Bass Bridges

[PatrickJ]

Looking to finalise spec for my custom build.  Got most of it figured out except the bridge, any favourites / recommendations from you guys?

[ped]

Schaller 3D is probably my fave for an off the shelf job. 

[ped]

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/announcing-the-ray-ross™-saddle-less-bass-bridge.1384830/

This looks cool though!

[fleabag]

I'd say the Schaller too.  Adjustable string spacing is a real bonus

[TheGreek]

I like these...

[itu]

Think about the possibility to change strings quickly, I think this is called a top load type:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_hw50b_bass_3d_steg.htm

If you need special spacing, consider this and multiply it by the amount of strings (top load, too):

https://www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_hw60b_bass_einzelreiter.htm

This needs some extra space lengthwise, because of two parts:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_bridge_30116_4_g.htm

All corners should be rounded, so the saddle screws of this bridge will annoy you sooner or later (as well as the lousy string width adjustment), but this is the model cheapo:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_vintage_bass_bridge.htm

All adjustment screws like a little bit of nail lacquer (colour is optional), so that they stay in place better. If you want mass, put some steel or concrete to your bass body (just for that too heavy feel, it has negligible effect on your sound). The most important thing with the bridge is that it is attached well. So tighten the screws after a month or so.

[Romeo2]

G&L Saddle lock bridge

 

[BigRedX]

On 18/02/2019 at 21:37, itu said:

Think about the possibility to change strings quickly, I think this is called a top load type:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_hw50b_bass_3d_steg.htm

I've always found that these top load bridges make it harder to restring especially if you are in a hurry as the string will pop out of the slot before you've got it up to tension.

On 18/02/2019 at 21:37, itu said:

If you need special spacing, consider this and multiply it by the amount of strings (top load, too):

https://www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_hw60b_bass_einzelreiter.htm

No dimensions given on the Thomann page, and although the description says any string spacing, you will be limited by the width of the bridge for the closest string spacing available.

[mybass]

Latest on the Ray Ross Bridges with price:

https://rayrossbridge.com/products/ray-ross-saddle-less-bass-bridge?variant=16065324253274

 

[Dan Dare]

Another vote for Babicz on a Fender style instrument. Have one on my Jazz. Gotoh are decent and well priced.