Moving the bridge?

[bass12]

On one of my basses the G string is a little too close to the edge of the fingerboard than I'd like. I'm considering having my tech move the bridge very slightly to compensate (the B string has plenty of room and the nut isn't the problem). This would mean filling the old holes with dowels and re-drilling. Should I be avoiding this option for any reason (will the new bridge mounting be as strong/solid as the original)? Thanks.

[Rocky McD]

Have you checked your neck alignment? That is the most common problem. I am assuming you have a bolt-on.

[bass12]

Originally Posted by Rocky McD

Have you checked your neck alignment? That is the most common problem. I am assuming you have a bolt-on.

Yes, I've already tried moving the neck but the pocket is pretty tight.

[Son of Magni]

If you fill with dowels it will not be as strong since you will be screwing into endgrain. You really should fill with a plug cut from sidegrain with a plug cutter.

[shrigg]

Sometimes the neck pocket needs to be opened up slightly to allow proper string alignment, this is common with even nicer American bolt on neck basses.

[Rocky McD]

The headstock of the neck only has to move a small amount to make a big difference with string alignment. I would work on the neck pocket or the edge of the neck to give yourself a little adjustment clearance.

[bass12]

Thanks for the replies. Anyone else?

[Dadagoboi]

Depending where the saddles are on the bridge plate if you DO have to relocate the bridge bringing it forward or back 1/8" or so makes it easier to remount without worrying about hitting a filled hole. In fact you won't really have to bother filling the original holes at all.

[jongor]

Did you ever do this?

I'm afraid I'm going to have to do the same to a Warmoth build that I did recently with pre-drilled bridge holes and pre-installed nut.

[Strat Hater]

Could you try a bridge with adjustable string saddles? Like this Schaller