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String touching saddle
I've noticed that some of the strings are touching the saddle on my electric. Notably the high e string. Is this a problem?
It is one these types of bridges http://www.shopping.com/Gibson-Gibso...Gold/info?sb=1 The guitar is a String-thru body type of electric. Last edited by lutehole; 09-23-2011 at 10:18 AM. |
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You better hope all of them are touching the saddle!
I think you better supply a picture of what you think the issue is.
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lutehole - this is probably an issue of nomenclature.
The SADDLE is what the string sits upon; the BRIDGE is what the saddle sits on! So, the string HAS to touch the saddle, but you don't want it touching the bridge... Does this help? It will help if you tell us what type bridge (and/or guitar) you have. If the string is touching the bridge, that's a problem; either your saddle has slipped or worn WAY down. On Gibson "tune-o-matic" type bridges, the saddle pieces are fairly easy to replace, if that's the problem... This, of course, is assuming that the guitar is set-up properly; talking about neck relief, action adjustment, that type of thing... play on...........................................> John
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The highe e string is touching the back of it |
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If I understand you then it is not a problem. If a string contacts the bridge behind the saddle it does not matter because the edge of the saddle becomes the "fulcrum-point" (for lack of a better term) for the string. I am assuming you are getting no buzzing or string deadness. If not, then don't be concerned.
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Well, I may have to disagree with the no concern part. If the break angle from the saddle to the string mount is that great, tuning issues could arise along with string breakage due to the higher tension at the saddle. Bends will be easier, or should I say shorter to get to pitch. I think the guitar may need a setup. I am now thinking the bridge is too high. What is your action like?
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I believe the tailpiece suggestion, if this guitar has one, is a good fix. If its string through body, then the bridge and neck adjustment will be in order.
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It is a string thru body.
Thoughts? Is this common? |
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Don't know how common, but easy to see how it sould happen. Regardless of the string-thru-body thing I would follow the reccommendations given by B. Colossi.
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Most guitars that have the Gibson style bridge also have the Gibson style tailpiece.
http://www.shopping.com/Gibson-Gibso...ar-Nickel/info You say your guitar has the strings going through the body. What make and model of guitar is it? Can you lower the bridge without the strings buzzing? Is your intonation correct, and therefor is the saddle in the correct position? If you can't answer the last 2 questions perhaps you should take your guitar in for a professional set up. |
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