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Golden Gate GB-5 Compensated 5-String Banjo Bridge - 1/2

Golden Gate GB-5 Compensated 5-String Banjo Bridge - 1/2"

Golden Gate GB-5 Compensated 5-String Banjo Bridge - 1/2
$ 12.43

Score By Feature

Based on 118 ratings
Value for money
9.58
Easy to install
9.38

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Product Description

An extremely stable and clear tone is ensured by the well seasoned, close grained maple base
The bridge top has a compensated design overlaid with long-wearing ebony, and the string notches are pre-cut
Banjos made in the old time style will fit old time banjos with a height of 3/4"
Below is a brief Product Description which will provide you with more information

Questions & Answers

Would it be best to go one way or another?

I think there's a front and a back to this. It is worse to install it backwards than to have a straight bridge. *br>Look down at the bridge straight down. In general, the piece that supports the 3rd string should be situated closer to the tail piece, while the piece that supports the 1st and 6th strings should be placed

Would you be able to tell me how wide this bridge's string spreads? Hello, Craig? Thank you for contacting me. ?

A 3/8" gap occurs uniformly at the bridge between each string.

Are these instructions applicable to left handed banjos as well?

You should be able to use it. It is stepped by the same number from 1 to 5, so lefties or righties should have no trouble handling it.

Selected User Reviews For Golden Gate GB-5 Compensated 5-String Banjo Bridge - 1/2"

A cheap banjo has been made sound better thanks to it
5/5

Despite me having an inexpensive "RW Jameson Banjo" with problems with sound, something wasn't quite right. A dull sound came from the 4th string. I also noticed that it sounded dull when I barred the frets and went down the neck. It sounds like a better improvement overall after installing the new bridge. Even though the 4th string has improved, the other strings (1, 2, 3) have improved even more. It has a stronger punch and is There was probably some kind of softer wood in the original bridge. There were no echoes like those on the Golden Gate The item I purchased was exactly what I wanted.

Joaquin English
Joaquin English
| Sep 10, 2020
I recommend giving it a try
4/5

In the first shipment I received, the bridge was broken in half however, Amazon quickly replaced it in a couple days. A couple of days ago, I tested this bridge on my Gibson RB- Although I liked the sound of the 250, I put the old bridge back on because I thought it sounded better. If you're only being charged 10 bucks then why not give it a shot maybe it will improve YOURS.

Drew Goldstein
Drew Goldstein
| Aug 24, 2020
I was able to fix the For fun, I bought a used banjo but the A string was out of tune by the second fret (standard issue)
5/5

I installed the compensated bridge and it worked well and was easy to install.

Izabella Price
Izabella Price
| Apr 14, 2021
Among the best prices and sounds you can find
5/5

It was the R I had picked up. I played the Jameson Banjo here and though the sound was good for the price, it was a bit tinny while fretting the 1 and 2 strings The strings consist of two. With the help of this, the problem was fixed at a great price and it took me about 30 minutes to change the bridge and reinstall it Make sure my banjo is in tune. I noticed the sound of the open 5th string buzzing for the first hour of play, but soon it settled down, and the sound is considerably improved.

Caspian Keith
Caspian Keith
| Aug 04, 2021
The 5/8" compensated bridge is very good
5/5

This is what I use for my left handed banjo and the intonation is pretty good. For the money, this is an excellent buy.

Bristol Gibson
Bristol Gibson
| Feb 10, 2021
A fix has been made for the intonation issue! Comparing it with other bridges, this little one is very good and offers a good value
5/5

When I played up the neck, and specifically, when the third string distorted and was out of tune, it completely fixed my intonation problem.

Journee Case
Journee Case
| Sep 23, 2020
This banjo has the right look for a vintage one
5/5

The banjo was bought for my husband since he is restoring his great grandfather's banjo, and it is just perfect for him.

Frank Moreno
Frank Moreno
| Mar 25, 2021
A nice bridge that has been compensated
5/5

This compensated bridge is very nice. The tuning is more stable and intonation is better on a five When buying a height, make sure it is the right one. It is best to measure first (or to buy two sizes and send the one that did not fit back).

Kamari Benton
Kamari Benton
| Aug 18, 2020

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