Increasing string spacing from 16.25mm to 16.5mm

[Palta_Bass]

Hi! As the title says, i want to know that if is possible to increase string spacing on a bass guitar? I have a Samick Artist Series 97' MIK and I want to upgrade the bridge, but I don't find a 16.25mm one, so I'm thinking about getting a 16.5mm one. Would I have problems? The nut is 45mm height, so I think that I have neck space to do it. Sorry for my poopy english

 

[Northfear]

You can adjust saddles with Hipshot A style and I'm pretty much sure you can get 16.25 spacing with it.
But even 16.5 should work fine IMO.

 

[sissy kathy]

You are talking about spacing the strings another 1.25mm apart. so each out side string would move .625 mm towards the edge of the neck AT THE BRIDGE. It will be tight but I think you'll be okay.

 

[JRA]

want to know that if is possible to increase string spacing on a bass guitar?

yes. several manufacturers offer bridges which allow you to adjust/change string spacing to suit your playing preferences.

good luck!

 

[Palta_Bass]

You are talking about spacing the strings another 1.25mm apart. so each out side string would move .625 mm towards the edge of the neck AT THE BRIDGE. It will be tight but I think you'll be okay.

If the string are not in the edge of the fretboard, It'll be fine hahaha.
Btw, i think that I'm adding 1mm to the total (4 spaces between 5 strings)

 

[sissy kathy]

If the string are not in the edge of the fretboard, It'll be fine hahaha.
Btw, i think that I'm adding 1mm to the total (4 spaces between 5 strings)

Even better, I had to assume 6 strings because I didn't know for sure.

 

[Palta_Bass]

Even better, I had to assume 6 strings because I didn't know for sure.

Okay! I'll be posting the process!
I was thinking about buy a korean made bridge, that seems like Hipshot A (I don't want to invest too much money on it, cause' i don't have it)

 

[sissy kathy]

Okay! I'll be posting the process!
I was thinking about buy a korean made bridge, that seems like Hipshot A (I don't want to invest too much money on it, cause' i don't have it)

Have you checked the Hipshot D? Isn't that the type you have now?