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Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 11:04 am
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http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/4_STRI ... ME_TLB4SCR

Could anyone tell me if this bridge will fit onto the classic series 50s precision bass, without any problems please?

Also, the Gotoh Bridge, will that fit on with no problems?


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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 9:02 pm
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Hi,
The bridge in the link you posted is a THREE SCREW BRIDGE which might work as a drop in replacement on some vintage 3 screw basses but not on the CLASSIC 50's RI series because they have a 5 screw bridge. You could still use it but would have to drill holes and I'm 100% against drilling holes on my instruments personally and I do not recommend you do that.

Also that bridge in your posted link has VERY LIMITED saddle travel which restricts you to using strings of a gauge range that will intonate correctly within the limited available saddle travel. It is always a good idea to look for a lot of potential superior and inferior saddle travel (relative to the nut) in a bass bridge because the larger the saddle travel the more open the instrument is to using different gauges and types of strings.

I would recommend the following bridges for this instrument.

1. Fender part number 099-0804-100 which is also called the FENDER VINTAGE BASS BRIDGE. This is probably one of my favorite bass bridge designs of all time. The threaded saddles on the old nickel plated originals got FUNKY with hairy fuzzy rust in no time. The recent chrome versions rust not so fast. Plus the threads allowed for various gauges of strings and string spacings! This bridge is COOL and is FUNKIFIED and has my 100% seal of approval!

2. GOTOH 201. This is an affordable and fully worthy ECONOMICAL high mass bridge. Other Gotoh bridges might not work but the 201 will. Very high quality Japanese bridges! Fender Japan instruments use at least some GOTOH made hardware. I like GOTOH products and I'm glad you brought them up because they are an excellent aftermarket hardware value. Everyone thinks Leo Quan products are so great, but GOTOH products are half the cost and frankly are from my viewpoint just as good.

3. GOTOH 203. Will work, but the difference between them and the stock bridge is so slight as to make no difference whatsoever.

OPINION: I think the relationship to the electrified tone of the instrument is more related to string selection, setup, woods and electronics than the bridge. High mass bridges certainly do add some sustain, however for certain styles of music and for some playing styles more sustain is not always a desirable thing since you just wind up with the same crappy tone that sustains longer.

I want a bridge that holds the string securely in place while providing a lot of saddle travel to allow you to use a bunch of different gauges and types of strings. For me the only drawback to the stock bridge is fixed string placement due the single saddle groove which the Fender BB-0356-010 Vintage Bridge remedies, otherwise the stock bridge is a very good bridge and I see NO NEED to change it unless you are unhappy with the string spacing. Your money might be better spent on better quality strings or a better quality tone capacitor that more closely nails the tone you are seeking.


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Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 11:27 am
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ah thanks very much brotherdave, gave me more information than I need, always a helping hand on the fender forums :) :)

Yeh, I have this fiesta red precision, bt i put a fretless neck on it, and i find that it doesnt have as much as a ring as my fretted basses, but i dont really like the bad $@! II bridge anymore, and I find it quite bulky as well. THe problem with Gotoh's is that on all the english websites, theyre all out of stock on every website, including the gold one which is in less demand. Anyway, I will get my hands on one off ebay, or maybe the schaller. my schaller machine heads are pretty ace as well, staying in tune all the time


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Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 12:07 pm
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Have you tried looking at WD's US website?

http://www.wdmusic.com/bridges_bass.html

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Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 4:42 pm
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I tried the Gotoh 201 bridge on my 50's P-Bass but discovered that the large saddles prevented me from attaining a comfortable string height adjustment. I contemplated shimming the neck, as suggested by some technical advisers but reverted back to the stock bridge and installed a set of flat wounds,...which sound great. However, the Gotoh bridge was perfect for my Aerodyne P-Bass.


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Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 9:56 pm
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Gotoh 201 bridgein 50's P-Bass is beatifult. Is perfect for Aerodyne P-Bass.


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