stewblack Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 So I bought a bass that won't intonate. Only on one string but it's maxed out and needs to go further. Had this on another bass and I just moved the bridge back a bit; problem solved. This bridge is fixed into drilled holes. It ain't moving. Is there owt I can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Have you tried different strings stew, I had this once and it was ok with another set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 54 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Have you tried different strings stew, I had this once and it was ok with another set Cool. I'll try that next - thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Nope, new strings didn't work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 How close are the pickups to the strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 6 minutes ago, Doctor J said: How close are the pickups to the strings? about 5mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 OK folks, getting the ruler out to measure string height, I used it to check what my unreliable eyesight was telling me. The bridge has been bodged on and it isn't square. Not much but the couple of mm I need. Nothing short of major surgery can fix this one I'm afraid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) On 21/01/2024 at 17:08, stewblack said: OK folks, getting the ruler out to measure string height, I used it to check what my unreliable eyesight was telling me. The bridge has been bodged on and it isn't square. Not much but the couple of mm I need. Nothing short of major surgery can fix this one I'm afraid. I might be far from the optimal solution from a strictly aesthetical point of view, but if possible it would certainly fix it from a functional/practical point of view: Wouldn't it be possible to remove the current bridge and install an entirely different more regular one, or even mono rail bridge piece, and that way fix the problem? Edited January 22 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 13 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said: I might be far from the optimal solution from a strictly aesthetical point of view, but if possible it would certainly fix it from a functional/practical point of view: Wouldn't it be possible to remove the current bridge and install an entirely different more regular one, or even mono rail bridge piece, and that way fix the problem? If I could find a bridge that suited the bass and covered all the holes drilled out to sink the existing bridge into the body, then yes, absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 21/01/2024 at 16:08, stewblack said: Nothing short of major surgery can fix this one I'm afraid. Any chance the neck has a 21st fret overhang ? Sticking a block arse end of the pocket would shift the nut further from the bridge. Course you'd need to plug and re-drill the neck screws but the bridge can remain in place and the overhang will hide the eyesore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 When you say ,This bridge is fixed into drilled holes. It ain't moving, do you mean it’s recessed or something or the screws are just really tight, do you have a pic stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Thanks guys, I'm actually going with @kodiakblair 's idea and moving the neck farther away. The neck has to be put on again anyway because it's not straight. This is turning into a bit of a lesson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, stewblack said: I'm actually going with @kodiakblair 's idea and moving the neck farther away. I went the opposite way last time Stew. Felt the bridge on was too close to the pickup on this build. 30" scale length 24 frets. For my take on the Mosrite, I still used a 30" scale 24 fret neck but chopped it down to 20 frets. Forced me to move the bridge to a better position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 22/01/2024 at 23:22, kodiakblair said: I went the opposite way last time Stew. Felt the bridge on was too close to the pickup on this build. 30" scale length 24 frets. For my take on the Mosrite, I still used a 30" scale 24 fret neck but chopped it down to 20 frets. Forced me to move the bridge to a better position. Out of interest, where did you find a 30" scale 24 fret neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 26 minutes ago, MoonBassAlpha said: Out of interest, where did you find a 30" scale 24 fret neck? Both basses used guitar bodies so I went with baritone paddle necks. All maple one from Yinfente, rosewood board from Seimonic/Guitar-Shopping. Cost about £60 - £65. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 @kodiakblair thanks matey, that looks just the ticket! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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