Beer of the Bass Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I bought one of these bridges on eBay to use on a 5 string I am building. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200258838414&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT"]5 string bass bridge[/url] I tried to string it up today and discovered that the holes in the back of the bridge are too small for the last inch or so of my B-string to pass through. This seems like very poor design. I'm using 45-130 gauge Dunlops, nothing outrageous. I doubt I'll be able to return the bridge as I bought it several weeks ago and have already posted feedback. I'm not really equipped to drill out the hole neatly as I don't have a pillar drill, though I guess I could have a go. Are there any other inexpensive, 17mm spaced 5-string bridges out there? I guess I'm just posting this as a heads-up really, as a 5-string bridge which can't handle a B-string is not much use to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Is it really far out? Perhaps a round [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-PIECE-ASSORTED-NEEDLE-FILE-SET-SOFT-GRIP-HANDLES-/250648219622?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a5bcc4fe6"]needle file[/url] would be able to open the hole up enough - these bridges are seldom made of toughened metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 I rummaged around in my drawers and found a tapered reamer to do the job, so at least I've got the string on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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