Alternatives for A-style Mounting Holes

[JoeDoe]

Hey fellas, I'm hoping for someone who's more experienced than I to chime in on the title line!

I've got a 5-string with a Hipshot A-style bridge with 19mm spacing that I'd love to replace - specifically with a bridge that has 17 or 18mm spacing. So far though, I haven't seen any bridges with closer spacing that share the same mounting hole pattern. (Don't want to drill new holes if at all possible.)

Am I wishfully thinking at this point?

 

[4stringfarley]

I know they make the A-style in other string spacing, if that's the only issue you have with it. The fender drop in is slightly different and only comes in one size.

 

[sissy kathy]

I know they make the A-style in other string spacing, if that's the only issue you have with it. The fender drop in is slightly different and only comes in one size.

The mounting screw spacing changes as the string spacing changes.

 

[JoeDoe]

Bumping in the hope that someone knows something I don't!

 

[vid1900]

Did you already adjust the little saddle spacing inserts to bring the spacing in as tight as it can be?

(the A string insert centered, all the other strings brought in towards the A)

See how this insert is moved off center, towards the set screw:

 

[sissy kathy]

Did you already adjust the little saddle spacing inserts to bring the spacing in as tight as it can be?

(the A string insert centered, all the other strings brought in towards the A)

See how this insert is moved off center, towards the set screw:

View attachment 3879817

That'll get you to 17.2 mm. I'm impressed; I didn't think it was that adjustable.

 

[vid1900]

I'm impressed; I didn't think it was that adjustable.

Not too long ago a guy brought in his bass complaining that the G was almost off the neck.

He had lost the setscrew somehow and the saddle insert was stuck at the extreme outer edge.

It was a cheap fix.

 

[JoeDoe]

Did you already adjust the little saddle spacing inserts to bring the spacing in as tight as it can be?

(the A string insert centered, all the other strings brought in towards the A)

See how this insert is moved off center, towards the set screw:

View attachment 3879817

That'll get you to 17.2 mm. I'm impressed; I didn't think it was that adjustable.

Not too long ago a guy brought in his bass complaining that the G was almost off the neck.

He had lost the setscrew somehow and the saddle insert was stuck at the extreme outer edge.

It was a cheap fix.

GREAT. STUFF. Every once in while, in between bass-related puns, pictures of new gear, and feeble attempts to argue behind a keyboard, this forum is GOLD for insight like that! Thanks fellas!