Flon Klar Guitars Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Anybody know what's available in a bridge for 8-string (4x2) bass? After much searching, all I can seem to find is the Schaller 471 from Warmoth and the ABM from AllParts. I'm sure they're fine parts, but are they my only choices? Anyone got an extra bridge they want to unload? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Only ones I've seen anywhere, to be honest. I'd guess ETS Hardware would do a custom one on request, but I don't know about pricing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 What about getting a Fender-style bridge or Hipshot B and adding an extra notch on the saddles? You could drill them out so that the octave strings go through the body and the regular strings top-load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flon Klar Guitars Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Well, actually, I had a bridge that was set up like that, but I wanted more intonation control, i.e., a separate saddle for each string. But thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Well, actually, I had a bridge that was set up like that, but I wanted more intonation control, i.e., a separate saddle for each string. But thanks for the suggestion. I have never seen an 8-string bridge like this. A small amount of metal work and you can adjust a 4-string to work like that though! I've got a couple other ideas as well. PM me if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flon Klar Guitars Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Well, I might be picking up a Schaller off ebay, if it stays in my price range! Here's a pic of the bridge I got rid of: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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