This is a great video because Andi is playing "real" world jams and I really think the original bridge sounds better to me. If one is convinced that a high-mass bridge makes a huge difference then one must purchase and install and be happy. For now, I will save my money and play more bass! Cheers!
For me the reason is simple - if your bass is neck heavy then a higher mass bridge and lighter tuning pegs can help to balance better - did this on my Squier VM Jaguar Short Scale bass and now if played in sitting position it plays better. With a decent strap one don't need it. I am looking for drop in Fender replacement for SX JB75, J&D JB and an SX62 5 string - ideally with the quick release slots to make string changing easier. Now my Gibson Steinberger copy - that balances perfectly in sitting position and great for travel.
You say that BECAUSE you ALREADY have bought and swap one! Like somebody who buy a lemon car saying his car is super! But he's always at the garage in hiding...
I was thinking about that too, how much are you actually going to be able to tell just by hearing in a full band playing? I would think more when it comes to sustain and depth of sound, you can feel it. But if no one told me I wouldn't tell which bridge was which or which base had which hardware 🤷🏻♂️ it's all close lol
I think the high mass bridge is clearly a better made piece of kit but you just need to adjust ur settings a slight bit for the tone u want. I play in half a step down all the way and I like the extra solid bridge to keep the strings moving so much. It's not like I play like a maniac or anything but i find it helps sometimes. Slight change of the tone knob and and pickup blend and it's all good. More sustain and I think the open notes sound better 100% of the time anyways with the high mass. Nice vid for comparison. Everyone has their preferred sound, feel and ways of getting it
The difference is huge. And the stock bridge sounds better in almost every situation.
This is a great video because Andi is playing "real" world jams and I really think the original bridge sounds better to me. If one is convinced that a high-mass bridge makes a huge difference then one must purchase and install and be happy. For now, I will save my money and play more bass! Cheers!
Sounds better with the original bridge !? I wanted to buy the Hi Mass but now i'm confused...
BASS player here, low mass= more frequency transmission,
more mass, well, the opposite......
For me the reason is simple - if your bass is neck heavy then a higher mass bridge and lighter tuning pegs can help to balance better - did this on my Squier VM Jaguar Short Scale bass and now if played in sitting position it plays better. With a decent strap one don't need it.
I am looking for drop in Fender replacement for SX JB75, J&D JB and an SX62 5 string - ideally with the quick release slots to make string changing easier.
Now my Gibson Steinberger copy - that balances perfectly in sitting position and great for travel.
The stock bridge sounds better!
I have all my p-basses changed to the original stock bridge
Wasn't expecting such a clear difference, cool video!
Sounds awesome!
Havin an earlier model of the bass and both bridges, I get a feeling you didn't set up the bass after the swap?
lol, no low-end on hi-mass ?? Thanks God for this video cause I wanted to "upgrade" my guitar.
I feel like it sounds with different volume, standard is louder and i don't think this difference comes from bridge
Put on some good headphones and listen...the hi mass is much better
You say that BECAUSE you ALREADY have bought and swap one! Like somebody who buy a lemon car saying his car is super! But he's always at the garage in hiding...
Hi there, I want to change my bridge in my cv 60 jazz this bridge will fit into my bass? Many thanks
Hi, I'm pretty sure it will fit perfectly
Original bridge sounds miles better.
absolutely
did you do setup after change?
Setup for the bridge saddles - yes. Overall setup remained the same.
Original much better for me
I don't think the difference is audible when you're playing in a band situation.
more for the feel and playbility imo
Came here to say this.
I was thinking about that too, how much are you actually going to be able to tell just by hearing in a full band playing? I would think more when it comes to sustain and depth of sound, you can feel it. But if no one told me I wouldn't tell which bridge was which or which base had which hardware 🤷🏻♂️ it's all close lol
hi mass b more brith + treble and bass style MM old bridge more medium jaco style
I think the high mass bridge is clearly a better made piece of kit but you just need to adjust ur settings a slight bit for the tone u want. I play in half a step down all the way and I like the extra solid bridge to keep the strings moving so much. It's not like I play like a maniac or anything but i find it helps sometimes. Slight change of the tone knob and and pickup blend and it's all good. More sustain and I think the open notes sound better 100% of the time anyways with the high mass. Nice vid for comparison. Everyone has their preferred sound, feel and ways of getting it
I think the original bridge sounds better. I like the warmer tone it produces. To each his own.
standard sounds better!!!