Are Hipshot A Bridges Of Varying String Spacings Interchangeable?
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I've got a Hiphsot A on my six-string with 19mm spacing, and would like to switch it to an 18mm- just checking to make sure the screw holes will be in the same location from anyone who's dealt with them.
Endorsing artist: Genz Benz - Nordstrand - DR strings
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Los Angeles/Redlands, CA
Nope. On A bridges the mounting screw holes are relative to the string spacing (if this make sense).
The screw hole in the center doesn't move, tho. For a change from 19 to 18mm the difference will be so small (1 mm per side) that will not be a problem. Just install the bridge with the first screw in the middle to center it and the screw down the two outside one making sure you tight them down a little at a time so you pull both sides evenly (doe it make any sense?)
I did this before with no problem.
Endorsing artist: Genz Benz - Nordstrand - DR strings
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Los Angeles/Redlands, CA
Sorry, just realized you have a 6 strings!!!
Still, if you tight down the screws progressively to even out the pull side by side, it will work.
If not the most accurate way would be doweling the holes and re-drill. http://www.hipshotproducts.com/files/all/6stgastyle.pdf
Thanks for the tip. My vision is really bad, so if I go through with it, I'll probably take it to a tech; redrilling could be pretty disastrous if I'm holding the drill
