BassAdder60 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) I’ve got Fender Hi Mass bridges on my PBass basses which I mostly like but …, On one bass the G string has a tiny vibrating tone that appears to be caused by the HiMass bridge This isn’t just normal string tone but something in addition to the string ringing. I think it might be the saddle itself but I’m not sure ? Anyway I’ve ordered the Gotoh 201B-4 to try as it looks like the saddles are better and still in keeping with the HiMass style. Any users of Gotoh and opinions ?? Please don’t suggest option C ie every other kind of alternative as I know they exist as does the basic bent plate style that were removed as the grub screws would always work loose. Im curious if the Gotoh is decent Edited May 11, 2023 by BassAdder60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 When i had a bass handbuilt, i chose all very high end hardware and i went with yhe gotoh high mass bridge. I like it a lot. Easy to change strings, looks good and is a great option. Is this the one youre talking about? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Decent bridges, very sturdy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, lidl e said: When i had a bass handbuilt, i chose all very high end hardware and i went with yhe gotoh high mass bridge. I like it a lot. Easy to change strings, looks good and is a great option. Is this the one youre talking about? Similar but I think that’s the 404BO bridge .. the one I’ve ordered is 201-B that doesn’t have the string loading slots across the back section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said: Similar but I think that’s the 404BO bridge .. the one I’ve ordered is 201-B that doesn’t have the string loading slots across the back section i like this one. really solid and it sits on the bass face really well if that makes sense. feels like it should be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I have basses with both and prefer the Gotoh. The Fender seems to make the bass more resonant but I prefer the design of the Gotoh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I've got a 201B on my Squier Jag and it's started to get a bit of tail lift after being on there for about 10 years. I've not heard anyone else have that issue, so it might just be a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 5 hours ago, BassAdder60 said: I’ve got Fender Hi Mass bridges on my PBass basses which I mostly like but …, On one bass the G string has a tiny vibrating tone that appears to be caused by the HiMass bridge This isn’t just normal string tone but something in addition to the string ringing. I think it might be the saddle itself but I’m not sure ? Anyway I’ve ordered the Gotoh 201B-4 to try as it looks like the saddles are better and still in keeping with the HiMass style. Any users of Gotoh and opinions ?? Please don’t suggest option C ie every other kind of alternative as I know they exist as does the basic bent plate style that were removed as the grub screws would always work loose. Im curious if the Gotoh is decent Does it ring on open note or fretted? If only on the open, it could actually be the nut slot. Also is it the string itself? String break angle if saddle is very low. Are the grub screws even and making good contact with the bottom of the plate. Is the string sitting on the saddle nicely. Push down on the string before the saddle then retune. Just some thoughts. Yes gotah are good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Twincam said: Does it ring on open note or fretted? If only on the open, it could actually be the nut slot. Also is it the string itself? String break angle if saddle is very low. Are the grub screws even and making good contact with the bottom of the plate. Is the string sitting on the saddle nicely. Push down on the string before the saddle then retune. Just some thoughts. Yes gotah are good. It only started doing it when I changed the bridge to a Fender HiMass so I think it’s the bridge saddle or spring vibrating perhaps. More noticeable on fretted notes especially around 12th fret and higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I stick a Gotoh 201B on all my basses… straight swap on a Fender/Squier. Had one on my MIM Mustang and Squier SS Jag for years. No issues, no complaints. Solid as a rock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 The Gotoh bridge is a good design. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I just like Gotoh parts. I’ve fitted 707 tuners to a few of my basses, and a 201 Bridge to my Thunderbird. Lovely well made parts that feel quality and work perfectly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, lidl e said: When i had a bass handbuilt, i chose all very high end hardware and i went with yhe gotoh high mass bridge. I like it a lot. Easy to change strings, looks good and is a great option. Is this the one youre talking about? That's no Gotoh but a Hipshot style B. The Gotoh 201B and the Fender Hi-Mass bridge don't have the top loading feature, you need to feed the strings all the way through. I much prefer the Hipshot! It's a fair bit more expensive than the other two though. I had this bridge on 3 Carvin basses, and there's a custom version with 16.5mm spacing on my Atelier Z Baby Z. Edited May 12, 2023 by LeftyJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, LeftyJ said: That's no Gotoh but a Hipshot style B. The Gotoh 201B and the Fender Hi-Mass bridge don't have the top loading feature, you need to feed the strings all the way through. I much prefer the Hipshot! It's a fair bit more expensive than the other two though. I had this bridge on 3 Carvin basses, and there's a custom version with 16.5mm spacing on my Atelier Z Baby Z. funny you mention that! i was questioning it. I said gotoh because they are gotoh tuners (i believe!!!) it's been many years i had this built. I knew there was gotoh something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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