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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2008, 02:40:44 PM »
Quote from: lowend1 on August 27, 2008, 12:30:02 PM
.... Actually, my biggest problem is the narrow neck and string spacing - almost everything is a 20mm spread string to string - I've come across a few that would work outside of that limitation.

The Schaller 2000 (not the roller bridge) will work even on string spacing of 2" or a little less. But it's very low profile, it would probably have to be shimmed. And it's not cheap. It has a 5-hole Fender pattern base.
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2008, 06:57:07 PM »
Just what I like, sexy bass talkin. :mrgreen:
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2008, 08:00:26 PM »
Quote from: lowend1 on August 27, 2008, 12:30:02 PM
You are correct, Granny - the spacing of the mounting bolts (I'm not going down Mark's slippery language slope again) is narrower - I compared it to a 3-point I had laying around, and it's a no-go. Tragically, Uwe's stroke of genius may not do the trick either. I may have to end up just slamming the bridge down to the body with a pair of generic 8x1.25 bolts. Actually, my biggest problem is the narrow neck and string spacing - almost everything is a 20mm spread string to string - I've come across a few that would work outside of that limitation.
make sure you lube your "mounting bolts"
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2008, 09:50:24 PM »

"make sure you lube your "mounting bolts"

"Just what I like, sexy bass talkin."

Well at least I'm home now................so much for the backpressure  :P
 
 
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2008, 03:59:22 AM »
There is another simple trick: How about filing the saddle sluts, errm, slots deeper? That should give you quite a bit lower action unless the saddles are already so low that filing them deeper will have the strings contact the bridge.

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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2008, 04:28:16 AM »
Quote from: uwe on August 28, 2008, 03:59:22 AM
There is another simple trick: How about filing the saddle sluts, errm, slots deeper? That should give you quite a bit lower action unless the saddles are already so low that filing them deeper will have the strings contact the bridge.

Uwe

PS: We should rename this site "The Last Double Entendre".

Good idea - and I have considered it, but (seriously)...
The tool I have is too large for that slot, and I fear if I open it up too much, it will never be the same. :mrgreen: ;D :mrgreen: ;D
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2008, 08:03:38 AM »

 "The tool I have is too large for that slot, and I fear if I open it up too much, it will never be the same. "

 See, that's when it gets fun!  ;)   
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2008, 09:33:31 AM »
Once you go black, there's no way back. Oops, sorry for that, guys!  :o
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2008, 10:48:34 AM »

 "Once you go black, there's no way back. Oops, sorry for that, guys!"


.................Not true!  ;D
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #24 on: August 28, 2008, 11:02:27 AM »
This is about black hardware I presume?
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2008, 11:24:16 AM »
If the bridge in question has slots, it must not be a nylon saddle copy.

In any case, minor surgery can tighten up those loose slots. It's disconcerting to have your string wandering around aimlessly in a big slot.
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2008, 11:27:37 AM »
Ain't right if it ain't tight.
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2008, 11:56:18 AM »
Quote from: Dave W on August 28, 2008, 11:24:16 AM
If the bridge in question has slots, it must not be a nylon saddle copy.

In any case, minor surgery can tighten up those loose slots. It's disconcerting to have your string wandering around aimlessly in a big slot.

Disconcerting?
Actually the saddles are plastic - nylon would be an improvement.
I'm just surprised that we haven't discussed as to whether a really good nut would help the problem. I wouldn't want one of those black ones - I think the old school bone is preferable.
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2008, 11:58:10 AM »

 "Ain't right if it ain't tight."


 I bow to you sir!..........Snappy comeback  ;)
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Re: The infamous 2-point bridge
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2008, 12:18:59 PM »
Quote from: uwe on August 28, 2008, 11:27:37 AM
Ain't right if it ain't tight.

Title of one of Goethe's lesser-known works.
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