17mm string spacing bridge for a 4 string

[NHM]

Does anyone know where to get a bridge with 17mm string spacing for a four string ? After an hour or so trawling the 'net I've drawn a blank.

Preferably traditional 'Fender' style (if there's a choice) but other options might be workable. The bass has already been customised, so a particular vibe isn't essential. 

Why has 19mm spacing become so common? To me it feels far too wide.

[ezbass]

Neither are particularly vintage, but the Hipshot A comes in a number of widths, whilst the Schaller is adjustable.
 

https://hipshotproducts.com/collections/bass-bridges/products/a-style-bass-bridge

 

https://schaller.info/en/bridges/337/3d-4?c=52

[Woodinblack]

The budget ibanez replacement bridges would be 16.5mm, some might be wider.

 

19mm spacing is what fender use, and as we all know, for a lot of people that is what a bass should be. Not something I enjoy

[TheGreek]

...and their Hi Mass bridge is available for £21 at DV247 ( I paid twice this!! Damn!!)

[PaulThePlug]

https://reverb.com/uk/item/24328380-hi-mass-bass-bridge-17mm-spacing-chrome

£10 + £1.50 p&p...

 

[NHM]

yeah I'd seen the one on Reverb but it's listed as sold out.

The DV247 is 5 string.

Thanks for the Schaller and Hipshot suggestions, I'll get my tape measure out...

[Maude]

Squier Bronco is 17mm at the bridge. It's a two saddle, not four though so intonation can be a compromise. But it does has a Fender look to it. 

 

Edited September 9, 2021 by Maude
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[Doctor J]

Get a Badass (or Omega) and file the string slots wherever you want them. The screw holes will line up with a Fender bridge so no extra holes, at least.

[NHM]

Thanks for all the advice, bassers. I've just bought a Schaller 3D-4: it looks great and is not a look that is immediately associated with a particular instrument (to my knowledge!), it's fully adjustable with a very wide range for string spacing so I should be able to fine-tune it exactly to my needs. German engineering and a reasonable price to boot.

Maude - I've also got a Musicmaster so I've had sleepless nights over the intonation problems - now sorted with Hosco compensated saddles, an expensive solution but it has sorted out this bass without compromising the look. And I didn't want such a distinctive look for the bass I'm working on at the moment.

DocJ, I don't mind putting in extra holes as it means I can set the bridge a little further back now and the Schaller will cover the outgoing bridges' holes.

best wishes to all

[NHM]

if you're interested I've just posted a review of the Schaller in the 'Reviews: Hardware and Accessories: section.

[Stub Mandrel]

FWIW the Fender Performer has 17mm string spacing.

 

May explain why the happy slappers it was aimed at didn't take to it.