Adding a Bass Tremolo Bridge

Talc · 05-17-2006, 10:42 PM

Ok, I am planing to mod my Squire Bass and I want to add a Tremolo bridge. I picked out the one I want:

[URL="http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=140"]http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=140[/url]

But the problem is I was talking to my bro yesterday about the Tremolo bridge for bass and asked him if I could put it on my bass, and he said that I would have to drill out a rectanglular section of my bass where the bridge is going to be so springs and such go in. I dont know exactally what he was saying but my question it:

Would I have to do that drilling if I would want to add this bridge on?

Also if anyone else has this bridge, would you review it for me and answer my questions? ALso if there is another bridge out there that I dont have to do the drilling and it is a Tremolo, please can you tell me.

I am just confused and I need help. Maybe if you dont understand what I am trying to say, you can explain to me how Tremolo bridges work and how to install them.

Greatly Appriciated.

Led_Zeppelin678 · 05-17-2006, 10:51 PM

Yes, you would need to route out a large portion of the bass in the back to install a hipshot tremolo. If you were to get a Kahler, though, you'd only need to route out a little on the front of the bass.

Go to the bottom of this page to see the routes for the Hipshot:
http://www.warmoth.com/bass/options/options_bass_bridge_routing.cfm

neatobassman · 05-17-2006, 10:51 PM

yea, putting in a tremelo does require some routing. Your brother is right.

Peg Dizzler · 05-18-2006, 03:29 AM

Why does everyone want to put a really nice tremolo in a guitar that's not even worth as much as it?

the101er · 05-18-2006, 12:06 PM

Because people can't afford to buy a new bass and then the trem

Or just to see how it goes

I want one in me Thunderbird

Talc · 05-18-2006, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peg Dizzler

Why does everyone want to put a really nice tremolo in a guitar that's not even worth as much as it?

Simple. Because I would not let anyone else touch my Warwick to route it other than me.

And it perfect already.

Thanks guys. I got my answers and I really dont think I need a tremolo anymore. Ill just buy a nice bridge instead. Thanks again.

Chaos · 05-18-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peg Dizzler

Why does everyone want to put a really nice tremolo in a guitar that's not even worth as much as it?

you could always take the tremolo off and put it on a better guitar if you ever upgrade it

::shrug::

deemo · 05-20-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

you could always take the tremolo off and put it on a better guitar if you ever upgrade it

::shrug::

yeah but then you have a piece of junk bass afterwards.

wicked_child · 05-20-2006, 05:54 PM

just wish that there would be a maestro of bigsby tremolo for bass. in that, you dont need to drill.

Incoherently · 05-21-2006, 04:35 PM

I wouldn't mind a trem on my p-bass. It's sound pretty cool... I just don't want to cut out a section of the body :/

the101er · 05-21-2006, 04:41 PM

I'm hoping to have a Hipshot installed on my Jazz, once I get it and finish the other mods

ReadThis · 05-23-2006, 11:43 AM

its incredibly easy to fill in the holes for a tremolo/whammy unit, so repairing it afterwards is, well, a piece of piss to coin a phrase. all it requires is the same wood as your guitar in a block big enough for the hole (any DIY store will be able to cut it to size, but keep about 2mm around the edge) then use a hardwood wood filler to fill the gaps back in. sand it down, respray using car paint, voila. maybe, what, 2-3 hours work, and maybe £25 to put it good as new?

05-17-2006, 10:42 PM	#1
Talc Viking of the North Join Date: May 2006 Location: California Posts: 52	Adding a Bass Tremolo Bridge Ok, I am planing to mod my Squire Bass and I want to add a Tremolo bridge. I picked out the one I want: [URL="http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=140"]http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=140[/url] But the problem is I was talking to my bro yesterday about the Tremolo bridge for bass and asked him if I could put it on my bass, and he said that I would have to drill out a rectanglular section of my bass where the bridge is going to be so springs and such go in. I dont know exactally what he was saying but my question it: Would I have to do that drilling if I would want to add this bridge on? Also if anyone else has this bridge, would you review it for me and answer my questions? ALso if there is another bridge out there that I dont have to do the drilling and it is a Tremolo, please can you tell me. I am just confused and I need help. Maybe if you dont understand what I am trying to say, you can explain to me how Tremolo bridges work and how to install them. Greatly Appriciated.

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05-17-2006, 10:51 PM	#2
Led_Zeppelin678 myspace/golgotha Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 5,919	Yes, you would need to route out a large portion of the bass in the back to install a hipshot tremolo. If you were to get a Kahler, though, you'd only need to route out a little on the front of the bass. Go to the bottom of this page to see the routes for the Hipshot: http://www.warmoth.com/bass/options/options_bass_bridge_routing.cfm

05-17-2006, 10:51 PM	#3
neatobassman MX secret Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 4 GP Slovah!! Posts: 5,150	yea, putting in a tremelo does require some routing. Your brother is right.

05-18-2006, 03:29 AM	#4
Peg Dizzler look I'm a TBF wannabe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still in the luthier's workshop... Posts: 5,065	Why does everyone want to put a really nice tremolo in a guitar that's not even worth as much as it?

05-18-2006, 12:06 PM	#5
the101er MX Bassworld Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midhurst, West Sussex Posts: 4,581	Because people can't afford to buy a new bass and then the trem Or just to see how it goes I want one in me Thunderbird

05-20-2006, 05:54 PM	#9
wicked_child time to rock and roar Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,688	just wish that there would be a maestro of bigsby tremolo for bass. in that, you dont need to drill.

05-21-2006, 04:35 PM	#10
Incoherently Part of the solution. Join Date: May 2006 Location: The lollipop guild. Posts: 9	I wouldn't mind a trem on my p-bass. It's sound pretty cool... I just don't want to cut out a section of the body :/

05-21-2006, 04:41 PM	#11
the101er MX Bassworld Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midhurst, West Sussex Posts: 4,581	I'm hoping to have a Hipshot installed on my Jazz, once I get it and finish the other mods

05-23-2006, 11:43 AM	#12
ReadThis Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6	its incredibly easy to fill in the holes for a tremolo/whammy unit, so repairing it afterwards is, well, a piece of piss to coin a phrase. all it requires is the same wood as your guitar in a block big enough for the hole (any DIY store will be able to cut it to size, but keep about 2mm around the edge) then use a hardwood wood filler to fill the gaps back in. sand it down, respray using car paint, voila. maybe, what, 2-3 hours work, and maybe £25 to put it good as new?