Graph-Tech saddles???
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mayhem
Graph-Tech saddles???
Anyone have experience with graph-tech saddles? From what I hear they increase sustain and reduce string breakage. The actual brand name "Graph-Tech" doesn't make them for Rickenbackers, a local guy said he'll do it for $130.00 plus tax. Sound like a good deal? Is it worth doing?
well my question for you is do you break strings often?
I have the graphtech piezo saddels on my dakota (which is doing well now) but I never played it without them. I would say its not worth it justto get the saddles. 100 is a lot for a little more sustain - probably not noticable.
and your stings shouldnt break unless there is a problem with you saddles (such as burrs)...
JP
I have the graphtech piezo saddels on my dakota (which is doing well now) but I never played it without them. I would say its not worth it justto get the saddles. 100 is a lot for a little more sustain - probably not noticable.
and your stings shouldnt break unless there is a problem with you saddles (such as burrs)...
JP
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mayhem
They say stings will last longer, but eventually they are still gunaa break, you just get more play time out of em.
and really I dont believe that, all my strings loose their tone quality before they break. so I change them anyway...
as to sustain, Im not sure how perceptable the difference is. Id be amused if it was enough to notice.
JP
besides how is your local guy going to "do it". I believe graphtech has a patent on their saddle composition. I know they are not graphite, cant remember what they are made of though.
and really I dont believe that, all my strings loose their tone quality before they break. so I change them anyway...
as to sustain, Im not sure how perceptable the difference is. Id be amused if it was enough to notice.
JP
besides how is your local guy going to "do it". I believe graphtech has a patent on their saddle composition. I know they are not graphite, cant remember what they are made of though.
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mayhem
hmmm,
what guitar do you have? I wasnt thinking about most of the ricks having a bridge similar to a tune o matic.
There may be some logic in investing in the saddles if your guitar has a tailpiece. The extra length of string beyond the saddle would be cause for more movement over the saddle.
My strings go into the saddle and then through the body - kinda like a strat or PRS. So there is only a very small amount of movement over the saddle...
If you have some basic tools you may consider making the saddles yourself
http://www.graphtech.bc.ca/product_display.asp?SearchType=brand&brand=StringSaver
the acoustic blanks are probably your best bet. It might be worth a shot considering the blank is only $10. The hardsest part would be drilling the hole and tapping it for the screw. but that wouldnt be too bad if you have access to a drill press..
JP
what guitar do you have? I wasnt thinking about most of the ricks having a bridge similar to a tune o matic.
There may be some logic in investing in the saddles if your guitar has a tailpiece. The extra length of string beyond the saddle would be cause for more movement over the saddle.
My strings go into the saddle and then through the body - kinda like a strat or PRS. So there is only a very small amount of movement over the saddle...
If you have some basic tools you may consider making the saddles yourself
http://www.graphtech.bc.ca/product_display.asp?SearchType=brand&brand=StringSaver
the acoustic blanks are probably your best bet. It might be worth a shot considering the blank is only $10. The hardsest part would be drilling the hole and tapping it for the screw. but that wouldnt be too bad if you have access to a drill press..
JP
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mayhem
My axe is a 620, not tune-o-matic style.
I don't know what you call them, but they're the saddles that are adjustable in half a dozen directions. The ones you need to loosen the string, adjust and retune for intonation. I don't think I want to get into making my own saddles... I'm sure it would be a total disaster, I somehow always manage to blow up non-explosive materials and start fires where there's no heat or fuel...
I don't know what you call them, but they're the saddles that are adjustable in half a dozen directions. The ones you need to loosen the string, adjust and retune for intonation. I don't think I want to get into making my own saddles... I'm sure it would be a total disaster, I somehow always manage to blow up non-explosive materials and start fires where there's no heat or fuel...