Grizzly H6347 Bass Bridge

BenitoBassolini · #1 08-15-2008, 11:56 PM

Has Anyone had experience with this variety of bass bridge? They're cheap and from the picture they seem to be alright.

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H6347-...8862316&sr=8-2

Also, for anyone who has used them, are they string through, top loading, or what? What are the dimensions like?

bassteban · #2 08-16-2008, 12:10 AM

I'd be very wary if I couldn't get the specs from the ad or at least the manufacturer's website. Beyond that, I'd rather spend the money on a proven Hipshot or BA. If you really do get what you pay for, you might not get a lot for $16.95.

Phil Mailloux · #3 08-16-2008, 01:01 AM

They're Asian bridges. You'll find the same exact ones on Ebay going for about that price or a bit more. If I remember correctly the spacing is 16.5mm so it's pretty narrow.

They're top loading.

BenitoBassolini · #4 08-16-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil Mailloux

They're Asian bridges. You'll find the same exact ones on Ebay going for about that price or a bit more. If I remember correctly the spacing is 16.5mm so it's pretty narrow.

They're top loading.

Are they any good, though?

Phil Mailloux · #5 08-16-2008, 01:18 AM

I haven't used this particular one but I have used Asian bridges before.

Are they good? Define good.

Will it hold the strings? Yes
Will it bolt-on the body? Yes
Can the bridge be adjusted properly? Yes
Is the surface finish as good as on Hipshots? No, but does it matter?
Does it sound good? Let's not go there please

Phil Mailloux · #6 08-16-2008, 01:39 AM

I've been thinking about my post and figured I might as well give you a bit more of my opinion on this

The "job" of a bridge is hold and intonate strings. Any bridge that does that is "good". The question is more if you're ok with a narrow spacing bridge. If you are then this bridge is good for you.

If you're just building your first bass and can't afford to spend $50-80 for an high-end bridge then there's nothing wrong with using this bridge. This bidge is probably used on tens of thousands of Asian basses every year and there's nothing wrong with that. I couldn't care less which cheap bridge is used on my own homebuilt basses and most people really won't even know the difference.

However, if you're a pro builder and stick this bridge on a $3000-4000 bass then you might get called a "cheap bastard" by the ones in the know

BenitoBassolini · #7 08-16-2008, 02:14 AM

Yea I'm working on my first time build and I'm trying to get a good bridge. Based on your input and the idea of narrow string spacing I'll probably stick with the top left:

http://basspartsresource.com/bridge_economy.htm

Seems to be a good solid bridge and I think it's about as close as can be to the one on my ESP-B50 bass which I'm using for most of my measurements anyhow. I can live without top access to strings on this bass. Maybe on the next one I'll go all out and get like, a hipshot or something with clips rather than just holes for the strings.

Arx · #8 08-16-2008, 02:44 AM

Well, no experience with, but I just bought one off ebay, so I have one in my hand for reference.

It looks pretty good. The finish is actually pretty darn good. I can't say I really see anything wrong with it. If I was going to nitpick, I'd say that the middle bridges sit a little high, so the set screw seats a tad higher than I'd have done it. Not a big thing though.

Mine's 19mm BTW, and that pic looks identical to me.

All in all, I think it's a pretty nice looking bridge. The build quality looks pretty comparable to my hipshot single string bridges.

I wouldn't hesitate to use it. I actually bought it just to steal the saddles to make a bridge for a headless design I'm working on, but decided to use a tune-o-matic type bridge instead.

After seeing it though, I think I'm going to buy a gold one to replace a cheap "vintage" style one on one of my other basses.
-Nick

BenitoBassolini · #9 08-16-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Arx

Well, no experience with, but I just bought one off ebay, so I have one in my hand for reference.

It looks pretty good. The finish is actually pretty darn good. I can't say I really see anything wrong with it. If I was going to nitpick, I'd say that the middle bridges sit a little high, so the set screw seats a tad higher than I'd have done it. Not a big thing though.

Mine's 19mm BTW, and that pic looks identical to me.

All in all, I think it's a pretty nice looking bridge. The build quality looks pretty comparable to my hipshot single string bridges.

I wouldn't hesitate to use it. I actually bought it just to steal the saddles to make a bridge for a headless design I'm working on, but decided to use a tune-o-matic type bridge instead.

After seeing it though, I think I'm going to buy a gold one to replace a cheap "vintage" style one on one of my other basses.
-Nick

Thanks for the input. Can you link me to the Ebay auction you used, or is it still available?

Arx · #10 08-16-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BenitoBassolini

Thanks for the input. Can you link me to the Ebay auction you used, or is it still available?

The guy has an ebay store.
http://stores.ebay.ca/CHOPPERS-MUSIC

I just bought there because it's here in Canada, so I don't get screwed on the shipping.

It looks like his shipping to the US is reasonable though. Funny how it always seems to be a one way street.

anechoic · #11 08-16-2008, 09:13 PM

If you build a bass with the Grizzly bridge, you should get this amp to play it through:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/30-Watt-Bass-Amp/H5524

throbgod13 · #12 08-17-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BenitoBassolini

Yea I'm working on my first time build and I'm trying to get a good bridge. Based on your input and the idea of narrow string spacing I'll probably stick with the top left:

http://basspartsresource.com/bridge_economy.htm

Seems to be a good solid bridge and I think it's about as close as can be to the one on my ESP-B50 bass which I'm using for most of my measurements anyhow. I can live without top access to strings on this bass. Maybe on the next one I'll go all out and get like, a hipshot or something with clips rather than just holes for the strings.

the problem with those bridges are that the string hole is not always large enough for some strings ball ends.. and the ends on all strings tend to get stuck in the holes, due to the softer metal that is used for those bridges..

save your money, and get a better bridge..

Arx · #13 08-17-2008, 12:33 AM

I think the first one you looked at is probably a decent choice.

It'll take any size of string no problem. as long as you don't mind the sliding the saddles into place manually, I can't see any reason not to use it. Personally I find that type of adjustment a little nicer than the usual adjusting screw anyways.

The economy bridge doesn't look any better really, and could have the string size issues, as mentioned. (though if you're sticking with standard gauge I'd expect it to work too)

-Nick

BenitoBassolini · #14 08-17-2008, 01:20 AM

Well if it's anything like the one on my ESP-B50 then itt'l do just fine... and it looks about as similar as can be. Can anyone confirm or deny that it's the same?