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5 string bridge, 15mm?

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by wraub, Jul 18, 2013.

  1. Jul 18, 2013 #1
    wraub

    wraub

    Apr 9, 2004
    ennui, az
    I have 2 older Ibanez basses. One has the stock bridge, the other has a Kahler. I need to replace the stock bridge, but not looking for another Kahler.

    Any suggestions for a black, 15mm 5 string bridge? Trying to avoid individual saddles, looking for a standard bridge.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 18, 2013 #2
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
  3. Jul 18, 2013 #3
    wraub

    wraub

    Apr 9, 2004
    ennui, az
    Wow, fast reply! Thanks.

    Don't see spacing listed there, though.
    Also, unsure about the seller. China, you know. Any experience with them?
     
  4. Jul 18, 2013 #4
    DaveyM69

    DaveyM69

    Jan 1, 2011
    Unfortunately, tighter spacing bridges seem to be hard to come by. My Hipshot bridge adjusts down to around 16 or 16.5mm I think. I would love to go narrower though, can't stand the huge 19mm that some people go for!
     
  5. Jul 18, 2013 #5
    testing1two

    testing1two Supporting Member

    Feb 25, 2009
    Southern California
  6. Jul 19, 2013 #6
    wraub

    wraub

    Apr 9, 2004
    ennui, az
    Thanks for the additional replies.

    I was unaware of that Schaller bridge until last night. Looks good, but as expensive as the Kahler, and likely almost as heavy. Have also seen some negative reports re: durability.

    Definitely thinking in the price range of the bridge Ric 5 posted, but unsure about that seller.

    And yes, narrow spaced bridges are not that common. Not easy to find.
     
  7. Jul 19, 2013 #7
    Immigrant

    Immigrant In Memoriam

    Jul 2, 2010
    West of Stumptown, USA
    I used a Schaller roller bridge on an SR405 and it was perfect. I didn't know Ibanez had fivers with string spacing less than 16-16.5mm. Learn something new every day.
     
  8. Jul 19, 2013 #8
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
    I have owned about 10 of those ... they are ok ... medium quality ... it is around 15mm +/-

    I have used several of these when converting Rickenbacker 4004 basses into 5 string basses.

    Kahler will work but they are more money .. The Schaller has the roller wheels ... the max setting is about 17.5 mm the min is more like 15.5mm Both the Schaller and the Kahler will give you better tone than the medium quality Chinese bridge.
     
  9. Jul 20, 2013 #9
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
    I measured one ... exactly 15mm
     
  10. Jul 20, 2013 #10
    xaxxat

    xaxxat

    Oct 31, 2008