Guitar Fetish High Mass Bridge Question
 

Hi,

I was looking at this bridge, and it seems like a nice quality, inexpensive replacement for the typical Fender bent plate bridge. The only thing keeping me from getting it is a feeling that it might not drop directly in. Could anyone tell me if installing this bridge would require modifying my bass, or if it's a direct replacement?

Thanks a ton!

EDIT: Forgot the link! Here it is: http://store.guitarfetish.com/Oversi...old_p_580.html

1) It mounts with four screws, rather than five. You'll have to drill new holes.

2) It has no intonation adjustment screws. This can make setting the intonation a major PITA.

I have used that type of bridge before. They are OK. You can set the intonation on that bridge. There are other bridges I prefer more.

Tip --- never change a bridge if you are not willing to drill new holes.

I never recommend changing a bridge to me they add nothing for the extra cost but here is one that might fit for a decent price http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Brass-Ba...item4abedbcbbe

huh!

i have no idea who makes that, but it looks pretty good!

weird how it's totally hard to find a direct-replacement 5-screw fender bridge with adjustable spacing! you have the vintage threaded-rod version, the leo quan (if you can get them), that odd-looking schaller 2000, and now this.

I put this bridge on my MIM Fender Jazz. No mods needed, direct replacement. Sounds and looks great.
http://www.warmoth.com/Gotoh-201-4-String-C718.aspx

see, that gotoh is OK, but its spacing is too narrow, it doesn't line the strings up between the jazz pickup magnets.

(not night and day, but i do hear a difference.)

ABM knockoff
 

Intonation setting with an ABM bridge is NBD. There is a significant amount of string spacing adjustment.

Like the man said, if you're not willing to drill...

That bridge looks pretty good. I'm not afraid of drilling, but I don't want to have to shim or do anything like that.

? You mean, "Make things work?"