Bridge adjustment?

[btrag]

I remember reading somewhere that a proper bridge set-up is to have the string "bend" at the same angle on both sides of the bridge.

I am about to invest $1K in a bass of unknown manufacturer. I noticed that the bridge is positioned improperly. Can this be fixed?

Also, the endpin seems to be "stuck" in one position. Without doing harm to the body, how can I dislodge the endpin?

[crompton]

Stuck endpin - WD-40?
I read somewhere that a workman only needs two tools: WD-40 and duct-tape. If it shouldn't move but it does, use the duct tape; if it should move but it doesn't, use the WD-40.

[Chasarms]

Unless you have a bass with a 42" afterlength, the strings are never going to break at the same angle on both sides of the bridge. I'm no pro, but I have never heard that one.

As for the endpin, is the thumb screw siezed or the shaft itself in the plug?

[Eric Rene Roy]

You can get the angle to match with the saddle height.

[drurb]

Originally Posted by eroy

You can get the angle to match with the saddle height.

Interesting. Should the angle, necessarily, match?

[Eric Rene Roy]

Depends on what you are going after. Less angle, less downward pressure. More angle, more pressure.

I like things symetrical...but sometimes that is only possible in new making or neck resets.

Man I am tired...shouldn't have had that last cup o' joe.

Bob Branstetter could write the perfect post here. He has a way of writing exactly what I want to write. Bob, come out of retirement!?!

[Paul Warburton]

Originally Posted by eroy

Depends on what you are going after. Less angle, less downward pressure. More angle, more pressure.

I like things symetrical...but sometimes that is only possible in new making or neck resets.

Man I am tired...shouldn't have had that last cup o' joe.

Bob Branstetter could write the perfect post here. He has a way of writing exactly what I want to write. Bob, come out of retirement!?!

I second that! Bob has had a couple years of pain issues, including knee replacements one on each