Bass bridge design

[darkshadow54321]

I haven't read anything about this topic so I'm curious to find out what the conclusion is...

I've found there are various different types of bridges you can get for a bass, but they mainly seem to be one of two types:

1. Large, fixed mass bridge:

2. Split up, single string type bridge:

I'd just like to know what the pros and cons of each type of design are, and what is recommended... I've read that the Badass series of bridges are great, but some seem to prefer the second type of design.

 

[big_black]

Re: Bass bridge design

I like a string-through bridge, better resonance. Unless you have a trem on it, there is no reason not to.

 

[darkshadow54321]

Re: Bass bridge design

Back From The Dead!!!!!

 

[Kommerzbassist]

Re: Bass bridge design

I like a string-through bridge, better resonance. Unless you have a trem on it, there is no reason not to.

There are trems for basses? Weird...

 

[Imp]

Re: Bass bridge design

i prefer the large fixed mass ones, simply because its more comfy to rest your hand on one

the monorails do look cool though, and im guessing feedback handling characteristics would be different - having never owned a monorail bass (i think status do a lot of models with them), im not certain..

tom

 

[big_black]

Re: Bass bridge design

There are trems for basses? Weird...

Yes there is, but I was speaking generally about basses and guitars.

 

[rraawwrr]

Re: Bass bridge design

There are trems for basses? Weird...

Hipshot makes them, and Les Claypool uses one on his 4 string fretted Carl Thompson. He uses it mostly for vibrato, it doesn't seem very effective for dive bombs or bends. I don't think they are floating, but they could be...