ped Posted 4 hours ago Author Posted 4 hours ago 19 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: It's also a demonstration that although high mass is different, different doesn't automatically mean better. Honestly, I was amazed by the difference (sounds like a YouTube video title) 2 Quote
Beedster Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago Lovely bass, and yes some basses prefer low tech bridges 👌 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Fascinating. In that they are so similar in many respects, I wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference. Just a wild thought - in that the original saddles share two strings each, I wonder if there is some sort of impact from the two sources and characteristics of vibration on each pair. But yes - a surprising result whatever the explanation! 1 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago This is what AI says - although it may have just regurgitated the above discussion 🤣 "Yes, there can be a subtle sonic difference, with individual saddles generally providing a slightly tighter, brighter, or more focused sound, and two strings sharing a single, larger saddle (common on vintage-style bridges) potentially offering a warmer, "ballsier" tone with a more pronounced midrange. The difference is generally minor compared to other factors like string type, pickups, or playing technique, and is largely a matter of personal preference." 1 Quote
Beedster Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 11 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Fascinating. In that they are so similar in many respects, I wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference. Just a wild thought - in that the original saddles share two strings each, I wonder if there is some sort of impact from the two sources and characteristics of vibration on each pair. But yes - a surprising result whatever the explanation! IME a change in bridge can have the effect of micro EQ (change overall tonality), micro filter (notch certain frequencies), micro envelope shaper (change attack/sustain), or micro compressor (even things out a bit). On most instruments switching bridges makes little real difference, but on some it can be tangible and helpful. It's always worth some trial and error 1 Quote
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