steviedee Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Just wondered if anyone had tried the Hosco vintage Fender style bass bridges. I’m considering the Hosco, the more expensive Allparts and the even more expensive Fender. They all look very similar. Quote
Beedster Posted March 21 Posted March 21 1 hour ago, steviedee said: Just wondered if anyone had tried the Hosco vintage Fender style bass bridges. I’m considering the Hosco, the more expensive Allparts and the even more expensive Fender. They all look very similar. 9 minutes ago, Hellzero said: And they are... Indeed. Don't be drawn into the 'more expensive means better game', while there might be some legitimate justification for the difference in price (materials used, place of manufacture), they're all much of a muchness once they're on your bass. 1 Quote
nick Posted March 21 Posted March 21 (edited) I've got Hosco vintage style BBOT's on both my old Tokais, and in process of putting another on my Greco P-Bass. I prefer the spiral-saddles on Fender style basses. They're well made, decent quality for the price & fitted OK without need to drill new holes. I understand Hosco is an export brand for Gotoh.. Edited March 21 by nick format tidying 1 Quote
Rodders Posted Thursday at 16:45 Posted Thursday at 16:45 I put one on a parts bass I got to replace a fender high mass unit, no problem at all, no issues with quality, like @nick I prefer the threaded saddles and it also reduced the weight of the bass a fair bit which was nice! 1 Quote
steviedee Posted Thursday at 16:58 Author Posted Thursday at 16:58 (edited) Turns out the high mass bridge I has had left an indentation in the finish so I have to stick with it. 😔 Edited Thursday at 16:58 by steviedee Quote
LeftyJ Posted 23 hours ago Posted 23 hours ago On 21/03/2025 at 12:52, nick said: I understand Hosco is an export brand for Gotoh. Ha, I wasn't aware. I only know Hosco from their luthery and guitar maintenance tools. I have some Hosco-branded polish pads and a vintage truss rod adjuster (for the old Fender-style neck heel adjuster type with a crosshead). All excellent stuff. Never knew they also sold guitar hardware under that brand name. Quote
pst62 Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago 17 hours ago, steviedee said: Turns out the high mass bridge I has had left an indentation in the finish so I have to stick with it. 😔 Shame that, I have a spare you could have had for £18. I've also got one on my Fender Player Precision, can't fault it. 1 Quote
NHM Posted 18 hours ago Posted 18 hours ago I've fitted a Hosco bridge on my Musicmaster, the version with two compensated saddles that lock off at the correct angle so each takes two strings. A really good piece of kit. If you need a photo let me know. Quote
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