replacement bridge help

xwpx · #1 03-30-2007, 07:49 PM

Over the past month I have been restoring a 60's Kay SG bass. I am having a terrible problem with the intonation. A friend recommend a replace the bridge to upgrade from the very basic old school one that is on it.
Since this is a short scale bass I am having a very hard time finding one that fits the correct measurements. A few of the bridges I have tried (ibanez, carvin) are too big and the strings don't line up with the neck.
can anyone point me in the right direction?
thanks

GlennW · #2 03-30-2007, 08:44 PM

The Schaller that's adjustable sideways will go down to 2 1/8" string spacing IIRC.

You could also remove the saddles and put a piece of wood in there like Hagstrom if it's one of those Fender style bridges with two strings per adjusting screw.

xwpx · #3 03-30-2007, 09:21 PM

is this the one you are talking about?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,...s.html#details

cheapimitation · #4 03-30-2007, 10:41 PM

I don't know how well it would fit on the body of your bass, but the Kahler 2440 bridge has adjustable spacing, with string-to-string distance as close as 14mm.

xwpx · #5 03-31-2007, 12:15 AM

how hard is the Kahler bridge to set up? it looks pretty confusing but it also looks like it could solve my problem.
also where could i find one of these?
thanks

GlennW · #6 03-31-2007, 06:08 AM

"is this the one you are talking about?"

Yes.

xwpx · #7 04-01-2007, 12:35 AM

Anyone know where I can find the Kahler 2440 bridge? i went the the Kahler website but they dont seem to sell parts...