More bridge options for Bass6 body

[Jebberz]

Still planning on buying or assembling a Bass IV of some sort. I wonder if it would be doable to have more bridge options, like a TOM Scheckter used in their Hellcat-VI, since I prefer to have a fixed (and non rocking) bridge...

 

[Zhaezzy]

I'll second that option a basic non trem option would be great. Ibanez make a sort of Bass VI with a hardtail.

 

[Jebberz]

There is always the option to buy a custom plate to make it hardtail

https://store.factionguitars.com/collections/control-plates

But I'd rather have the possibility to use a TOM or another sort of bridge. But I don't know if it is easy to program in their CNC Machines (or if it is there enough demand to do so)...

 

[aarontunes]

I'm not saying this will never happen, but don't look for it to happen any time soon. Extremely low demand, and - as per usual - adding a TOM is not as simple as it sounds. Programming a TOM bridge would also mean programming a new neck pocket angle. We would need to assemble and test at least one to make sure it's working correctly. Then we would need to photograph and document this new feature, and make the new offering available on the website. Lots of hours invested, plus the "opportunity cost" of all the other work that could have been done with those hours...all to sell maybe one Bass6 with TOM per year.


TOM on the Bass6 is a great idea, but I'm sure you can see why it isn't a high priority from a manufacturer's POV.

 

[Jebberz]

Totally understands