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Thread #77420   Message #1380687
Posted By: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
17-Jan-05 - 12:31 PM
Thread Name: 8 String Bass
Subject: RE: 8 String Bass
Scaller and ABM 8 string bass bridge listed here

http://www.internetmusicsupply.com/a0033.HTM

Hip shot also produced 8 string bridges.

it seems due to guitar fashions, easier to find
5 and 7 string bridges these days..
but thorough internet search and ebay should turn up something eventually.

Some older style bridges have multiple grooves cut into the string block
that would provide compromised intonation spacings for a double string course..
eg. i found a vintage 60's new old stock Baldwin archtop bass bridge
which i intend using as a tenor electri mandola bridge when i find a suitable tailpiece requiring least amount of modification..

keep searching..
and good luck