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basso
Junior
Username: basso

Post Number: 12
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 1:46 pm:   Edit Post

Hi guys,about to get a new set of strings for my Epic 5 string bass,it's fitted with a standard B without the taper right now,will a set which has a tapered B work ok with the bridge,as you all know it doesn't have height adjustment on the saddles,please let me know,thanks,Julian.
jet_powers
Intermediate Member
Username: jet_powers

Post Number: 159
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 7:46 pm:   Edit Post

I got a set of DR Tapereds for my Rogue 5 and it works fine.......

JP
adriaan
Intermediate Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 164
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post

Julian,
Do you mean you want to use a set with a tapered B, and the rest non-tapered?
hollis
Member
Username: hollis

Post Number: 97
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post

Can't you adjust the height at the bridge?
basso
Junior
Username: basso

Post Number: 13
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 1:22 pm:   Edit Post

Hi,yes,i want to use a set of elixirs,but the gauge i like 45/65/85/105/130 and has a tapered B only,i can adjust the bridge,but it will bring the E and maybe the A up to much for me,and as you can't adjust the saddles,it may be a problem,they do a lighter set,but i don't like the strings to light myself,and i like elixirs!!so that's why i was asking about the B,but they are expensive and i don't want to take the risk!i guess i might have to bite the bullet and risk getting some,thanks for the reply's,Julian.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 1528
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 1:22 pm:   Edit Post

Our standard bridge doesn't have individual saddle height adjusters, we just feel the bass should be set up properly for the strings.

You you raise the bridge for the exposed core, the other strings will be too high. You can do this, you'll just need to file the saddles lower for the other 4 strings.

If you feel like you're going to stick with the exposed core string, then you can order a replacement saddle for the B string ($12) and have it slot for the string.

If you feel like you're going to bounce between regular and exposed core strings, you may have an easier time by getting another bridge and having one slot for regular strings and the other for the exposed core. Then you can get a reliable setup out of either.
basso
Junior
Username: basso

Post Number: 14
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 1:31 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the reply Mica,i didn't think about another saddle,i'm going to get the strings,and i will be intouch to order the saddle from you,then i can just use the other saddle as you suggest for normal un-tapered B strings,thanks,Julian.
811952
Intermediate Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 135
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post

Mica,
What is the price for a new 4-string bridge for an old Series I, including setup for a tapered-core B?
John
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 1534
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 12:47 pm:   Edit Post

These are supplied unslotted at $250. We can't so the slotting remotely, but since it's a blank slate, you can slot it for any size string you need.
811952
Intermediate Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 139
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 6:16 am:   Edit Post

It's tempting to get the new bridge, but I think I'll save up to use the Malthumb Alembic Aquisition Model (MAAM) and get a 5-string instead. I would hate to mess up a perfectly good bridge.
John

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