Pbass bridge problem

[f64]

Or, if your wife/GF has clear nail polish, that'll work too. Put a drop on my 64 Jazz saddle screws and haven't had to redo it in 20+ years including adjustments for different neck or strings.

+1 No need to buy a tube of LockTite when all you need is one drop.

 

[Slackerprince]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned this:

http://fullcontacthardware.com/fch-4-string-bass-bridge.htm

Saddles are locked into place and don't move.
I have them on both my MIM Fenders.
Great design.

S

 

[David Jayne]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned this:

Really? You can't believe that no one else has suggested he spend over $100 on a problem that can be solved for like 5¢ ?

 

[hdracer]

Did they discontinue Loctite 222 (purple)?

That was made precisely for that purpose, screws that might require adjustment.

Yes, it was replaced with 290.
290 has a higher melting point but otherwise the same properties.

 

[mystic38]

You are only correct if you agree with the OP that the bridge has nothing to do with tone

Really? You can't believe that no one else has suggested he spend over $100 on a problem that can be solved for like 5¢ ?

 

[Slackerprince]

Really? You can't believe that no one else has suggested he spend over $100 on a problem that can be solved for like 5¢ ?

I guess if you want to glue something into place, that's cool, but you can get a great bridge for $70 or less if you look around, that is designed to keep the saddles exactly where you want them.
It was just a suggestion.

S

 

[ShirazBop]

I AGREE!! GOTOH 201! HOLES WILL LINE UP!!

GOTOH 201 for Fender top loaders RULE!!!

 

[David Jayne]

It was just a suggestion.

I'm just messin with ya.

 

[Slackerprince]

I'm just messin with ya.

It's all good.

 

[wraub]

I can get one of these for less than $30, but why would this bridge NOT give me the same problem? Are the saddle height screws tighter or what?

The difference is that, properly adjusted, the threaded saddle bridge actually uses string tension to keep the saddles in place, and the saddles are slightly longer and therefore also keep each other in place.

I put one on my J bass, and even replaced a Badass with one on my P bass. Totally pleased with the results.

wraub

p.s. Also, agreed with the clear nail polish. Whenever I have needed a Loctite-type repair in a hurry (usually when I'm without Loctite), it's always come through and it's easier to find.

 

[megafiddle]

Yes, it was replaced with 290.
290 has a higher melting point but otherwise the same properties.

Thanks. Good to know.

When I first saw the 'green' 290, I was thinking of 640.

I still have a 10ml bottle of 222. Lifetime supply if it don't dry out.

 

[georgestrings]

It's just what I always have in the tool bag. Used sparingly, it's never given me a problem with the Schaller bridge I applied it to, including adjustments.

I've never used green. Is it lower viscosity than blue?

Yeah, using blue has never given me any troubles, either - just a spot of it, instead of drowning the screw with it, and you're GTG... I also used blue because it was on hand - long time Harley rider here, and I also use it on Schaller straplocks to excellent effect...



- georgestrings

 

[bumperbass]

I bought a couple Fender vintage bridges to replace the Hipshot Type A bridges that the previous owners installed on my MIM J and P. Although the Hipshot features adjustable string spacing, the G and E strings are too far inward, even when adjusted all the way outward.

The Fender vintage bent steel bridge has threaded saddles and is more robustly built than the MIM standard bridge. Genuine Fender part for about $30.

Thanks for all the replies. This made the most sense to me. Less than $30.

 

[electracoyote]

Yes, it was replaced with 290.
290 has a higher melting point but otherwise the same properties.

Good tip on the Loctite 290, I'll have to try some.

I have always used the Loctite Threadlocker 242 (blue), which sets up hard but can be broken out relatively easily if necessary.

I wouldn't replace a bridge when these solutions are so quick and easy.