Chuck’s JB-4 “ Bass IV” build

[Simon Barden]

Looking good. What bridge have you gone for in the end? I preferred the look of the bigger bridge (though it was maybe a touch too big). I always like chunky bridges on basses, especially if you are top-loading the strings. A thick string retaining bar goes towards making up for the body mass of a rear-strung arrangement.

Just in case it's slipped your mind, before you go on all the way with the electrics, don't forget to install the bridge earthing wire.

[Chuck]

Looking good. What bridge have you gone for in the end? I preferred the look of the bigger bridge (though it was maybe a touch too big). I always like chunky bridges on basses, especially if you are top-loading the strings. A thick string retaining bar goes towards making up for the body mass of a rear-strung arrangement.

You know I haven't even had a look at the bridges in ages - like you I preferred the larger one's shape but it felt a bit too big, so at the time I figured I'd go with a Badass style bridge. I'll have another look though as now everything is in it's place it might look a bit different.

And thanks for the bridge earth reminder - I hadn't forgotten (yet!) but your reminder will make damn sure I don't!!