Neck set - bridge height question

[Craig Regan]

Originally Posted by Ken McKay

Hi Craig, Here is a sober opinion.

Since you are building the bass, start with the ideal numbers for bridge height and overstand.

Still searching for the ideal number for the overstand. I set up an adjustable neck simulator so my "client" could see what felt most comfortable.

It moves in and out for overstand ht. and pivots for the neck angle. The screw in the neck block isn't very cool but I was very careful.

[Craig Regan]

Came up with 1 1/2" Overstand, could be high but the bass is huge.

Ken, your bass is looking great!

[Ken Smith]

Cherry Back and Ribs? Classy looking fellow..

Minimum I think is 35mm and 40mm maximum for the overstand. Bigger shoulders might need 36-38mm as opposed to 30-35mm. Bridge height should be 6.5-6.75" at the center with lowish string height. This is my personal preference.

[Craig Regan]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Cherry Back and Ribs? Classy looking fellow..

Fun Fact: Cherry is part of the Rose family, Prunus Serotina Rosaceae.