Fender BBOT replacement bridge

[Clarky72]

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??

[discreet]

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]

[TRBboy]

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.

[Mr. Foxen]

[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.

[discreet]

OP doesn't want brass saddles!

[TRBboy]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335140605' post='1626355']
OP doesn't want brass saddles!
[/quote]

Apologies, I was half asleep!

[cocco]

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

[Twigman]

[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

[Twigman]

[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

[neepheid]

[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

[chris_b]

Why don't you Google "fender replacement bridge" and take it from there.

[Clarky72]

[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!

[Clarky72]

[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...