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What is your go-to bridge???

What's your go-to bridge?

  • Hipshot

    Votes: 35 21.7%
  • ABM

    Votes: 4 2.5%
  • Badass

    Votes: 49 30.4%
  • Schaller

    Votes: 6 3.7%
  • Gotoh

    Votes: 19 11.8%
  • Stock

    Votes: 21 13.0%
  • Other

    Votes: 9 5.6%
  • Slotted carrot

    Votes: 18 11.2%

  • Total voters
    161
I've used Badass the most then Hipshot and and Schaller. The next project I am going to do will have a hipshot. I think I've use badass the most because they are easy to find and are a good stable bridge, although I've never really liked the Badass II's foot print, but at the time there wasn't as much choice as there is now.
 
I like my Kahler
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I know I'm in the minority here but, IMO, I don't hear a bridge making much of a difference in tone, sustain, etc. I've got high end, and cheapo instruments, and never noticed a real difference whatsoever. I've used all of the bridges I mentioned in the poll above ('cept for the slotted carrot). I base my bridge choices solely on adjustability and aesthetics. And in those two categories, I don't think this beauty can be beat... The ABM is close, but it's bulkier. The BAs are huge and bulky looking. The stockers just looks so cheap.

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