Author Topic: Series I Bridge (Read 202 times)

attmann · « **on:** February 25, 2008, 09:14:56 PM »

Hi everyone,
when trying to set up the string action on my '77 SeriesI I noticed that the height on those individual brass saddles of the D and A string is a bit exaggerated (by factory). In result the pretty drastic curve of the saddles does not match the curve of the fretboard itself and playability adjustment cannot be optimized as I wished.I don't want to file down the saddles because I wish to keep the vintage integrity of the original parts.Is there anyone who has to offer spare single saddles(which I could modify for the desired curve) as a replacement - or even a complete bridge?
Thanks everyone,
J?rgen

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2008, 09:19:59 PM »

You can order blank saddles from Alembic.

attmann · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2008, 09:35:34 PM »

Thanks for the info!

J?rgen

keavin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2008, 03:52:17 AM »

Actually you can file or have them filed down by an experienced repairman ,as you can see on mine I filed my own saddles & (saved a few bucks).

attmann · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2008, 07:38:08 AM »

Thanks for the pic and encouraging me to do it myself. Like I said I prefer not to touch the original parts - just in case it turns out that it felt better the way it was before. That is why I would rather use and adjust new blank saddles for my improvement attempts...
Thanks again,
J?rgen