Advise on Sleek bridge

KC Seattle · #1 01-23-2010, 11:52 AM

I'm building my own bass. This is my first thread so if I do something wrong, please be kind.

I'm designing a bass that is smaller in body size and want to have a very sleek look. I know you guys like big hardware, but this is for a woman so keep that in mind.

I've done a lot of searching, but can't seem to find the look I want. I want a string-through with a very small but good quality bridge or saddle. A single saddle is ok too.

Any advise is great appreciated.

Thanks
KC

Tusec · #2 01-23-2010, 12:54 PM

If you want ultimate minimalism, you could consider hardware that isn't really designed to be a bridge saddle per se, just something that will screw into the top and serve as a saddle.

http://gregbackguitars.com/Gallery/G...ambered_b.html

Hipshot makes some smooth looking bridge hardware though I'm not sure if it's the string through body type (plus you've probably already looked at Hipshot).

http://store.hipshotproducts.com/car...oduct_list&c=3

For non-massive but functional there's the early Precision bridge, which to me is cool in its simplicity:

Or maybe you could find a funky old short-scale bass at a pawnshop and swipe its bridge. I'll bet there are some old Teiscos or Kays out there that have a simple single blade type saddle.

Tusec · #3 01-23-2010, 01:04 PM

Danelectro has some interesting looking hardware for basses, kind of offbeat:

http://www.danguitars.com/Parts.html

If you scroll down they have simple rosewood blade type bridge.

Nurb · #4 01-23-2010, 02:32 PM

I think that monorail bridges look very sleek.

GeoffByrne · #5 01-23-2010, 03:39 PM

Schaller 3D bridge - very low-level & sleek.

seamus bass · #6 01-23-2010, 07:43 PM

go string through body, then go carl thompson style

KC Seattle · #7 01-31-2010, 08:40 PM

Wow! Thanks guys. I really like Greg Back's style. I have monorails on my Sukop and I like them. I just wanted something even sleeker. Backs is awesome. I'm probably going to have some built to suit now that I've seen something in line with what I want. I'll keep you posted if I come up with anything that looks good.

KC

ColinGWood · #8 01-31-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurb

I think that monorail bridges look very sleek.

geezuz hank hill christ thats the nicest ibanez ive ever seen, I had no idea they used monorail bridges. My friend had a Yammy guitar with the same type of bridge back in the day, realllllly nice stuff.