Replacement for Ibanez Fixed Bridge (Accucast BIV)

[GeorgeSteph]

In my quest to return my 1990 Ibanez SB900 to its original, mint condition, I have been looking for a replacement for my bridge, as the plating has almost completely worn off the current one (see pic). Tuners look pretty good.

The closest I got to a stock replacement was from this guy here. I heard that the B20 was the replacement for the BIV. Would one of these work in place of the BIV? (Notice my bridge does not have saddle height adjustments, whereas that guy's do.)

Any ideas where else I might look for stock replacements?

If not, how about a suitable substitute?

Thanks!

 

[Zooberwerx]

I see 5 different models listed...which is appropriate for your bass? Your existing bridge doesn't look that ratty.

Riis

 

[bpc]

Your original bridge looks OK to me. That patina is something some people will pay for. It also looks like it is recessed into the body so a replacement will need to be exactly the same size. If it works, I'd leave it. It looks good to me.

 

[GeorgeSteph]

Thanks guys for sharing with me that you would be fine keeping the current bridge as-is. I have decided to get a new one, or if that's not possible, refinishing this one.

As far as which one at the Drums, etc. website will work, unfortunately, I don't know that yet. Any other Ibanez folks out there have ideas?

 

[96tbird]

It doesn’t look ok to me, the string retaining lugs have bent on that cheap cast pot metal bridge. Just look at them. Full failure could result at any point.

 

[Zooberwerx]

It doesn’t look ok to me, the string retaining lugs have bent on that cheap cast pot metal bridge. Just look at them. Full failure could result at any point.

Yeah, but doesn't "original" include having the ballends pop merrily out of place at full-tension?

Riis

 

[GeorgeSteph]

Anyone know if another bridge has the same profile?

 

[Zooberwerx]

Anyone know if another bridge has the same profile?

What are the dimensions of the existing bridge and string spacing center-to-center?

Edit: I would also re-post here: The Soundgear Club

These guys know every knob, screw, etc.

Riis

 

[GeorgeSteph]

What are the dimensions of the existing bridge and string spacing center-to-center?

Edit: I would also re-post here: The Soundgear Club

These guys know every knob, screw, etc.

Riis

Thanks, I did!