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I took Bob's advice and got a set of the GraphTech saddles for my
MIJ jazzmaster, and I dig 'em too. I don't think the space between
the saddles is a problem. I use pretty heavy strings that seem to
keep them anchored down just fine. The better springs keep the
saddles pushed forward better than the stock ones. I've noticed on
stock saddles, the saddle can work itw way forward and that can
cause rattles as well.
My favorite new "Tighten the trem arm" solution comes from Maui,
who chimes in here occasionally. he put a very slight bend in the
middle of the trem arm where it goes into the actual tremolo. He
reccomends the use of a rag and a vice, and use just a little
force. I tried it, and after a couple of slight tweeks, it works
great. I still used a little teflon tape, but my trem arm has
never felt more stable. Before, it was coming loose about every
other day, and would have to re-wrap it with tape. you can bend it
even more for a super tight feel if you need to.
Chris
--- In , "Bob Cannistraro"
<cannistraro@e...> wrote:
>
> I use the GraphTech saddles and like them A LOT
- they come with new
> springs which are way better than the originals. I had string
> breakage problems and they have helped.
>
> I have not tried the TUSQ saddles but think they may be worth a try
>
> I seem to remember Dave Wronski saying a while back that a good
set
> up would be a mix of graphite and tusq but I don't know on which
> strings....
>
> happy holidays
>
> Boulder Bob
> The Beloved Invaders
