steviedee Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Hi Folks I just took delivery of a second hand Schaller 2000 5s bass bridge, in good condition boxed etc to replace the bridge on my retrovibe. Unfortunately it's not big enough to cover the holes made by the ferrules! So basically I'm looking for a wider 5 string bridge! Anyone got anything? [attachment=159998:$_11.JPG][attachment=159999:$_12.JPG][attachment=160000:$_13.JPG] Edited April 15, 2014 by steviedee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Looks like a hipshot transtone or b style bridges might be the only ones that can do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWILITEZONE Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 what's the min required footprint i.e. covering size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Technical drawing with detailed measurements can be found here - http://guitar-parts.biz/hp193121/Bassbridge-2000-5-string.htm?ITServ=C513d0475X1455a16fc47XY5b7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 The current mm style bridge is 10.5 cm and the schaller 9.6 so a centimetre too short. I'd be looking for a bridge to cover 10.5. Potentially get away with a couple of millimetres here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubb24 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 you really need a bridge with a base plate wider than 10 cm?! most I've seen are all around 9.5 to 9.6 cm what is the string spacing of the ferrules? I just posted this bridge for sale, but as most others it's 9.5 wide http://basschat.co.uk/topic/234479-genuine-fender-hmv-high-mass-vintage-5-string-bass-bridge/page__fromsearch__1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 The ferrules are big musicman style anchor bolts on the side of the bridge. The hipshot B Style looks like 4.25 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubb24 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Oh I see! I have a Schaller 2000 4 string bridge on one of my basses...really great device with excellent tone and resonance. Sorry it doesn't work for you Edited April 13, 2014 by kdubb24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 [quote name='kdubb24' timestamp='1397403462' post='2423552'] Oh I see! I have a Schaller 2000 4 string bridge on one of my basses...really great device with excellent tone and resonance. Sorry it doesn't work for you [/quote] It looks great just to small! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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