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Rusted-in saddle screws...


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The saddle height screws or the intonation ones?

Whichever - after soaking in penetrating oil, not WD40 or Lighter fuel :( if they don't move by the appropriate screwdriver/allen key in the head, you can try gripping any portion of the thread that is protruding from the saddle enough, with a good pair of pliers or even better mole grips. If the screws are badly corroded they're going to need replacing anyway :rolleyes:

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Corrosion can effectively 'glue' the parts together. Once they start moving a bit of judicious wiggling gets you the rest of the way. If you can remove the whole bridge from the guitar then you can apply heat. That sometimes breaks the seal. Alternatively mechanical shock can work. The trouble is with small parts you don't have to hit them hard before you break them. If they are allen keys you could try gently tapping the allen key with a pin hammer to break the seal. Gently does it though. Good luck!!

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