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Originally Posted by Getaway Driver  You won't be finding a replacement bridge, particularly if you want to keep it string-through. You'd need a bridge with the same string spacing. You could try filling the holes and re-drill the body for a new bridge. That bridge also mounts with 4 screws. Not very common. Most aftermarket replacement bridges are made for the 2 and 3 screw fender style bridges. Besides, that bridge looks pretty heavy all by itself, I doubt you'd find anything heavier. If you're looking to fix neckdive, try some lightweight tuners or duct tape a heavy chunk of metal to the back of the body. |
+1 - I would doubt if you'll find a heavier bridge than that one.
This issue comes up quite often on here and I always offer the following solutions that don't require messing with your instrument that you could try first:
1. Get a wide strap - at least 3 inches wide and preferably leather. This will get more "traction" on your shoulder and help to keep the bass where it was when you let go of it :-).
2. Try routing the strap from the bottom button across the front of the Bass, rather than behind it as normal. This will bind it tighter to your body and, as point 1., help to hold the bass in place.
3. Try a long strap and tie it to the headstock with a bootlace like you would an acoustic guitar. 1960s Fenders had a strap button on the back of the headstock to do just this.
