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Steven Smolinski (stevens)
New Username: stevens
Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 3:43 pm: | |
I've just bought a used fretless Essence. I've noticed that the bridge isn't parallel to the body. That is, the front of the bridge (edge nearest the bridge pickup) is about 1-2mm above the body, while the back edge of the bridge is suspended about 3mm above the body. It's a relatively slight difference, but I need to know if I should try to correct it. Is it not on tight enough? Is there a problem because most of the strings require the bridge to be forward for intonation? Any help appreciated. |
Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 541 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 - 9:44 am: | |
This sounds fairly normal. If you notice any problems intonating or in playability let me know and we can schedule your bass for a service evaluation. |
Steven Smolinski (stevens)
New Username: stevens
Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 - 10:20 am: | |
Great, thanks Mica. It intonates fine, and string heights are fine as well. I was just about to change strings and clean it, so I wanted to know if I should be alarmed by the slight slant. Maybe I should buy a new Essence so I can compare the bridges on them (always looking for an excuse...) :-) Steve |