4003 Intonation and Bridge Screws
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4003 Intonation and Bridge Screws
Does anyone find that using the soft metal bridge screws while intonating a Model 4003 creates a problem? This soft metal necessitates slacking off on the strings (unless you wish to replace them after they have stripped) which can be a frustrating task. Although I have adjusted to this requirement, I am wondering why these softer materials were used rather than something heavier. I have included a photo of this bridge with a closeup of the screw faces below.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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I have done a mod for lots of people that gives relief to those folks that liked what I did.
first I drop the mute all the way down.
I mill out the section of the bridge wall between the mute and the saddle assembly.
I lower this section down just enough to allow a srewdriver to get to the screw.
Then I re-assemble the saddle assembly with the screws facing the neck.
Before replacing the 'E' saddle ,I modify the post under the surface of the bridge so that it is about 2/3rds the width it was originally.Then I take a square file and file out the round corners in the casing.This gives lots more throw to the saddle and allows for any size of string or tuning.
From the top it looks stock ,but it has all the adjustability that is wanted.sometimes I change the screws out to either Stainless or to hex head.
But that is up to the customer or if the stock screws are 'Toasted'.
first I drop the mute all the way down.
I mill out the section of the bridge wall between the mute and the saddle assembly.
I lower this section down just enough to allow a srewdriver to get to the screw.
Then I re-assemble the saddle assembly with the screws facing the neck.
Before replacing the 'E' saddle ,I modify the post under the surface of the bridge so that it is about 2/3rds the width it was originally.Then I take a square file and file out the round corners in the casing.This gives lots more throw to the saddle and allows for any size of string or tuning.
From the top it looks stock ,but it has all the adjustability that is wanted.sometimes I change the screws out to either Stainless or to hex head.
But that is up to the customer or if the stock screws are 'Toasted'.
So you too want yours "ALAPWOB"?!?!