Fender hi mass bridge on SX Pbass

[frenfrins]

Hi, I'm thinking about replacing the original bridge on my SX FPB57 bass by a Fender Hi Mass bridge IV brass. Do you recommend that? Will I notice an improvement?
Anyone knows if I would need to make more screw holes or can I just use the existing ones?
Thank you!

 

[sissy kathy]

No, I don't recommend replacing it, BECAUSE I don't think you will hear an improvement. If you like the looks of it and want to chnge it for that reason, then go ahead. The SX appears to use a Fender 5 hole mount, so no problem changing them out.

 

[frenfrins]

Thanks! For me if it's only aesthetic difference, then it's not worth.
Any more opinions?

 

[Turnaround]

I agree w @sissy kathy. Check my comments in this thread - they apply.

Fender Bridge

 

[RyanOh]

Go for it if you like the looks.

Get the EMG-GZR passive pickup replacement kit if you want an improvement. No soldering, pretty easy to do, costs about 2-3 high mass bridges. Option B: Dimarzio. I suggest the EMG because I just put one in a P bass. (not the SX)

 

[buldog5151bass]

I had a '76 Fender jazz that I bought used back around 1980. Being the '70', they had put on a BadAss II bridge. After playing it for 30 years, I tried to restore it to original, including a vintage style bridge. No change in tone or playability.