Which Bridge for My '51 P Bass Reissue?

[jasper383]

I actually find that I own each of these bridges, and am not real happy with the stock one. although it is "correct". All 4 fit without modification.

Which one would you put on?

[main_sale]

I like the Wilkinson adjustable saddles. They keep the vintage vibe with improved tone and intonation.

[Scott in Dallas]

I agree. Keeps the look and the vibe, too.

[FunkyFlashFive]

what about a carrot bridge?!

[jasper383]

Originally Posted by FunkyFlashFive

what about a carrot bridge?!

I forgot!

[chadds]

I'm all about the carrot tone! However I'm going to try a Wilkinson. Now back to carrots. They truly are the best and I may soon play one instead of a bass. The tone is just there. You know crunchy yet smooth, no more stalk tone like those corn users

[emesen]

I got one of the basses yesterday and plan on putting a badass III - I hear it does change the tone and would mar the vintage look - I have one on my jazz and it made such an improvement (in my mind) so I am still considering it for this bass - if you decide on this one, would love to hear your impression.

[BurningSkies]

Those justified bridges are just the thing for 50's P's and Telecasters. They get your intonation reasonably close, and also keep your tone right. I had a 50's Tele and switched out the brass 3 barrel bridge for an american standard, and while it took care of the intonation, it lost all the mojo in the sound. Only once it got the ol' barrel bridge back on did it feel and sound right.

[BellBottomBlues]

Well if you have all three, try'em out and see what you like best!

Don't forget to get a bridge cover to cover it up anyways.

[GlennW]

Tele people are the most...eccentric musicians I know of.

I'd go with the Wilkinson.