NHM Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 ...and their Hi Mass bridge is available for £21 at DV247 ( I paid twice this!! Damn!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 https://reverb.com/uk/item/24328380-hi-mass-bass-bridge-17mm-spacing-chrome £10 + £1.50 p&p... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) 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 Spellcheck squire 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 if you're interested I've just posted a review of the Schaller in the 'Reviews: Hardware and Accessories: section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 FWIW the Fender Performer has 17mm string spacing. May explain why the happy slappers it was aimed at didn't take to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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