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They're not absolutely identical but the Nova looks very much like a set of these mounted on a baseplate:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Bridge-Precision-5-String-Bass-Metal-Single-Headless-Round-Bar-Bridge-Kit/233307037073

Bought a set for a project (that I've yet to get around to) after seeing this thread:

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/402221-headless-explorer/

And they're tiny! Interesting to catch up on that build to see that @DarkHeart eventually opted to use one of the Hohner clone units rather than these, and they do look like they'd be more suited to a guitar build than a bass. I'll persevere (eventually) as the individual units will actually overhang the end of the body I'm using to the extent I'll not need to route or modify it. Not convinced E string thickness won't be an issue but we'll see.

Looks like the Nova intonates in the same way - each unit slides on the baseplate to adjust string length.

 

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On 13/08/2020 at 12:11, Bassassin said:

They're not absolutely identical but the Nova looks very much like a set of these mounted on a baseplate:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Bridge-Precision-5-String-Bass-Metal-Single-Headless-Round-Bar-Bridge-Kit/233307037073

Bought a set for a project (that I've yet to get around to) after seeing this thread:

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/402221-headless-explorer/

And they're tiny! Interesting to catch up on that build to see that @DarkHeart eventually opted to use one of the Hohner clone units rather than these, and they do look like they'd be more suited to a guitar build than a bass. I'll persevere (eventually) as the individual units will actually overhang the end of the body I'm using to the extent I'll not need to route or modify it. Not convinced E string thickness won't be an issue but we'll see.

Looks like the Nova intonates in the same way - each unit slides on the baseplate to adjust string length.

 

It works, quite well actually, better than the rubbish neck I put on. For what they cost it`s worth a punt. Definitely use some washers on the adjusters though and grease it well.

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