Different types of bridges......

Marson 101 · #1 12-22-2006, 01:27 PM

Ok I'm looking to put a new bridge on my ibanez Ebodyne EBD400 TFK ...I'n lookin to put a Kahler tremolo system but what im wondering is..... what's the difference between the forward saddle series and the rear saddle series? What are the pros and cons and as well it says top routing is required.... what is that? lol thanks alot in advance

tplyons · #2 12-22-2006, 02:02 PM

Top routing required means that the top of your bass must be routed to accomodate the moving parts of the tremolo. It's a decent sized hole.

The difference between the forward type rollers on the 2400 and the rear rollers on the 2410 series is just that, where the rollers are. The 2410 with the rear rollers were designed for instruments like the P-bass without much room behind the bridge to route into. The 2410 is much more popular on basses from what I can tell.

Marson 101 · #3 12-22-2006, 03:22 PM

so what i need to bore a hole in the bass for top routing?

m.oreilly · #4 12-22-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Marson 101

so what i need to bore a hole in the bass for top routing?

yep. a bit of a cavity for that...

m.oreilly · #5 12-22-2006, 03:43 PM

http://www.kahlerparts.com/Other_Pages/downloads.htm
download the pdf for the model you are thinking about.

Marson 101 · #6 12-22-2006, 04:37 PM

thanks for that ... now if your accident proned and realy not mechanically incline can you get guitar shops to do the installation for u?

tplyons · #7 12-22-2006, 04:43 PM

Yep. Most guitar shops should be able to install a Kahler tremolo. Granted, you do know the bridge alone costs about as much as your bass, correct?

Marson 101 · #8 12-22-2006, 08:14 PM

well two things one i know how the bridge costs yes ..... doesnt cost as much as my thank u lol ... just had to mention that but ya its just cause im not toooo machanically inclined so if its easier to instal sure ill do it myself but if there is a chance of ruining the body or something other aspect of this bass id rather not take the chance

rancidrancid · #9 12-22-2006, 10:04 PM

Well of course there's the chance of ruining your bass body, you have to route out that hole.

I'd have a shop do it for you, then later in life get a cheapy and do it, make a frakenbass.

tplyons · #10 12-22-2006, 11:10 PM

The installation of a tremolo on a bass is one of those times where "if you have to ask how, take it to a pro" ... unless you're handy with a router and have plenty of experience with it.

No offense was intended by the "costing as much as your bass comment" ... I've come across many people who expect a Kahler to be $100 after installation like a hardtail bridge would be. Few people realize they're nearly $400 without labor.

Marson 101 · #11 12-23-2006, 01:20 AM

good advice i will take it to a pro and no worries man im not offended people think that you know ..... if doin the asking instead of the answering i must not know anything and have some cheap starter bass because i started and am putting a whammy on it because i see guitarist so i dont care about the comments lol but ya it is a pretty penny so i think ill bring it to a shop to do it