Double Bass Problem with G String Cutting Into Bridge

[jgbass]

I have no idea of any of you DBers have had this problem, but my string on my 5/8 German bass is making a notch into the bridge due to the string pressure. I raised the bridge once, but I don't think that is a long-term solution as it will just create more pressure and I like to keep the string action low on the other strings.

Has anyone had a similar problem and how does one solve this? Is there some kind of shim or something to use. Thanks for any info.

 

[Francois Blais]

I suggest you put a small piece of leather as a shim, but I have to admit I've never seen a similar problem on a bass bridge.
Maybe this maple is too cheap? Just wondering.

 

[Marcus Johnson]

I've only seen it once, on a thin, cheapo Engelhardt bridge. I did a temporary repair by filling it with Fixall and sanding it to shape. It held up fine until the owner was able to replace the bridge.

 

[jgbass]

Yes, could just be a cheap bridge. Its an adjustable bridge, looks a lot like the bridge on the other bass I have. Fixall, leather, hmmm, that's a possibility. May just have to replace the bridge. Does not seem to be a common problem at all.