Semi - Mosrite?

[GattonFan]

I, too am puzzled by the angled bridge saddles. I got one of these from Curtis, and thought it was drilled wrong, but he said that was the design. I have a roller bridge from another guitar that I may end up usiing on this one.

[dubtrub]

I, too am puzzled by the angled bridge saddles. I got one of these from Curtis, and thought it was drilled wrong, but he said that was the design. I have a roller bridge from another guitar that I may end up usiing on this one.

I'd have a hard time believing that they were drilled at an angle intentionally. I think these bridge saddles that are being sold now out of Canada are seconds or rejects. This photo clearly shows how they should be and are aligned properly and not at an angle.

[MWaldorf]

Danny,
I've seen that picture before too. If these are seconds, there sure seem to be a lot of them out there. I've seen at least half a dozen of these bridges, and that seems like a big lot of messed up saddles. Besides, wouldn't it make sense to drill the thread through the rod before cutting them to size and adding the top "roller"? The saddles on mine at least are three different heights to give it a radius, and all the saddles are at the same angle. It seems too uniform to have been a mistake. Also, if just the saddles were bad, you'd think there wouldn't be the other bridge parts left over to fill them out.
Not that I have a better explanation of the design, it just seems more intentional than accidental.
Mel

[sleeperNY]

The bridge that I received from Curtis also has the off center saddles. I don't know if they were made that way for a reason or were just bad parts. From my own experience I don't like the strings touching anything after they cross the center line of the bridge. It just doesn't make the best string vibration therefore affecting the overall sound. I set mine up and ground a new center line so the strings come off clean. I'm not sure about anyone else's bridge but the rollers don't roll on mine making me believe that they were scrap parts that never got tossed out. Maybe they thought they could fix them some time later on down the road.

[MWaldorf]

There's a picture of a late 80s Mosrite on Michael Marks website, and it's got this bridge (and a Semie Moseley badged Vibramute). Interestingly, it appears to have the angled saddles. It's hard to be certain, but zooming in on the image, it looks like the "roller" axles are offset. (roller in quotes since they don't actually roll)

Here's the webpage from Michael's site:
http://home.insightbb.com/~mosrite/wsb/html/view.cgi-photo.html--SiteID-1115439.html

Regardless of whether or not these bridges are intentionally offset, I'd perfer roller saddles. Does another know if the Hallmark bridge is a direct replacement for a Mosrite bridge? Are the bridge post holes and saddle spacing the same as on a Mosrite? What about the saddle height radius?

[sleeperNY]

Does another know if the Hallmark bridge is a direct replacement for a Mosrite bridge? Are the bridge post holes and saddle spacing the same as on a Mosrite? What about the saddle height radius?

The Hallmark bridge will fit the Mosrite. The saddles are a bit wider and it appears to have a bit more radius to it. I don't think it will hurt anything. I do plan on putting a Hallmark bridge on mine. I just don't want to tear my Hallmark apart to try the one I have. It is a bit of a pain to set the intonation on because the saddles lock down with set screws from the bottom and you have to remove it to lock them in place. I like the Hallmark bridge better than any of the Mosrite bridges I have had through the years.

Jim

[GattonFan]

I used a Hallmark bridge on one of my Fillmore copies ... had to remove the set screws to get the bridge low enough on the trem plate. And, used a Dremel to widen the holes to fit the posts. Otherwise, it's a good bridge replacement.

Dennis

[KRamone27]

I emailed Bob Shade and asked him about that and yes the hallmark bridges are interchangeable with Mosrite.

[revcapps]

As long as you take note, "project guitar" you'll be OK.
I'm in process of building one of the Semi Parts Rites from the eBay Jims Sale Abration auction site myself.
Curtis is a stand up guy and addresses any problems or concerns quickly and honestly.
Just remember, it is a "project" not a pre finished kit and will require some work to get the guitar to a decent playing, looking, sounding level.
You really can't ask for more from a 500-800 genuine Mosrite parts guitar!

[MWaldorf]

As long as you take note, "project guitar" you'll be OK.
I'm in process of building one of the Semi Parts Rites from the eBay Jims Sale Abration auction site myself.
Curtis is a stand up guy and addresses any problems or concerns quickly and honestly.
Just remember, it is a "project" not a pre finished kit and will require some work to get the guitar to a decent playing, looking, sounding level.
You really can't ask for more from a 500-800 genuine Mosrite parts guitar!

Absolutely, these are projects and fine tuning them to your tastes is part of the fun!