Walter, are you seeing a lot of Fenders and/or Music Mans (Men?
) that need the necks shimmed to whatever degree because the bridge saddles, especially the outer string saddles won't go low enough and the saddles are sitting on the bridge plate?
I have a 98 Music Man Ray 5-string, a 2000 MIM Fender Jazz 5-string that I had made fretless, and a new American Standard Precision V and all 3 otherwise really fine basses exhibit this condition. All 3 basses play just fine, with the outside saddles sitting flush on the plate. But is this okay or normal?
Thanx!
) that need the necks shimmed to whatever degree because the bridge saddles, especially the outer string saddles won't go low enough and the saddles are sitting on the bridge plate? I have a 98 Music Man Ray 5-string, a 2000 MIM Fender Jazz 5-string that I had made fretless, and a new American Standard Precision V and all 3 otherwise really fine basses exhibit this condition. All 3 basses play just fine, with the outside saddles sitting flush on the plate. But is this okay or normal?
Thanx!
I actually prefer the feel and sound of the stock vintage bridge on my MIM 60's Jazz. I really did not notice much difference in sustain like many people boast. The sustain of my bass is great with both bridges. I also prefer the softer feel of the cheapo vintage bridge vs. the higher tension of the 201, and I've tried both round core and hex core strings with both of the bridges, and my favorite combo was hex core with the vintage bridge - the feel here was perfect. And I even prefer the tone of the vintage bridge. The 201's tone was much heavier/bassier sounding than I suspected - too "heavy metal" sounding for me.
