discreet Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1377192355' post='2184653'] No, it's not a straight replacement on a Fender. The 3D bridge has 3 screw positions which [u]don't[/u] line up with those on a Fender bass. You would need to drill. [/quote] Thanks very much for that... not sure whether I want to commit to making new holes! Great-looking bridge, though. Edited August 22, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hello! Which of the himass bridges fits to Fender jazz bass without drilling the new holes? Which one of them is the best (I mean both material quality and improvement). And what do you think about Schaller 3d for Fender jazz bass Mim, even it demands new holes? Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 The Gotoh 201 is a superb bridge, regardless of its great price. Much more user friendly than the BadAss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I've had all three on the same bass and ended up with the Schaller 3D. The Badass was a bit of a lump - and cutting your own slots is a bit primitive.. The Gotoh was nice and simple, and I'd happily use it again, but the Schaller was the most sophisticated from an engineering point of view. I currently have an Ibanez with a cast Ibanez bridge and don't feel the need to upgrade it. Edited February 26, 2018 by stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanx a lot for advice! I think seriosly about Schaller, it looks powerfull, with good characteristics and not too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Actally, I didnt think about Gotoh, mainly because the price, but thank you very match for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 The only downside to the Schaller that I can think of is that you have to thread your strings through a hole in the bridge, although the Gotoh and Badass are the same in this respect. The Hipshot and ABM (and the stock Ibanez bridge) clip the strings in from the side (if you get my drift) which is a superior arrangement, I think, especially if you change strings a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 By the way, there is an Ibanez bridge for sale in the Accessories section on here for just £8. Assuming you can fit it to other basses (you'll need to do your research), that's a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 12 hours ago, stevie said: The only downside to the Schaller that I can think of is that you have to thread your strings through a hole in the bridge, although the Gotoh and Badass are the same in this respect. The Hipshot and ABM (and the stock Ibanez bridge) clip the strings in from the side (if you get my drift) which is a superior arrangement, I think, especially if you change strings a lot. Until you need to change a string in a hurry at gig, when you'll find that it keeps popping out of the slot all the time before you can get it up to enough tension to stay in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 True. I've never broken a string at a gig, but I can see it could be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Ahem... Hipshot KickAss. I know it's not one of the three in the OP, but having fitted one to my Jazz I recommend it. High mass, lateral adjustment, straight swap on a Fender (four string), easy availability, great price and looks good! Edited March 2, 2018 by discreet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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