High Mass 3 Hole Replacement Bridge

[SactoBass]

I’d just go with the Fender HM bridge.

I've got one of those on my P bass. It is awesome!

 

[mysteryclock]

If you can live without the extra mass and just want a damn good bridge, then +1 for the Babicz. I've had several of them and they're the best bridge I've ever used. They get bonus points for being totally smooth and having no sharp bits to scratch your hand on.

 

[FingerDub]

Now I'm thinking seriously of putting a string-thru bridge on my MIM Jazz. .

What's a "string thru bridge"? Strings go through all bridges.

 

[benrtd]

What's a "string thru bridge"? Strings go through all bridges.

Some basses string through the body.

 

[FingerDub]

Some basses string through the body.

They do?

 

[saabfender]

Some basses string through the body.

Yeah, I’m still pretty jazzed about doing that. My old MIA Jazz was that way and I liked it. Probably get it ordered this week and installed shortly later. Pictures to follow.

I really appreciate the inspiration and idea. Thank you.

 

[craigie]

Shun the badass! Seriously the badass is ok, but no holy grail IMO. It’s a nice big hunk of chrome. I have a badass II on my frankenjazz to help balance it because of the Paulownia body.

Sometimes autocorrect works...

 

[benrtd]

They do?

I'm sure you've googled it by now, but yes. And string through bridges will often give you the choice of stringing through the bridge or the body, but not always.

 

[Brad Johnson]

Not a fan of the Babicz. It's different... but different doesn't always equal better.

 

[benrtd]

What's not to like? I haven't used one, but they look like a well engineered bridge.

Not a fan of the Babicz.

 

[FingerDub]

What's not to like? I haven't used one, but they look like a well engineered bridge.

Many people don't like the giant brand stamp on the tailpiece.

 

[dedpool1052]

Hipshot makes a drop-in replacement made of either brass or aluminum.
For high mass, you'd go with the brass version.
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As far as the Babicz bridge goes, it's not a high-mass bridge nor is it advertised as such.
They even state on their website that they are made from aluminum for less weight.

 

[Brad Johnson]

What's not to like? I haven't used one, but they look like a well engineered bridge.

I have. Installed them on several basses. I didn't care for how they adjust and didn't see them as an improvement over other bridges like Hipshot, ETS or most stock bridges I've come across. I was hoping to be blown away and I wasn't. Not saying they're bad, just that what I'm using works great.

I'm only chiming in lest some people think there's no counterpoint. Try 'em and see for yourself.

 

[Plake]

Hipshot makes a drop-in replacement made of either brass or aluminum.
For high mass, you'd go with the brass version.
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As far as the Babicz bridge goes, it's not a high-mass bridge nor is it advertised as such.
They even state on their website that they are made from aluminum for less weight.

^^^^This

 

[Brentt68]

Hipshot makes a drop-in replacement made of either brass or aluminum.
For high mass, you'd go with the brass version.
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As far as the Babicz bridge goes, it's not a high-mass bridge nor is it advertised as such.
They even state on their website that they are made from aluminum for less weight.

That's what I went with. Thanks

 

[sissy kathy]

What's going on you got an answer to this question in the following thread 3 hours before posting this one. If the answer didn't satisfy you, you should have posted that in the other thread. You also acknowledged that response prior to posting this thread.
High Mass 3 Hole Replacement Bridge

EDIT: Reported to have threads merged.

RE-EDIT: Done, thank you mods.

 

[Brentt68]

What's going on you got an answer to this question in the following thread 3 hours before posting this one. If the answer didn't satisfy you, you should have posted that in the other thread. You also acknowledged that response prior to posting this thread.
High Mass 3 Hole Replacement Bridge

Yes, I bought the Hipshot yesterday. I appreciate the input.

 

[saabfender]

Here's what I ended up doing. Jazz Bass NBD - With Pictures!

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Help! I need a bass bridge that has 3 mounting holes, is chrome, that is high mass and for a string through body. The bass I need it for is a Fender 1998 American Deluxe Jazz Bass. I have high mass bridges on a few other P-basses and really love them but I am afraid of getting the wrong size replacement bridge this time. Thanks in advance!

Check out my NBD thread, although that is a black bridge (no pic yet) and it's not workable for me, it might work for you in chrome. It took a while to arrive, but was under £10. Three hole, plus four string-through holes.