Fri May 07, 2010 2:24 am
Fri May 07, 2010 3:42 pm
AlEebee wrote:What it says really. Is there any reason one could not obtain the bridge unit & ferrules for a 3+2 L2500 and retrofit it to the older 4+1 versions that only string through the bridge but not body?
Would such a change be a direct swap size wise on the bridge - I know I should open my two up and get out a tape measure, but I'm working with only one good hand at the mo & I'm lazy
Sat May 08, 2010 4:35 am
Sat May 08, 2010 8:40 am
AlEebee wrote:Interesting. Thanks. I was only thinking of changing the older fretted bass in the thought that it might tighten & focus the B. So your mod is actually to remove the string through on a 3+2 which you've found has a beneficial effect on the sound.
If its the same bridge just with screws out then perhaps just through body the B on the 4+1 for the (apparent) tightening of that string and leave the rest - but then again the serial on the neck plate stamp is early (B000627) so perhaps I should leave well alone! In a band situation it's fine, just sounds a bit flabby on its own
Sun May 09, 2010 4:06 pm
Ken Baker wrote:AlEebee wrote:Interesting. Thanks. I was only thinking of changing the older fretted bass in the thought that it might tighten & focus the B. So your mod is actually to remove the string through on a 3+2 which you've found has a beneficial effect on the sound.
Yes. Just remember that it's more than just top loading. That bridge is seriously attached to the body.If its the same bridge just with screws out then perhaps just through body the B on the 4+1 for the (apparent) tightening of that string and leave the rest - but then again the serial on the neck plate stamp is early (B000627) so perhaps I should leave well alone! In a band situation it's fine, just sounds a bit flabby on its own
It's obviously your bass to do with as you please. But perhaps playing with different strings might be enlightening before going the surgical route.
Best of luck to you and heal well.
Ken...