Gotoh 201 String Spacing

[Zibob]

So I am still building the bass started months ago and have got the pickups. So the problem I am having is the E and G string are not centered over the magnets while the A and D are. I saw this before on a friends MIM Jazz. So I am wondering is there any replacement saddles I can get to space the E and G strings by about 3-4mm out?

 

[Zibob]

right so I had a good look around and have found out the the newer Fender MIA basses come with a High Mass Vintage (HMV) bridge. The HMV is fitted with saddles that have multiple grooves per saddle so you can place the string in whichever groove will "cure what ails you". his as posted above is the E and G string not far enough out on the stock 201. On the back of this I went snooping and can find plenty of HMV bridges for sale but nowhere that sells the saddles alone, or saddles that have string spacing options like I am looking for.

Also this would kill two birds with one stone. I feel that the saddles on the 201 are just simply massive. Not the worst thing, I could get used to it but I would rather not have to get used to it and have the bass get used to me :laughing7:.

So does anybody know of an unchecked corner of the Intherwebnet I have not checked yet? Or any alternatives that do the same job (without getting a new bridge I quite like this one).

Just for reference to what I am talking about here is a picture of the HMV and it's saddles. The saddles are all I am interested in.

Thank you.

 

[Corey P.]

I found some threaded saddle options here:

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_saddles.htm

 

[Zibob]

While I thank you deeply for your leg work and input I don't think that the grooves are deep enough on the E to keep the string from sliding back to center. Thank you again but still not quite right.

 

[Corey P.]

As far as adjustable aftermarket bridge options I'd go Hipshot, as far as finding those particular saddles I'd think e-bay or talkbass will be your best bets.

 

[tubby.twins]

Or any alternatives that do the same job (without getting a new bridge I quite like this one).

I solved my bridge saddle problems with a Dremel and a cut-off wheel.  Work slowly and carefully, using eye and hand protection, and you can expand the saddle grooves one direction or another while making them slightly deeper.  When you're done you can raise the saddles slightly to compensate for the increased groove depth.

 

[Zibob]

Sounds like I may just have to end up doing that. If it comes to it I might just buy the entire HMV bridge and take the saddles. Pop the ones I have on a parts bass.