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Old 02-20-2011, 12:38 PM
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Schaller 496 -- opinions?

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I'm looking to replace the Wilkinson piezo bridge on my new 5-string. I'm going to ditch the whole piezo idea, as I don't really care for the sound of it.

I'm thinking about the Schaller 496 -- does anyone have any experience with it?

http://www.warmoth.com/Schaller-496-...-P919C723.aspx

I like the option to adjust string spacing, and it looks to be well-made.

Any input is welcome, thanks.
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Old 02-20-2011, 12:50 PM
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The 496 is currently my favorite 5-string bridge, very easy to adjust and setup. The only thing with this bridge is you have to be carful with the rollers the strings sit on when re-stringing....it is very easy to inadvertently spin these, throwing off your string spacing.

It has never bugged me, but I have heard people complain about that aspect of this bridge, and if it where to happen it only takes seconds to reposition them.

I would think you will be more than happy with this bridge.
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