Mounting bridge on SX - screw holes aren't lining up

Doodaddy · #1 01-23-2010, 12:18 PM

Just got my Guitar Parts Resource bridge in the mail. When I went to mount it to my SX, I noticed that the screw holes didn't match up exactly.

I wouldn't think attempting to mount the bridge with the current holes would be a good idea so I had the idea of moving the bridge back about 1/4" of an inch. Any thoughts or suggestions before I do this?

Sorry for the cell phone pics.

The modifier · #2 01-23-2010, 12:26 PM

Those holes based on your picture look like they line up close enough, a difference that small shouldn't be that much of an issue, I should fit just fine with the current holes.

dmusic148 · #3 01-23-2010, 12:33 PM

The inner 3 line up well enough. The outer two should be drilled and doweled, then re-drilled. If you try and use them as they sit, the screws might break when you tighten them.
If you move the bridge back, you are asking for intonation problems.

Miskatonic · #4 01-23-2010, 12:34 PM

Yeah, if it were me, I'd screw down the center one first good and tight. The others should fall into place pretty easy then.

Doodaddy · #5 01-23-2010, 10:22 PM

Yes, they'll line up "well enough" and hold the bridge fine, but the screws will not mount straight. That will bother me.

Doweling the holes and redrilling is definitely the best scenario, but I really don't feel like a $90 bass deserves that much attention. Moving it back that small amount I would imagine being able to be compensated for in adjustments, but then again, intonation is the only reason I created this thread before simply mounting it.

Doodaddy · #6 01-25-2010, 05:48 PM

I went ahead and slowly mounted the bridge in the existing holes. The outer screws aren't as straight as I'd like for them to be at all, however, the bridge has recessed holes and the screws are pan head. It's not that noticeable.

Stock SX against the new one.

M0ses · #7 01-25-2010, 05:52 PM

Ought to have just toothpicked that one. Not a big deal. But then, I guess if that works...

SBassman · #8 01-25-2010, 05:53 PM

Looks fine.

Pilgrim · #9 01-25-2010, 07:06 PM

Looks fine to me, too. I'd just have installed the screws carefully and then had a beer...ya done gud!

Doodaddy · #10 01-26-2010, 05:57 PM

I actually don't hate playing this bass anymore. Light years difference. Surprised me a lot to be honest.

All from an $18 bridge.

EagleMoon · #11 01-26-2010, 06:06 PM

I wouldn't worry about the screws. Like you said, for a $90 bass it's not a problem.

Doodaddy · #12 01-26-2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleMoon

I wouldn't worry about the screws. Like you said, for a $90 bass it's not a problem.

As true as that is, I cannot for the life of me turn off the OCD perfectionist with things like that.