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Lakland 5502 replacement saddels to reduce string spacing


knoxy26
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Hey,

I have a Lakland 5502... love it.

But my main basses are either 17.5 / 18mm string spacing.

As a result, the Lakland feels more difficult to play.

I'm not really keen on replacing the bridge if I don't have to (any ideas welcome)

But I was wondering if anyone knows if I can just replace with some saddles that are adjustable or not.... to bring the spacing down to 18mm?

Cheers

Matt

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  • 2 weeks later...

I think they are just the standard barrel style saddles on those right?
So you could possibly get away with the threaded style barrels like Fender use on some basses.

BUT...

The pickups are designed for the original spacing so you could run in to issues with the outside strings not lining up with the pickup poles meaning they would be quieter.

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