch-57mm-string-spacing-2-p-1666.html[/url] Fender BBOT style and it comes in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1335173402' post='1626529'] ??? no it doesn't It's a std fit direct replacement for the Fender BBOT [/quote] The OP has confused the 201 with the 203. The 201 is the high mass, chunkier one with 5 mounting holes a la BBOT, the 203 is less substantial with the two extra mounting holes at the leading edge of the base plate. I knew what was meant though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Why don't you Google "fender replacement bridge" and take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1335173581' post='1626534'] [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/bridges-parts-tailpieces/bridges/bass-bridges/bass-bridges-4-string-singles/bass-bridge-for-fender-2-14-inch-57mm-string-spacing-2-p-1666.html"]http://www.allparts....g-2-p-1666.html[/url] Fender BBOT style and it comes in black [/quote] That's perfect, thanks! Not sure how I missed that one, I did look on Allparts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1335179508' post='1626683'] Why don't you Google "fender replacement bridge" and take it from there. [/quote] Fear not, I did that for quite a while and the only ones I could find that were aftermarket non-branded replicas were in the US... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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