Bridge replacement on a BC Rich Beast

[Michelob_64]

Does anyone have any information on an aftermarket bridge that would be a direct replacement for a stock BC Rich Beast bass bridge?? I purchased a used Beast but the saddles fall out of the bridge when I replace the strings, not sure if this is normal for this model. In fact, one popped out at the show this weekend as I stretched out new strings, all of us were searching with flashlights.

I'm also looking at a nut replacement as well. Thoughts or suggestions???

 

[darkstorm]

Someones forgot to tell you about the locking screw for each bridge saddle. Ok., see the two height adjusment set screws? Behind them and lower in the saddle is a single screw that when turned locks the bridge saddle in place so it wont fall out like it is now. Those really are very good fast loads bridges and the locking aspect makes them more solid then regular. Fewer moving peices once you lock the saddle that is. Lol. If you have problem finding the locking screw, take a bigger pic of just the bridge and let me see it.l I think they are on the right side, but maybe left. My memory of my beast and warlock and mockingbird with that bridge is a little fuzzy about which side the lock screw was on. Lol.l

 

[darkstorm]

O btw the little set screw is allmost sideways on lower portion of bridge saddle. Rather then on top like the height adjustment ones. Uses same allen wrench as the other two screws.

 

[Michelob_64]

Thx Darkstorm, you were correct. The previous owner had the saddles all jacked out. The height adjustment screws were almost all the out of the saddle to raise the strings.

Now I'm looking to replace the nut and have the bass setup professionally. The old one is really cut into badly and the G string is too close to the neck. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking at a Black Tusq nut, but I need to measure to get the correct model.

 

[darkstorm]

Yw. The blem mockingbird bass I had yrs ago had incorrectly cut nut as the blem. Had it replaced with tusq one. But the store tech did the ordering and installation for me. Cost about $30 bucks complete for nut and installation.