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Alternatives for A-style Mounting Holes

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by JoeDoe, Jun 18, 2020.

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  1. Jun 18, 2020 #1
    JoeDoe

    JoeDoe Drummist turning bassist. Supporting Member

    Jul 21, 2018
    The Shoals
    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?
     
  2. Jun 18, 2020 #2
    4stringfarley

    4stringfarley

    Nov 4, 2015
    Cajun Country
    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.
     
  3. Jun 18, 2020 #3
    sissy kathy

    sissy kathy Back to Bass-ics Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2014
    Arbutus, MD
    The mounting screw spacing changes as the string spacing changes.
     
    Last edited: Jun 24, 2020
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  4. Jun 24, 2020 #4
    JoeDoe

    JoeDoe Drummist turning bassist. Supporting Member

    Jul 21, 2018
    The Shoals
    Bumping in the hope that someone knows something I don't!
     
  5. Jun 24, 2020 #5
    vid1900

    vid1900

    Dec 12, 2019
    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:

    11627_image2_2.jpg
     
  6. Jun 24, 2020 #6
    sissy kathy

    sissy kathy Back to Bass-ics Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2014
    Arbutus, MD
    That'll get you to 17.2 mm. I'm impressed; I didn't think it was that adjustable.
     
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  7. Jun 24, 2020 #7
    vid1900

    vid1900

    Dec 12, 2019
    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.
     
  8. Jun 25, 2020 #8
    JoeDoe

    JoeDoe Drummist turning bassist. Supporting Member

    Jul 21, 2018
    The Shoals
    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! :D:laugh:;) Thanks fellas!
     
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