replacement parts yamaha trb

[gvees]

After an extensive search which didn't really deliver some positive result I thought I'd ask here.. Does anyone know where to get replacement parts for older Yamaha TRB basses, in Europe..? In particular I'm looking for a saddle for the D-string of this 5-string TRB. Since it's broken... :(

Any help would be greatly appreciated..! The parts do not have to be new or anything, in good shape would be nice of course...

[gbm]

Not sure about the TRB basses, but I had an old BX-1 for a while and had to have parts custom machined when they broke. Not even Yamaha had any resources for me for parts for it.

[gvees]

that's my problem to... I can't find it anywhere... :mad:

[The Golden Boy]

I'm unfamiliar with the Yamaha TRB basses- but this line struck me:

If the TRB basses were girls, they’d be a lineup of smoking-hot Stanford University valedictorians.

:D

As far as the problem- if the bridge saddle is irreparably broken and that unique- you might be better off in finding a different bridge, like Gotoh or Badass.

[testing1two]

Since Yamaha has a large Artist Relations department and custom shop here in the states, it might be worth trying to contact the US Product Support folks and see if the part can be shipped. It may cost more than its worth, so you should also reconsider the previous suggestion of retrofitting a Hipshot or Gotoh bridge.

Anyways, here's a link to Yamaha US Guitar/Bass Product Support: http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/Text_WithCatMenu_SC/0,,CTID%25253D410085%252526CNTYP%25253D,00.html

[gvees]

fitting a new bridge is the last possible option. I need the original part. If it's way to expensive or just not possible to get I'd have to replace it of course..

Thanks for your help..! I'll try the link!