Jay Turser bridge change

[Jim Sampson]

I recently purchased Jay Turser JTB-134 and it came with a floating wooden bridge. I would like to thange it to a standard chrome metal bridge that comes on most of the four string Bass guitars. I know it would involve drilling two holes and I was wondering if anyone might have any recommendations? Tks: Jim

[Buskman]

Is this the bass you're talking about?

http://www.jayturser.com/jtb-134.php

If so, that sure looks like a metal bridge to me.

Regardless - DON'T DO IT!!! Considering the fact that it's a semi-hollow body, you're just asking for trouble. Drilling into the top & having a standard Fender-type bridge will put all sorts of tension on the top of the bass.

Basses similiar to this (such as a Hofner) have bridges such as these for a reason.

If you like the tone of your bass currently & were just planning on switching strictly for cosmetic purposes, I would reconsider.

My .02, of course...

[Philbiker]

I agree DO NOT DO IT.

[Jim Sampson]

Originally Posted by Buskman

Is this the bass you're talking about?

http://www.jayturser.com/jtb-134.php

If so, that sure looks like a metal bridge to me.

Regardless - DON'T DO IT!!! Considering the fact that it's a semi-hollow body, you're just asking for trouble. Drilling into the top & having a standard Fender-type bridge will put all sorts of tension on the top of the bass.

Basses similiar to this (such as a Hofner) have bridges such as these for a reason.

If you like the tone of your bass currently & were just planning on switching strictly for cosmetic purposes, I would reconsider.

My .02, of course...

The Jay Turser site shows the JT134 with a metal stud mounted bridge and that is what I wanted to go to, not the screw mounted flat Fender type. I've been playing for 45 years now and trust me, it has a floating wooden bridge. It shows the wooden bridge on e-bay with all the dealers there. Tks for the info and I am also concerned with the sound and structual strength. I think the wooden bridge must be an older model. Tks: Jim

[202dy]

The first thing to determine is whether or not the guitar has a solid block down the center of the body. If so, it is classified as a semi-hollow. On the site it is designated so. If it is semi-hollow then any replacement bridge that will allow for the necessary height can be used. There are some Gibson style three point bridges at Bass Parts Resource. Hipshot also has some interesting things that would work. You may be able to talk to a Jay Turser dealer and see about the availability of the new bridge and studs. There is a good possibility that a similar model was damaged in shipping and they might be willing to sell the parts.