Good bridges for 6 string bass

[Cates]

Hey there! I'm working on getting a 6-string custom-made for me...I see several different types of bridges on the internet, but being that 6 string basses are kind of rare, there isn't really any information on how they're different from one another (or even any reviews of them for that matter).

Can anybody vouch for a good 6-string bass bridge? Thanks!

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Sure I'd vouch for Hipshot, I've also had several 6 strings with Kahler Hybrids and ABM's.
Usually I have found most 6 string bridges to be of good quality.
Dirk

 

[Son of Magni]

Yes to Hipshot, Kahler, even ABM. But about 6ers being rare, you need to get out more

 

[Reticle]

I love love love the Kahler Hybrids. The six is model #7460.

 

[Cates]

Yes to Hipshot, Kahler, even ABM. But about 6ers being rare, you need to get out more

lol most of it is due to where I live I think...seriously, I've only seen about 2 people besides myself who do shows who use a 6-string. Most of the music around here is cover bands, "hardcore", country, and christian music though...and those genres don't usually have a need for intricate bass lines. The local guitar center only has one 6-string bass (which I own), which is why I'm trying to build one.

 

[mikeyswood]

ETS is amazing!


...so is the wait.

 

[strangedejavu]

my personal favorite 6 string bridges are hipshot, ets and spector

 

[Reynoldbot]

hipshot is a sure thing. If you were to just close your eyes and pick something at random from their website, you would love whatever showed up at your door. Even if you couldn't use it.

 

[Big B.]

Try the hipshot. If you order it direct from their website they will customize your string spacing for no charge.

 

[SDB Guitars]

...If you were to just close your eyes and pick something at random from their website, you would love whatever showed up at your door. Even if you couldn't use it.

That's one of the most awesome statements I've ever seen on this board. And, after having used Hipshot products for years, I'd say it's true.

 

[Evanseveneleven]

You can also buy the warwick 2 piece 6 string bridge as a spare part, which is very well designed and engineered.