Help!

[Graggo109]

Im customizing, upgrading, w/e you want to call it, an ibanez sr -300fm. its not half bad bone stock, but i need advice/recommendations for the bridge. lookin at badass or ksm. suggestions?

 

[Thumpin_P]

You need to do some homework, first. If you want to keep your current string spacing, you need to measure what you have. Then, as you are looking online, check to see if there are techical drawings of the bridges, ya know, with measurements. You will also need the height of your current bridge. This will help you compare with the technical drawings of the new bridge(s). As far as brand, it's your own personal taste. I would stick to the one piece bridge/tailpiece, instead of trying two-piece. Keep it simple. People will argue that XYZ brand has better tone and sustain than ABC brand, but, at the end of the day, it's your choice. I will say that the Badass II has saddles that you need to file your own string slots, so there is your spacing, but, I don't know about the height. I recommend the height being close to the same in case you need to make future adjustments. If you have any further questions, shoot me a PM, and I will be glad to help, plus, I am sure there will be more people chiming in on this one....we all love to modify! I think it's genetics....there's a bass player gene out there!
Good Luck,

Thumpin_P

 

[loinmute]

Specs for KSM Foundation™ Bass Bridge (4-String)

Anodized 7075 aluminum
Rust and corrosion proof
30/64” minimum string height-bottom of string to top of bass body
45/64” maximum string height-bottom of string to top of bass body
String Spacing: 3/4” center to center
Intonation adjustment range: 3/4” front to back
Footprint: 3.5” x 2.25”
Frame Height: 7/16”
Intonation and lock bolt wrench (included)
Ramp height adjustment wrench (included)
High strength mounting screws (included)
Weight: 4.25 oz