Double Bass Bridge is slightly bending towards fingerboard

[GreenEggsnHam]

I know this is a common thing that happens when you restring your bass, such as I have done, but no matter what I do, I can't return the bridge to its normal, perpendicular position. Could it be warped? Suggestions?

 

[Eric Hochberg]

Post a picture.

 

[Jake deVilliers]

Yes.

 

[Ethan Eriksen]

Post a picture.

This is the best way for us to tell.

 

[GreenEggsnHam]

Here

 

[Eric Hochberg]

If you lay a straight edge along the top of the bridge, is there a gap? There is when I lay one across the picture. I think you could pull it up a bit so that the top part is more straight in line with the feet. The top does look a bit warped, but I can't tell for sure. What is the thing under the foot?

 

[GreenEggsnHam]

Yes, there definitely is. How could I pull it up without damaging the bridge? The thing under the foot is a part of my Shadow pick up.

 

[Eric Hochberg]

The angle of the bridge above the adjusters can be changed a bit by loosening the strings (a whole step) and just pushing, or hitting with a paperback book. Try 1/8" and that may make it more in line with the leg/foot below the adjusters. Beyond that, a luthier should advise. A new bridge may be in order. In the future, make sure the bridge is always at the proper angle so warpage has less chance of happening.

 

[Jake deVilliers]

Here

Why did you post a photo that's upside down?

Do as Eric suggests; slacken the strings a little bit and pull the bridge back until its straighter up the back.

You can put the bass on the table/bed/couch, rest the end block on your midsection and rotate that upper part of the bridge back into place.