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Posted on Feb 05 2014 02:04 PM
Looks like somebody got lazy with a metal lathe. I guess they're experimenting with the concept still, which is positive. (Trying to see the upside here) —He who dies with the most tubes... wins Last edited: Feb 05, 2014 14:06:27 |
Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England 
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Posted on Feb 05 2014 02:24 PM
Looks like the height/radius is fixed and the holes on top are intonation locking screws. Simple, I think I might like it. Last edited: Feb 05, 2014 14:27:31 |
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Posted on Feb 05 2014 03:16 PM
I hope it works better than it looks...
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Posted on Feb 05 2014 03:25 PM
josheboy wrote:
It doesn't look like it would work better than it looks. There are still going to be string jumping out of the saddle issues. Even a mastery has saddles that lower. No reason this one won't have the same problem. |
Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 245 Los Angeles, CA
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Posted on Feb 05 2014 04:13 PM
Plus, it's for righties only!!! Hahaha. But it doesn't matter cuz I really |
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Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England
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Posted on Feb 05 2014 05:22 PM
josheboy wrote:
The old type saddles to my eye look Robbie the Robot/forbidden Planet-ish. I quite like that look. |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 08:58 AM
Check this playlist for the video with the white Jazzmaster built by Dennis Galuszka - it has this bridge installed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cxFtlxkQQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNY6pelsjbklezNh6hKtEcw —Paul Last edited: Feb 06, 2014 09:03:11 |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 09:44 AM
I guess the idea was to create a bridge base that looks similar to a f-hole on guitars!? And: Is this bridge with the correct radius??? BUT maybe in a few weeks everybody uses this new bridge because it feels and sounds good??? —Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 09:50 AM
I can't understand how you're supposed to adjust the intonation (from looking at the pictures) —He who dies with the most tubes... wins |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 09:58 AM
HallmarkSweptWinger wrote:
That might be to help follow the natural alignment of the saddles and reduce overall mass. It say's at the bottom of the picture that it is reversible so I'm guessing you can spin it 180 for left hand players. Last edited: Feb 08, 2014 06:18:51 |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 09:59 AM
tubeswell wrote:
Loosen the top grub screws and tap the saddle back or forth I'd guess. |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 10:03 AM
I think it's innovative and shows that Fender is still involved in creating solutions.........in other words, it's a good thing. http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 10:10 AM
ColtsSurf wrote:
I'd like to see how it compares to a Mastery, probably more $$$ too... BTW I am NEVER going to understand that "relic"-ing business. Rusty screws and hardware, faux dings and scratches...........
Bill S._______ |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 10:50 AM
remora1 wrote:
Me neither. —He who dies with the most tubes... wins Last edited: Feb 06, 2014 10:52:49 |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 11:03 AM
So are these like 1/2-barrelly things that are attached with sliding bolts? Or... ? —He who dies with the most tubes... wins |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 11:05 AM
... Are the grub screws attached to slotted holes in the f-holy shaped bridge thing to let the brass saddley things slide backwards and forwards to intonate? —He who dies with the most tubes... wins |
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 11:08 AM
The only possible problem I see is that the slots or guides in the saddles for each string could produce sitar-ish sounds if the angle is off a bit BUT I will with hold from any judgements until I hear, see and play one. http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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