Gecko bridge string spacing

[gingerman]

Hi everyone!

I'm expecting a Gecko 5 bass build to happen in the next couple of months, but I can't figure out bridge string spacing for small/medium/wide Gecko bodies. Warmoth doesn't seem to be explaining it clearly (for Geckos, at least) on their website, and googling around didn't yield any reliable info. Could someone please clarify the following points?
1. If I want 17 or 17.5 mm bridge string spacing (with Hipshot A bridge), my only option is Gecko 5 small body, right?
2. If I'm getting the small body, is my only option the "small" Gecko neck? My only gripe about that, to be clear, is the fact that I rarely see any small necks or bodies in Warmoth's showcase (not even sure if I've seen any at all yet)...

 

[AutoBat]

Unfortunately I can't answer the first question.
For question 2: Necks (small/medium/wide) match up with bodies of the same name.  There usually aren't many Geckos in the showcase.  Custom order one!  Most of the medium sizes I'm seeing aren't much different price-wise.

You should call/email Warmoth your questions.  They're real people that aren't outsourced to another state/country!

 

[gingerman]

Yes, calling the phone is the ultimate way to get answers! The issue is that I - not Warmoth - am located in another country ~10 hours ahead of Warmoth office

 

[ihavenothingprofoundtosay]

1. If I want 17 or 17.5 mm bridge string spacing (with Hipshot A bridge), my only option is Gecko 5 small body, right?

Correct.  The Bridge routing page lists it as the "narrow" spacing, while the Gecko page lists it as the Small - minor terminology change, but that is indeed the correct bridge rout.  Here's a good spot to get one, with all the color & material options; a tad cheaper than buying from Hipshot directly.

2. If I'm getting the small body, is my only option the "small" Gecko neck? My only gripe about that, to be clear, is the fact that I rarely see any small necks or bodies in Warmoth's showcase (not even sure if I've seen any at all yet)...

Correct.  As noted above, the neck pockets on Geckos are not interchangeable.  They often have "unrouted" bodies that could be routed for either small or medium, though not at the moment.  They had a pile of Black Korina ones a while back, quite drool worthy.