Members seanplaysmusic Posted January 6, 2015 Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hello! I have a brand new Xaviere Bass guitar (Fender P-Bass style) I purchased an upgraded bridge I have previously installed the same bridge on one of my fender basses sucessfully so I felt confident doing it again. The new bridge is 4 holes instead of the 5 hole fender style bridge originally on the bass. Like my other bass I lined up the bridge and installed. Unfortunatley when I intonated the new bridge I noticed the E and A are sharp and the saddle is moved all the way back as far as it can go. Moving the bridge back about a half inch would fix this problem however I am scared that would be sketchy considering this would be a third set of holes near each other. Any advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted January 6, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 6, 2015 You could always fill the holes. One way to do that is to drill out the holes just enough to insert a dowel pin. I'd use a hardwood dowel, and glue it in place. If you do that, the body should be at least as solid as it was before. No sketchiness in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted January 6, 2015 Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 filling it in with wood works, if you have the tools to do it properly. I suggest you just use epoxy putty to fill them. You can buy it in most hardware stores for a couple of dollars and it works like a champ. You simply break off a piece and mix it with your fingers like clay. Then roll it up so its thin enough to fit in the holes. Then pack it in there using a tooth pick or small screw driver till you get all the excess air out. It comes in a few colors, grey is the most common you'll find. The good part about the epoxy is it conducts sound well. I use it for shimming necks mostly. I have used it to fill in pickup routes and it doesn't shrink like plastic wood does, plus you can sand it smooth and paint it if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seanplaysmusic Posted January 6, 2015 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 What about just basic wood glue and round toothpicks? Thanks for you help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted January 6, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 6, 2015 Toothpicks sounds like a kluge to me. Why do something like that when it's so easy to do it right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seanplaysmusic Posted January 6, 2015 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 I also can chalk it up to experience and put the old bridge back on. At least then there will only by one extra set of holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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