Heighten Your Tone with High-mass Gotoh Performance Built upon a heavy-duty hard zinc plate, the Gotoh 404SJ bridge is designed to accommodate both string-through-body and top-loading string configurations. This bridge’s high-mass design and masterfully precise machining elevate the tone and performance of any bass. Tone chasers will be sure to appreciate the clear, bright, and precise tone of the 404SJ’s steel saddles. What’s more, deep grooves inlaid into the bridge’s base ensure your saddles remain locked firmly in place, preventing lateral motion and enhancing sustain. Solid, secure, and versatile in setup, the Gotoh 404SJ is a premium bridge upgrade for the performance-minded bassist. Gotoh: Japan’s leading hardware purveyor since 1960 Founded in 1960, Gotoh reigns as Japan’s perpetual champion of machine head manufacturing. The company’s seeds were planted in 1950 when Masao Gotoh’s research lab began producing strings for violins. Mid-century disruptions in music technology prompted a pivot to guitar hardware, and by 1960, Gotoh was ascendant in the guitar market. Today, dozens of worldwide brands finalize instruments using Gotoh tuners, tailpieces, and beyond, arming players with reliable string performance and impeccable tuning stability. While Gotoh aftermarket parts can be difficult to procure in the United States, Sweetwater’s direct relationship offers an attractively wide range of Gotoh parts. Here, you can also find aesthetics and technical features that fuel your vision, spanning vintage-inspired favorites to modern designs. Gotoh 404SJ Features: Heavy-duty, high-mass bridge upgrade for bass guitars Robust hard zinc plate with thick walls increases sustain and string-to-body resonance Grooved plate keeps your saddles locked firmly in place Steel saddles sharpen your sound with a clear and articulate edge Versatile design allows for both string-through-body and top-loading setups Comes with color-matched wood screws and hex keys for easy installation and setup