Phil_Salter Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I haven't thought about Gotoh to be honest, but it looks like it doesnt support string through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Phil_Salter said: I haven't thought about Gotoh to be honest, but it looks like it doesnt support string through? Ah, I hadn’t even thought of that. None of mine are. Edited January 15, 2021 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Spaceman Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Short-time lurker first-time poster here. Aside from the BBOT stock bridge looking cheesy (which I could probably live with) , I'm finding the stock bridge on my 434 a tad uncomfortable under my hand when pick-playing hooky-style (which I am wont to do often enough). I've just ordered a GOTOH 404BO-4 from an eBay seller in the USA (couldn't find one in my country, I'm in Australia). String-through or top-load, zinc body and big burly-looking brass saddles. Before pulling the trigger I measured everything on the stock bridge carefully with a pretty good vernier caliper , as far as I can tell the screw holes and string holes should line up. That and the bridge has a nice chamfer on the string-through holes which will hopefully accommodate the BB string angle without having to take a file to the holes. Here's a link to the Gotoh product page: https://g-gotoh.com/product/404bo-4/?lang=en and the 5 string version https://g-gotoh.com/product/404bo-5/?lang=en OOh: Late update - just found this review on a US Luthier supplies page: https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bridge-and-tailpieces/bass-bridges-and-tailpeices/gotoh-404bo-4-4-string-bass-bridge-w-brass-saddles/#product-reviews Edited February 22, 2021 by Armchair Spaceman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdLib-3 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 22/02/2021 at 07:55, Armchair Spaceman said: Short-time lurker first-time poster here. Aside from the BBOT stock bridge looking cheesy (which I could probably live with) , I'm finding the stock bridge on my 434 a tad uncomfortable under my hand when pick-playing hooky-style (which I am wont to do often enough). I've just ordered a GOTOH 404BO-4 from an eBay seller in the USA (couldn't find one in my country, I'm in Australia). String-through or top-load, zinc body and big burly-looking brass saddles. Before pulling the trigger I measured everything on the stock bridge carefully with a pretty good vernier caliper , as far as I can tell the screw holes and string holes should line up. That and the bridge has a nice chamfer on the string-through holes which will hopefully accommodate the BB string angle without having to take a file to the holes. Here's a link to the Gotoh product page: https://g-gotoh.com/product/404bo-4/?lang=en and the 5 string version https://g-gotoh.com/product/404bo-5/?lang=en OOh: Late update - just found this review on a US Luthier supplies page: https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bridge-and-tailpieces/bass-bridges-and-tailpeices/gotoh-404bo-4-4-string-bass-bridge-w-brass-saddles/#product-reviews Hi @Armchair Spaceman did the replacement Gotoh bridge fit your BB434 without any necessary adjustments then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgull Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 @Armchair Spacemandid the Gotoh bridge drop in without any problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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