ID this bridge please?

[magnaton]

Just acquired an old girl -- 64 precision with all the bad things done to it and parts changed haha. Pulled this bridge off because it's heavy and weird. Was gonna list it but I have nooo idea what it is. Anyone seen one before?

 

[Dean N]

No idea what it is, but something tells me that if it was cleaned up (and if it works well), that could look killer on the right bass!

I have no idea what bass that might be, but I do know it's not a Fender.

 

[magnaton]

Ha! Yeah I haven't had much experience with high mass bridges but the sustain was noticeable. Here's the culprit. Not awful tbh but not quite right

 

[7dollarbologna]

I wouldn’t clean it - it’s got gobs of mojo! Maybe custom?

 

[cxcxcx]

Many years ago, Dimarzio offered aftermarket guitar and bass parts in addition to pickups. Looks like one of their bridges:

Dimarzio Bass Bridge Early 80's Black | Mojito's Place | Reverb

 

[wraub]

I'd be inclined to replace the bridge with a vintage threaded saddle type and then play that bass often.

Ha! Yeah I haven't had much experience with high mass bridges but the sustain was noticeable. Here's the culprit. Not awful tbh but not quite right

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[magnaton]

Many years ago, Dimarzio offered aftermarket guitar and bass parts in addition to pickups. Looks like one of their bridges:

Dimarzio Bass Bridge Early 80's Black | Mojito's Place | Reverb

Perfecto! Thanks a bunch!

I'd be inclined to replace the bridge with a vintage threaded saddle type and then play that bass often.

That's 100% the plan!

 

[rockinrayduke]

Yep, that’s a DiMarzio bridge, made by Kahler, rare as hens teeth on the used market. There’s one on eBay. 80’s Kahler Solid Brass High Mass Adjustable Bass Guitar Bridge | eBay

 

[magnaton]

Yep, that’s a DiMarzio bridge, made by Kahler, rare as hens teeth on the used market. There’s one on eBay. 80’s Kahler Solid Brass High Mass Adjustable Bass Guitar Bridge | eBay

Thank you! Gonna list mine so reference really helpful

 

[Rockbobmel]

Nope. Here. >>> Fender Brass Tone Monster Bass Bridge for P and J-Bass Genuine Kahler NOS Parts | eBay

 

[Killing Floor]

Wow, that looks like a counterweight!

 

[JimmyM]

Dang, someone else identified it already. Used to have one of them on my 76 P for about a week. Did not care for it at all.

 

[Ric Vice]

I'd be inclined to replace the bridge with a vintage threaded saddle type and then play that bass often.

I play it as often as I can. The DiMarzio is a real step up from the original saddle bridge. it plays easier, sounds better, and sustains longer. Just my take though.

 

[JimmyM]

I play it as often as I can. The DiMarzio is a real step up from the original saddle bridge. it plays easier, sounds better, and sustains longer. Just my take though.

Some people dig them. Heart's current bassist who's the son of the guy who produced The Doors has one on his main bass. I didn't like how the saddles covered up the strings and it was soooooo heavy that even the Schaller that replaced it for years was a breeze.

 

[Trevor Vallis]

It's a Kahler Tone Monster and it's a keeper. £100 new, or sell it to me for £50.