diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/ui/compact_meter_bridge.xml b/gtk2_ardour/ui/compact_meter_bridge.xml
index f3208cc69a..c3dafc27f0 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/ui/compact_meter_bridge.xml
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/ui/compact_meter_bridge.xml
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
           <VBox>
             <Hbox height="8"/>
             <Hbox id="compact_meter_strips_home"
-                  spacing="3"/>
+                  spacing="3"
+                  height="59"/>
           </VBox>
         </EventBox>
       </ScrolledWindow>