Need Help --changing from 1 peice bridge to the 2 peice

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I have a beat up old 5 string Streamer Standard (2 pickup config) that I just recieved after my uncle passed away. I understand this is not the finest peice warwick has ever produced but it has a great deal of value to me.

For that reason I am going to completely strip all hardware and replace with new -- Active electronics upgrade (keeping original pass pups)
new JAN3
and replacing the old 1 peice bridge w/ a 2 peice

I'm pretty sure I can do the Active electronics and JAN but how the hell do I replace the bridge -- Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

I want to use this bass in memory of him but I have all pro equip and cant deal with the sound of this thing right now!

Please help
 
Well, first of all, you'll probly need some pro help on that bridge. Don't wanna do things badly with such a fine piece of wood. My mate is a good example of that you shouldn't think D.I.Y. when it comes to expensive instruments. He bought himself straplocks and got down to replacing them on his own, he had to pay 5 times more than it would originally have costed him to fix up his mistakes at the music shop. Oh, It was a Gibson LP std.! ;D
 
I agree. Although I think you can pick up these Streamer Standards for around $300 - $500 now. Thats why I am posting this is to see if everyone says it cant be done by anyone other than a luthier.
Thanks for the reply though
 
This other member on the forum got one for 200$!
And welcome to the forum, mate! =D
 
I personally would not do it. It's not like you just screw the two piece bridge on the body. You need acurate cavities to fit the two pieces. You're not going to notice much sound wise anyway (if you can hear a difference at all)............
 
Unless you're very handy with a router, it's not going to be easy. My general rule of thumb is "if you don't know how to do it, you probably shouldn't"!

In short though you'd use the bridge pieces as a template, place them accurately, mark them and then rout the area accordingly. Deep enough to house the parts as per your reference. The important thing to base it on is the saddle position on the one piece will need to be exactly the same as the 2 piece replacement to ensure the scale length remains the same - otherwise you'll bugger up the intonation and the saddles won't have enough room to travel to make up the difference.

If you bugger it up you could just re-finish with a solid colour and use a quality filler or wood to make good any areas.

Hope this helps.

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