A couple of weeks ago I picked up a 1967 Starfire II that had been the victim of a bad refinish. All the original parts were there except for the bridge saddles—which I’ve replaced. The bridge itself is attached to the body through a pair of rubber grommets. That is, each of the two bridge anchor screws runs through the bridge plate, then through a grommet, and then into the wood of the body. I’ve read elsewhere of there being a layer of felt between the back of the bridge plate and body. So, my question to owners of vintage Starfires basses is this: On your bass, what, if anything is between the back of the bridge and the top of the instrument’s body? Felt? Rubber grommets? Nothing? I’m talking specifically about the two screws that anchor into the wood, not the two height adjustment screws that press against the small metal plate under the bridge.
And any photos you’d be willing to share would be super helpful. THANKS!
And any photos you’d be willing to share would be super helpful. THANKS!