Fixes to reduce string tension.

[Thomas Erickson]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Thomas, rather than think about it, try it!

Some basses work better with solo strings. My Blockless sounded great with them and with no loss of tone or power. Actually, heavier or normal strings can 'choke' a top and the sound as well.

Check my first post on the subject - I have tried it, and thought it seemed odd. The thin strings just didn't feel right, even if the tension was closer to normal. Which I'm not convinced of.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Thomas Erickson

Check my first post on the subject - I have tried it, and thought it seemed odd. The thin strings just didn't feel right, even if the tension was closer to normal. Which I'm not convinced of.

On how many basses did you try it and what vintage and condition were the basses? String length?

Like I said, not all basses feel the same. Those that are tight, need help to lessen the tension on them.

[Brian Gencarelli]

Good Morning,

@Arnold- I glued the bottom to the block and then used two brass screws in the block on the overhang, which I carved around the lining to secure it. It has been up to tension for over 24 hours with no noticeable change. Believe me, I am keeping my eye on it. Also, it is fully seated on the block, it doesn't touch the top anywhere.

@Ken- don't worry, I have every intention of coming by the shop if you are in town with the bass in tow.

@Others, I will eventually try some solo strings, however I am not in a hurry now as the bass feels pretty good. I am beginning to realize how much the low neck overstand bothers me when playing solo rep. Orchestral music on this bass is fine. I rarely notice the long string length unless I am trying to do octave string crossings in half position, or a perfect fifth. When you hit thumb, that is when the monsterous string length hits you in the face. "A is that far away from the harmonic?!?!?" You also have to go farther down on bigger shift because of the overstand and the notes feel farther to reach. I really have to overcompensate on some of this Bach.

Thanks for the kind words and support,
Brian

[Anselm Hauke]

i think this is a good idea to easily check the effect of the saddle-height to the stringtension

[Thomas Erickson]

^^^ I'd be embarrassed to take a bass out in public with that on it, let alone present it to a customer.

[Matthew Tucker]

^^^ I like it, better than the moser bridge. It's clever. But what price?

[Eric Hochberg]

Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker

^^^ I like it, better than the moser bridge. It's clever. But what price?

I got this response from Moser's rep a couple of years ago -

"The price for the saddle for 3/4 bass including the tail piece fastener is
EURO 65.- plus EURO 15.- for shipping to USA. But please note that this
saddle has just the raw form of the instrument and needs to be adapted to
the specific instrument. We suggest to let this little work be done by a
luthier."

[Anselm Hauke]

Originally Posted by Thomas Erickson

^^^ I'd be embarrassed to take a bass out in public with that on it, let alone present it to a customer.

i think it is meant as a tool, not a permanent application

[Thomas Erickson]

hmmm, tools aren't usually screwed onto an instrument. Not that I have a problem with using some hardware to affix a tall saddle, but that's a bit much. I'm sure it works fine and everything though.