Would You Change The Bridge On This Bass?

Is it really causing problems?

 

What 'problems' is the bridge causing? If you dont feel the need, you don't have to change it. He's trying to sell you a product. Don't buy into it.

 

I can't say I've ever heard of this being a problem, even on ultra low end junk instruments. My bet's that the guy's just trying to get some more money out of you.

Don't replace the bridge, its just fine.

 

No. It's fine. Don't muck around with it.

 

i would not change it.....but i am one who says that bridge replacement is way overrated.
maybe new saddles....but the bridge itself....no.

 

The only problems with a bridge like this would be the saddles lowering on their own, and there are easy fixes for this. This design is mechanically sound and the only reason to change it out would be personal preference not because they are problematic.

 

agreed, don't change it unless you want to, I'm not a big fan of those huge aftermarket bridges anyway.
Really pretty bass by the way

 

are the saddles the thread style? they have threads across the whole saddle? those are nice bridges if so keep it.


If u change it keep the stock one forever incase you want to sell it, its worth more with it to a collector.

 

+100!

 

I had a problem once where the height screws kept vibrating loose & the strings/action would go way low. I probably could have used some blue loctite(non-permanent thread lock)but I just replaced the bridge. Of DOZENS of basses I've owned, that was the only time I'd ever had that issue. I think your *tech* is blowing smoke. I'd suggest playing the bass for awhile, & if the bridge gives you greif, replace it w/a direct(no additional crews required)replacement type. I've also A/Bed BA bridges w/standard Fender-type & can perceive little, if any difference. Nice bass, BTW.

 

Drop of blue loctite will easily fix it.

Beautiful bass, BTW.

 

I'm an advocate of not changing bridges for silly marketing reasons. If your bridge is broken, and you KNOW that its broken, a change might be advisable, but not if you're unsure.

Regardless... That's a VERY sexy bass you've got there. I love the white with the bound and blocked rosewood board. Very sexy.

 

It's a '75 Reissue, which means the original bridge was chosen to be historically accurate. I'd leave it alone. I've never had a problem with a Fender bridge with individual saddles.

And I'm not as impressed with BadAss bridges as some other players and shop owners. If you feel compelled to take your tech's advice, check here
http://www.basspartsresource.com/bridge_genuinefender.htm for a genuine Fender replacement that can be mounted without drilling additional holes. That way you can easily replace the original when you sell it.

Bluesy Soul

 

If it truly has a problem, and if that problem is the saddle lowering itself. There is probably absolutely nothing wrong with the stock bridge, however, and I would not even consider changing.