6 String Bass String Spacing.

[isaiahjordan]

Building a custom Warmoth six string bass. string spacing is something I haven't thought much about until now.

1. The only option for a bridge through Warmoth on this particular body has a .656" string spacing (16.5mm).

I am looking into trying out low action smaller string spacing..similar to how Ken Smith sometimes has five string basses spaced out the same as a four string.

- Any recommendations for bridges to check out?
-Pros? Cons?

Thanks for trying to make sense of that,

Z

 

[sissy kathy]

Monorails, hipshot has two different models. One of then allows for 0.610 spacing. If that is still wide, there other options, like a guitar bridge with bass saddles installed.

 

[hs123]

I'm surprised they have a .656 bridge now. When I built mine all the bridges were 19mm. I have small hands and 19mm was too big, so I ordered a Hipshot A with 17mm spacing. You have to have good control, because the space between strings is tight, so muting becomes imperative (if you're slappin, if not, not a big deal).

 

[Dug2]

thats cool and you should have no problems with the smaller spacing, but
try to get bigger hands. my favorite is 18, and i too never bought big hands.
good luck,get what feels good and just play

 

[hs123]

Also make sure you get 'bar' pickups or find something that matches pole piece alignment to the strings.
I had Cary Nordstrand make me some custom 17mm "Fat Stacks" for mine, and they are Amazing!!!!

 

[maturanesa]

Schaller 2000. Ajustable string spacing Minimun: 15mm, Max: 19/20mm.

 

[Bob_Ross]

[Invalid or Expired Link Removed] allow adjustable string spacing, down to the almost ridiculously narrow (I have one on my Modulus that's less than 14mm).