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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: Steven Smolinski (stevens) on December 07, 2002, 03:43:20 PM

Title: Bridge Orientation?
Post by: Steven Smolinski (stevens) on December 07, 2002, 03:43:20 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.

Title: Bridge Orientation?
Post by: mica on December 24, 2002, 09:44:44 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.

Title: Bridge Orientation?
Post by: Steven Smolinski (stevens) on December 24, 2002, 10:20:36 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