Bridges for BEAD?

[Sean]

Do we know what aftermarket 4 string bridges can take a 130 string?

I've tried Gotoh and Schaller but they're too small.

Does anyone have any experience with Babicz or Hipshot 4 string bridges taking the 130?

 

I've asked Bass Direct but haven't been able to get an answer yet.

 

Thanks

[paul_5]

BBOT and a 3.5mm drill?

Edited September 20, 2023 by paul_5

[jrixn1]

I've enlarged a bridge hole with a file.

[Fionn]

A Hipshot Kickass 4 will take them.

 

I just had a 4-string bass set up correctly in B-E-A-D with one.

 

With the Kickass there are two sets of intonation screws, one set short, one set long. If you use the bridge B-E-A-D tuning, use the short screws and you’re fine. The tracks on the bridge are long enough to accommodate both tunings.

[Fionn]

Here’s a photo of it with a 130. There were also two sets of brass saddles with mine, wide and narrow. Well designed to accommodate the suspension bridge cable string set  …

 

 

 

Edited September 20, 2023 by Fionn