Is this an easy fix?

[spencer4hire]

I bought a "Big Box" yesterday and did not check it out as good as I should of. Pics will show what I am asking about.
Can I just move the bridge over?

[kelly user]

the slots in the bridge weren't cut correctly, that and the bridge pick-up is tilted back a bit.

other than that it is a really nice looking guitar.

[straycat]

I'm not sure on an Ibanez the bridge may not be glued down you might be able to loosen the strings and move it over.The saddles can be re-cut easily.If it were me I buy new saddles and do the job right.If you bought it new I would make the dealer correct this.Nice guitars aren't they?

[Newc]

Knock out those abalone tabs and you'll probably find screws for the base.

You may also be able to find a bridge that has a wider saddle groove spacing, or have some blank saddles cut to the correct spacing on the treble side.

But if it's store-bought-new, send it back with these pics and have them send you one that doesn't look like that.

[spencer4hire]

It is a floating bridge. I can loosen strings and move the bridge. It is held to the guitar by the strings. I may exchange it for another one today.

[spencer4hire]

Nice guitars aren't they?

I think they are very nice guitars. I just wish I would of checked it out better instead of being struck by its beauty and the excitement of getting a new guitar This is my first "Big Box".

[zeegler]

It is a floating bridge. I can loosen strings and move the bridge. It is held to the guitar by the strings. I may exchange it for another one today.

I'm confused here. What's the problem? If the bridge moves, then move it and the problem is solved right? There is nothing wrong with the bridge, the slots are right in the centre of the saddles.

[zeegler]

I think they are very nice guitars. I just wish I would of checked it out better instead of being struck by its beauty and the excitement of getting a new guitar This is my first "Big Box".

Sorry, I gotta play Ron for a sec here.

"I just wish I would have checked it out better..."

Corrected.

[j2379]

just loosen the strings, remove the bridge get some double sided tape & stick the bridge down in the correct spot.

[Budman68]

Beautiful looking guitar !

[spencer4hire]

Sorry, I gotta play Ron for a sec here.

"I just wish I would have checked it out better..."

Corrected.

Thanks Zeeg Who woulda thunk a Canadian correcting my english grammar EHHH:ROTF:

[zeegler]

By the way, that is a really pretty guitar. What kind of wood is the binding?

[fett]

just loosen the strings, remove the bridge get some double sided tape & stick the bridge down in the correct spot.

Don't do that. Let it float. That's an interesting bridge set-up. A TOM and a floater. The intonation possibilities are endless.:ROTF: And, probably a big pain the the ass. Nice guitar, BTW.

[kelly user]

I'm confused here. What's the problem? If the bridge moves, then move it and the problem is solved right? There is nothing wrong with the bridge, the slots are right in the center of the saddles.

you crazy Canadian, the slots are cut wrong, just because they are cut in the center doesn't mean they are correct.

[spencer4hire]

Problem Solved! Took back to where I purchased it and the
owner/guitar tech slid the bridge over and waa laa strings now go directly over pole pieces and there is equal spacing on both sides of the fretboard. I should of just done it myself but it was unknown territory. Thanks for all the advice and comments. I will try to post better pics in the guitars by other MFG's later.