1994 Sadowsky NYC Jazz - Need Replacement Bridge!!!

[StormeeBee]

Hey Lowdowns!

I bought a sweet 1994 Sadowsky NYC jazz (4 string). The ONLY issue with it is that the original owner swapped out the original bridge in favor of the newer Sadowsky bridge. The new bridge is great but the height of it wasn't a consideration when the bass was built so it sits a little too tall. That means that the saddles had to be wound aaaaalll the way down to get the action low enough.

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement bridge. I've asked Roger but he's away and I want to see what others had to say.

Thanks in advance!

Baxter

 

[narud]

wasnt he using schaller roller bridges back then?

 

[StormeeBee]

Really?! Thanks, I'll have look!

 

[Luckydog]

My 93 Sadowsky has a Schaller roller bridge. I'm not crazy about it simply because the ball end retainers are not slotted to allow quick string changes. But when I asked about changing it to a newer bridge I was told the mounting holes would not line up and new ones would need to be drilled. So I kept the old bridge. Its perfectly functional, just be aware it doesnt allow for quick string changes...you gotta thread the entire string through the bridge.

 

[Luckydog]

Here it is--

 

[StormeeBee]

Hmmm that poses a problem. The new bridge is already on there which means the new holes have already been drilled. I don't really want a mess of holes.

 

[Ewo]

Well, if you can get the action to your liking, I figure you're good even if a couple saddles are on the deck.

And if they're all the way down and you want to go lower, you could just shim the neck. A strip of business card at the back (bridge end) of the neck pocket will get you a _lot_ more adjustment on the bridge saddles.

 

[StormeeBee]

Thanks Ewo! Sound advice!

 

[Luckydog]

You can also remove each saddle and grind down the bottom side of each, lowering the height a bit

 

[maurilio]

Hey Lowdowns!

I bought a sweet 1994 Sadowsky NYC jazz (4 string). The ONLY issue with it is that the original owner swapped out the original bridge in favor of the newer Sadowsky bridge. The new bridge is great but the height of it wasn't a consideration when the bass was built so it sits a little too tall. That means that the saddles had to be wound aaaaalll the way down to get the action low enough.

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement bridge. I've asked Roger but he's away and I want to see what others had to say.

Thanks in advance!

Baxter

A little shim under the two (bridge side) mounting screws and it's perfect!