knoxy26 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hey, I have a Lakland 5502... love it. But my main basses are either 17.5 / 18mm string spacing. As a result, the Lakland feels more difficult to play. I'm not really keen on replacing the bridge if I don't have to (any ideas welcome) But I was wondering if anyone knows if I can just replace with some saddles that are adjustable or not.... to bring the spacing down to 18mm? Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I think they are just the standard barrel style saddles on those right? So you could possibly get away with the threaded style barrels like Fender use on some basses. BUT... The pickups are designed for the original spacing so you could run in to issues with the outside strings not lining up with the pickup poles meaning they would be quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totorbass Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Are you sure? In the Bartolinis there are blades, not pole pièces, I believe. Edited October 20, 2017 by totorbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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