bakerster135 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 So, my AVRI 62 Jazz Bass has the vintage threaded saddles on it ([url="https://www.allparts.com/assets/images/products/BB-0355-001-w.jpg"]these[/url], if you're not familiar with what I mean!). The problem is that I'm quite a heavy right-hand player, and I keep wearing out the threads on the E String saddle, which means the string doesn't stay in place and ends up wobbling about between the threads...I've been through five saddles now (official Fender ones which are actually ridiculously expensive for what they are), and this keeps happening! Rather than change my technique, is anyone aware of a way around this, or if there is some method of strengthening the threads on the saddle so they don't wear out quite as easily? I (and my wallet) would appreciate any advice that anyone can give! Thanks, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Is it of vital importance that they have to be vintage style saddles? If not just replace them with something better with a single string groove on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I would think a needle file to enhance/deepen/enlarge the 'chosen thread' of the saddle should solve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hey Alex, I may have the solution so have PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions guys, and for the PM Chris! I think I'll buy a 70s bridge and transplant the saddles, should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I guess a worn E could be inverted and swapped with an inverted D or G ( both with the height adjusters removed and used the other way round ) and then you would get twice the life ! Just a thought . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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