Do I need a new bridge?

Kickin'Fruit · #1 08-10-2006, 05:42 PM

I think I need a new bridge. A replacement for my stock Fender Jazz MIM one. I'm thinking about a Gotoh because it's cheap and easy drop in. Tell me if I'm right in thinking I need a new one:

-Current bridge buzzes on the G saddle
-Saddles spread apart
-E screw is stripped
-All strings vibrate when only one is plucked (requires constant muting when playing and tuning)

That last one especially annoys me, but if that supposed to be like that I guess I have to live with it.

JcHc · #2 08-10-2006, 06:48 PM

well, I only have experience with my Bad ass II bridge. It really made my bass better. better sound, punchy and sustainis better. it is also a solid mass , so the will be no buzzing

Nick Ioannucci · #3 08-10-2006, 07:44 PM

another one for a bad ass II. all of the above, much more clarity. a little more than the gotoh, but very very nice i think, well worth it. i put mine on an mim jazz.

Kickin'Fruit · #4 08-10-2006, 10:38 PM

Guess I'll just do that and slot it. I don't have the Gotoh yet I was saying that's what I would replace it with.

Nick Ioannucci · #5 08-11-2006, 10:18 AM

just one thing though, ive heard the newer version has the pre slotted saddles, but ive never seen them anywhere, so you will have to pay a tech to file the slots, or do them your self. i got mine from a fellow TB'er and his was on a Geddy so fender already filed the slots for me. but its definitely a worth-while upgrade as far as im concerned

Kennyboy Skaggs · #6 08-12-2006, 11:38 PM

Go with the Badass II. You will get sustain forever. You will think that you have replaced your bass.

Kickin'Fruit · #7 08-17-2006, 07:21 AM

What about a Hipshot Vintage? I like the look but I am concerned about the quickload slots... Won't my strings slide around back there? Seems like there isn't anything to keep them in place except the saddle.

What's everyone else's opinion of the Hipshot Vintage? (okay who broke the search function?)

tplyons · #8 08-17-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kickin'Fruit

What about a Hipshot Vintage? I like the look but I am concerned about the quickload slots... Won't my strings slide around back there? Seems like there isn't anything to keep them in place except the saddle.

What's everyone else's opinion of the Hipshot Vintage? (okay who broke the search function?)

The 30+ lb. tension of the strings keeps them in place. Believe it or not it's more than enough to hold it in. No problems there.

Hipshot makes great products, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one...

On the other hand, Gotoh makes great bridges as well. The Badass II is a bit more than you might need, and IMO is just as much hype as it is actual advancement. A bit of placebo effect, and yes, I'm a user.

parkerd · #9 08-19-2006, 07:56 PM

Not trying to hijack here, but when plucking one string causes others to vibrate, is that because of the bridge?

My bass has a Fender-style bridge, and I've noticed that plucking one note/string will cause other strings to vibrate, more so if the other strings are related to the note being played (like if the note is one octave lower/higher than another string).

Kickin'Fruit · #10 08-19-2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parkerd

Not trying to hijack here, but when plucking one string causes others to vibrate, is that because of the bridge?

My bass has a Fender-style bridge, and I've noticed that plucking one note/string will cause other strings to vibrate, more so if the other strings are related to the note being played (like if the note is one octave lower/higher than another string).

Not hijacking at all, I want to know the answer as well. I really do think it's because of the bridge. I went ahead and ordred the Hipshot Vintage. I'll see if it improves any. I'm a little concerned about the hipshot not having the middle saddle grooves for the screws to slide in.