Gotoh Bridge

[PrimusPanda]

I asked earlier if there were any other bridges that weren't stock that would fit under the Fender ashtray and people were saying Gotoh was the brand to shoot for. I looked around a bit and they look very similar all around to the stock bridge that came with my bass. My question is are the Gotoh bridges actually any better than a Fender Jag stock bridge? And are any other bridges capable of fitting under the bridge cover such as Schaller or Hipshot?

[PrimusPanda]

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[BrandonBass]

it looks better imo. but it doesnt really change the tone

[Steveaux]

Search.

[recreate.me]

I assume the jag comes with fenders standard bridge. I have replaced the bridge on my fender precision bass with the gotoh, and put a cover over it.

Well, i searched this topic if it really changes the sound i heard some yeses and some no's. When i put it on i did notice a bit of sustain change, for the better. Its hi-mass so it adds weight to the bass. But adds sustain, and it gave more a bright sound to the tone. All in all, i paid 50$ and ended up buying two. If you have 50$ i would say it cant hurt!

[Edward G.]

More mass will boost the sustain at least some. If you are happy with the sustain as it is, there's no point in changing anything. I changed my Fender stock bridge (to a heavier one) improve the physical balance by counteracting neck dive. That's another reason. Yet another is to adjust string spacing.

[conqr]

My experience with a Gotoh 201 is actually opposite to most. It tamed the tone I found, which is ok as the VMJ is super bright. Sustain - not sure I really notice a significant difference. Action is minutely higher even using original stock saddles bottomed out. Honestly, overall it mostly just looks cooler and lets me dig in more with less clackety clack.

[PrimusPanda]

Originally Posted by recreate.me

I assume the jag comes with fenders standard bridge. I have replaced the bridge on my fender precision bass with the gotoh, and put a cover over it.

Well, i searched this topic if it really changes the sound i heard some yeses and some no's. When i put it on i did notice a bit of sustain change, for the better. Its hi-mass so it adds weight to the bass. But adds sustain, and it gave more a bright sound to the tone. All in all, i paid 50$ and ended up buying two. If you have 50$ i would say it cant hurt!

Which model did you get? Anything under $75 would be nice so 50 works perfectly.

[Jaco D]

^^ I got my 201s from Warmoth for US$32 before taxes and shipping.