make my bass a string through?

[FletcherML]

Hey, I'm not really sure if it would affect my tone at all but would anyone advise making my bass a string through? I have a mim fender precision that sounds great and if I can make it even better I'd like to.
Is there any real benefit to string through bodies?

 

[CapnSev]

IMHO, there is absolutely zero difference in tone between a string-through and a top load bridge. Don't waste your time.

The only difference I've found is that a string through bridge helps make a nice break angle for intonation, that's all.

 

[MikeyThrottler]

My newest American Std. P-bass can be strung either way, and honestly, I can tell absolutely zero difference in the tone or feel. It would be a waste of money IMHO.

If you're looking to enhance your tone, there's a ton of pickup and preamp options available for the P that I would look into first.

 

[Delta_Petra]

Honestly, I just got a string through bridge, marked the holes in a 2x4 and drilled it first, checking the lineup, then used the 2x4 as a guide for my holes when drilling the body. The holes might have been off by a millimeter, but it isnt a big deal to me. Install ferrules and you are done.

 

[bassfunk329]

I did a string threw on my mim jazz. Can't really tell a difference I just did it to do. But the only problem I had was a fat chip of the paint came off and some wood with it. I don't care cause I got it for free and I modded the heck out of it anyways. So if you don't care what the finished pruduct is going to look like do it.

 

[bh2]

No need.