Bridge/string spacing question

dieselbass22 · #1 06-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Will a gotoh bridge give you the proper string spacing for nordstrand big singles in the '60s pup position? I noticed a loty of people on here use hipshot bridges with their nordstrands and I didn't know if there was a reason for it.

maurilio · #2 06-02-2009, 09:47 PM

which gotoh? string spacing? 18mm (.708), 19mm (.750)? 4, 5, 6 strings?
You can order Nordstrand either 18 or 19mm....

More info...

dieselbass22 · #3 06-02-2009, 11:32 PM

I have a gotoh 201 and I'm thinking of picking up a MIM J body off the 'bay. I'm not sure how many mm's the string spacing is on it.

maurilio · #4 06-03-2009, 12:30 AM

201 is 19mm. The "standard" string spacing for a 4 strings is 20mm (fender). Nordstrand (like most of the other brands) are "direct" replacement for this standard spacing.
Still, the difference is so small that even with a 19mm spacing (I have installed this set up also in a 18mm s.s. bass without any problem) the magnetic field of the pole pieces perfectly covers the movement of the strings:

so long story short, You gonna be fine with the 201 coupled with Nordstrand pups.

Hope it make sense

dieselbass22 · #5 06-03-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks dude!

adhus · #6 06-07-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maurilio

201 is 19mm. The "standard" string spacing for a 4 strings is 20mm (fender). Nordstrand (like most of the other brands) are "direct" replacement for this standard spacing.
Still, the difference is so small that even with a 19mm spacing (I have installed this set up also in a 18mm s.s. bass without any problem) the magnetic field of the pole pieces perfectly covers the movement of the strings:

Maurillo,
How bout Spector basses string spacing? Is it the same with the rest of other basses? I know it's .75 but what's .75 equal to? 19mm or 20mm or what?
I currently playing Fender Am Dlx Jbass, and now i want something with a different character with a diffrnt string spacing or tonal maybe.. So Spector came accross..

adhus · #7 06-07-2009, 06:28 AM

Sorry, it's Maurilio..and thanks!!

Turnaround · #8 06-07-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maurilio

Still, the difference is so small that even with a 19mm spacing (I have installed this set up also in a 18mm s.s. bass without any problem)

Worth noting, though, that a number of players have obsessed about the strings not lining up over the pole pieces on their bass. A 1 millimeter difference may not seem like a lot, but that's 3 millimeters over the course of 4 strings. Before you decide what bridge is for you, consider if you find it acceptable for a string to be 3mm off the centre of the pole pieces. Look at a ruler before you choose.

maurilio · #9 06-07-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by adhus

Maurillo,
How bout Spector basses string spacing? Is it the same with the rest of other basses? I know it's .75 but what's .75 equal to? 19mm or 20mm or what?
I currently playing Fender Am Dlx Jbass, and now i want something with a different character with a diffrnt string spacing or tonal maybe.. So Spector came accross..

Are you sure it's .750? the few spector e I saw were narrower (18 or 17,5 mm), but I'm not sure.
0.750 = 19mm
0.708 = 18mm

maurilio · #10 06-07-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turnaround

Worth noting, though, that a number of players have obsessed about the strings not lining up over the pole pieces on their bass. A 1 millimeter difference may not seem like a lot, but that's 3 millimeters over the course of 4 strings. Before you decide what bridge is for you, consider if you find it acceptable for a string to be 3mm off the centre of the pole pieces. Look at a ruler before you choose.

WRONG! the A and D string are 0,5mm off and the E and G are 1,5mm off center (with a string spacing of 19mm over a pup with 20mm spacing between pole pieces).

M

look at this VJ4:

adhus · #11 06-08-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by maurilio

Are you sure it's .750? the few spector e I saw were narrower (18 or 17,5 mm), but I'm not sure.
0.750 = 19mm
0.708 = 18mm

Yup, it's .75" written on the website. So, .75 = 19mm correct?

adhus · #12 06-08-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maurilio

Are you sure it's .750? the few spector e I saw were narrower (18 or 17,5 mm), but I'm not sure.
0.750 = 19mm
0.708 = 18mm

oooh..BTW, do you have any idea what the hole size for Am Dlx Jbass hipshot tuners by any chance? I've been posting this question but nobody reply. I'm thinking to change the hardwares into black.

maurilio · #13 06-08-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by adhus

oooh..BTW, do you have any idea what the hole size for Am Dlx Jbass hipshot tuners by any chance? I've been posting this question but nobody reply. I'm thinking to change the hardwares into black.

I have no idea, sorry. measure your oem tuners and then check on hipshot site.

M