noelk27 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Planning on converting a four-string G&L L2000 to string through body, and looking for recommendations as to suitable replacement bridges. The main contenders are the Hipshot A Style and the Gotoh 303 or 404. The Leo Quan Badass III is another possibility, but wouldn't be my first choice. Anyone with any experience of these would be appreciate, as would further options to consider. Edited June 5, 2009 by noelk27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 [quote name='noelk27' post='505599' date='Jun 4 2009, 05:07 PM']Planning on converting a four-string G&L L2000 to string through body, and looking for recommendations as to suitable replacement bridges.[/quote] Are you sure you want to do that? IIRC the G&L bridge is a nice one with locking saddles - but quite large. The chances of finding a direct replacement are slim. You might be left with screw holes on the sides. Furthermore, if you perform this then you're going to harm potential resale value if you come to sell it. If you're sure you want to do this, I'd put forward the Hipshot A-style bridge. Adjustable in all directions. As seen here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I've a Fender High Mass Vintage bridge for sale somewhere on here, it'll do the job well if you really want to do it. Not sure you'll really notice the difference though, I never have, and I've really tried to Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='506219' date='Jun 5 2009, 11:26 AM']I've a Fender High Mass Vintage bridge for sale somewhere on here, it'll do the job well if you really want to do it. Not sure you'll really notice the difference though, I never have, and I've really tried to Chris[/quote] Sorry, I lied, I did notice a difference, I broke more strings with string through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='506219' date='Jun 5 2009, 10:26 AM']Not sure you'll really notice the difference though, I never have, and I've really tried to ...[/quote] I know I'm comparing Apples with Oranges, but I'm using two fretless basses which are essentially very similar - a '79 CLF MusicMan Stingray and an '83 G&L L2000. Both have ash bodies, maple necks and ebony touchboards. Of course, the character of the pickups and electronics is different, and I much prefer the L2000 to the Stingray tonally. However, the X-factor, when strung through body the StingRay has a woodier character, which I keep on wondering if I could get out of the L2000. Now, before anyone starts screaming at their PC, as this fool attempts to butcher an '83 L2000, I'm going to experiment on a 90s L2000 first - one that's already been converted from fretted to fretless. I don't know, do you really think this is chasing shadows? Have I convinced myself that I’m hearing something that isn’t there with the StingRay? [quote name='neepheid' post='506194' date='Jun 5 2009, 10:04 AM']Are you sure you want to do that?[/quote] No and Yes. I suppose I just have to find out if there's a difference in tone. Edited June 5, 2009 by noelk27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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