I have this project where I am building a bass, and I need an idea for what I should get for a bridge. It's the last bit I need to buy for the bass. Should I get a full Temelo system, or just a hunk of metal that holds one end of the strings? I play mostly metal/punk, and do a lot of solos, if that helps.


Rock on
Eric

I sugest a HUGE hunk of metal to hold one end of the string. I also prefer string-through. but that is up to you. The more mass, the more stability. I hate those old cheep fender L-plates that come on older p's and J's. http://www.warmoth.com has an awesome bridge for under $40 it is huge, and has all the adjustments! Nothing like a big shiney hunk of chrome by your right hand!!

Those cheap Lplate bridges STILL come on Fender basses. Check out the MIM jazz.
A Badass II bridge should do the trick. It's a pretty solid, dependable bridge.

hey eric, try an abm bridge, at allparts.com . all my conklins use them - very massive, great tone.

Cool, thanks guys. I will go see how much they want, and get back to you on what I got.


Rock on
Eric

what is the advantage of having a 'larger' bridge?

bridges as well as woods, more mass=brighter tone. This does not sacrifice bass either, for the most part. Ebony has brighter tone than say...rosewood. A massive bridge is more stable, and brighter than a cheep L-plate. I think this is a favorable tone...there is always the EQ to take out some treble if need be.

hey thats new to me thanks

Well, Top028, you shall be happy. I went and ordered the 4-string gold version of their bridge. The money will go into the mail tomorrow.

Rock on
Eric

that is cool man...kick ass bridge...you can use string through or stop the strings with the bridge. have fun w/ it...Allparts.com had some rocking hardware but thier prices were out of line...by $30 on some parts.

<center> This is da bridge IMO - ETS Tuning Fork Bass Bridge System...


http://www.art-of-sound.de/shop2000/images/artikel/ETSTF4C.jpg

Unfortunately I don't know if they have a website or are available in the U.S.</center>



[Edited by JMX on 09-16-2000 at 05:40 PM]

I just got a Squire p bass special and am wondering if a badass V will fit it ?

I just got a Squire p bass special and am wondering if a badass V will fit it ?

The Badass V is for five-strings, dude. You're going to want the Badass II, I think; depends on how many screws your current bridge has. If it's bolted on with 5 screws, you want the Badass II. If it's 3 screws, you want the original Badass I.

The Badass V is for five-strings, dude. You're going to want the Badass II, I think; depends on how many screws your current bridge has. If it's bolted on with 5 screws, you want the Badass II. If it's 3 screws, you want the original Badass I.
I forgot to say that it is 5 string!

<center> This is da bridge IMO - ETS Tuning Fork Bass Bridge System...


http://www.art-of-sound.de/shop2000/images/artikel/ETSTF4C.jpg

Unfortunately I don't know if they have a website or are available in the U.S.</center>



[Edited by JMX on 09-16-2000 at 05:40 PM]

http://www.ets-hardware.com/

ABM does not exist any more but there is quite a lot out there in terms of bridges (not news to anyone ,I know:smug:)

what is the advantage of having a 'larger' bridge?

none.
It is just a different thing in terms of tone.
I personally like lighter bridges.

my favorite bridge right now

Hipshot Vintage bent plate, can't beat the top loading, and ball hiding lip :)

Those cheap Lplate bridges STILL come on Fender basses. Check out the MIM jazz.
A Badass II bridge should do the trick. It's a pretty solid, dependable bridge.I swapped the Fender L-plate out of my MIM P-bass for the BA2 and love it.

Heavier bridges arent more stable! The fact of a saddle slipping or wobbling has nothing to do with the weight of the bridge, but how its built! For example, the usual fender plate bridge becomes quite stable in the moment they have grooves beneath the saddles.

Heavier bridges arent more stable! The fact of a saddle slipping or wobbling has nothing to do with the weight of the bridge, but how its built! For example, the usual fender plate bridge becomes quite stable in the moment they have grooves beneath the saddles.

+1

I personally like the Schaller 2000
http://www.mayones.com/eng/zdjecie/katalog/d_detale_elegance-4_maple-nat-g-basslines_1.jpg

It seems to be on the same league of the Hipshot A (super adjustable) and use the same bolts of the standard fender.