diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc b/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc
index 182ba79cf4..bef634c346 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc
@@ -1311,7 +1311,7 @@ Editor::update_title ()
 
 namespace {
     const size_t mixer_bridge_strip_max_name_size = 9;
-    const size_t meter_bridge_strip_max_name_size = 6;
+    const size_t meter_bridge_strip_max_name_size = 7;
 }
 void
 Editor::set_session (Session *t)