Cat Burrito Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Interesting one this, bordering on mildly annoying. I own a 3/4 upright which is chinese. Very happy with it but the bridge was a bit weak so I ordered a new one. I got a 3/4 size one and then realised the inside of my bass is marked as 4/4. It really isn't but that's what it says. Anyhow the new bridge is too small & mine is obviously a 3/4 bass with a 4/4 bridge. Is this common or was mine a factory cock-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdstrings Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Get thee to a luthier who will asses your bass and fit a suitable bridge! Bridges come in many many different sizes and shapes -I keep a stock of about 20 different bass bridges but even then occasionally a bass turns up which none of them are quite right for and I have to order another..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='jdstrings' post='785416' date='Mar 25 2010, 03:05 AM']Get thee to a luthier who will asses your bass and fit a suitable bridge! Bridges come in many many different sizes and shapes -I keep a stock of about 20 different bass bridges but even then occasionally a bass turns up which none of them are quite right for and I have to order another.....[/quote] +1 A bridge of the wrong size for your bass can do damage to the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolCat Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) ....time for the old measuring tape.... How is the new bridge to small? Height or foot spread? Some instructions below to help identify the correct size for your bass. [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1158-3_4_UPRIGHT_BASS_ADJUSTABLE_BRIDGE.html"]http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1158-...BLE_BRIDGE.html[/url] If is short uncut (you know you have to trim and fit the bridge right?) you may have the correct standard size but you fingerboard may be at the incorrect angle with the 3/4 size body(it is 3/4 right?). If you are handy with tools you can fit some aluminium adjusters (just check the web how to) to adjust the height - if the foot spread is correct. If ebay cannot help (there are ok-ish chinese bridges there) then take it to a pro for bridge work pay and forget about it.... Edited March 27, 2010 by CoolCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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