Just changed my bridge

[eastcoasteddie]

In my original post, I did mention that I'm not crazy about the 16mm string spacing of the stock RB bridge. So I did some measuring and testing, and I realized you can successfully fit a bridge with 18mm string spacing.

I bought one of these "economy" Allparts chrome bridges for $20 shipped to my door. It is of a very similar design (if not the same) as the stock bridge, has a 2-13/16" total string spacing (18mm between strings):
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my pictures:




Here, you can see where the strings were with the stock bridge, looking at the marks in the fingerboard, and that this is just about the LIMIT you can take with spacing w/o the strings falling off the sides of the board when playing.:



And the old bridge next to the new bridge so you can see the difference:



I have to say that I am satisfied. I am very comfortable with thei string spacing and I only hope that I am not blaspheming here...

 

[Florin]

Thanks for sharing this Eddie! Blasphemy? We are very interested in modding our basses on this forum
The strings seem to be a little too close to the edges, but I think it is alright. Good job my friend

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Thanks for sharing this Eddie! Blasphemy? We are very interested in modding our basses on this forum
The strings seem to be a little too close to the edges, but I think it is alright. Good job my friend

Yeah, I didn't think that Warwicks really need any modding, because they truly are perfect!

The strings do seem to get close to the edge, but that's only in the upper register which I rarely use. But the strings are still 1/8" away from the edge at their closest. You can play quite aggressively and there will be no issues.

thanks.

 

[golem]

I can see your point. The 18mm is easier
on your right hand action, and your left
hand seldom plays where the edges may
be closer to the strings than is safe for a
klutz like me. And since it's a 5-string, I
know I would tend to avoid the high end
even more than I usually do with my 4's.

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