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Topic: replacement bridge for a Fender 400 |
Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2005 10:33 am |
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Hi guys. I want to get my 400 playable. It looks like both sides of the stationary bridge has grooves cut in it from all the use over the years. I would like to have a new one made. What do you think would be the best material to use? I want it to be durable and to have the best sound and sustain. It looks like an easy part to make. Maybe Duane Mars couyld make one.
Thanks, Dave Z |
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Brandin
From:
Newport Beach CA. USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2005 12:48 pm
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I had one made out of stainless steel. It seems to work well. I think the original ones
are chrome over brass. Have you tried turning
yours over?
GB |
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2005 1:19 pm
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Gary, I took the bridge off and looked at the other side and it was already used up. In fact, someone before me tried to smooth out the grooves. I'm going to get one made. It shouldn't be too dificult.
DZ |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 28 Jun 2005 4:02 am
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One answer is to turn the rod so that the grooves are under the bass strings, instead of the high strings. The grooves, being quite small, will not likely cause any ill effects there.
The rod is case-hardened steel, so if you get one made, be sure to use a good (hard) grade of steel. Also, remember to oil the strings where they drag across the bridge and nut. This improves string life and makes the bridge bar last much longer. |
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