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Post subject: Where to get a short bridge saddle for intonation reasons
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:29 am
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I have an intonation problem on my strat. The low E string needs to be longer but the bridge saddle is screwed back all the way that it can go. Is there a bridge saddle replacement that is shorter than the stock bridge saddle? My tremolo is a fender american series tremolo assembly(the kind with the screw offset bridge saddle). Is there a fender tremolo assembly that has a lot more bridge saddle length adjustment?


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Post subject: Re: Where to get a short bridge saddle for intonation reason
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:59 am
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Sometimes you meed need to shortened / cut the saddle spring.

First, check your neck / truss rod for a concave bow.
A too concave bow = short scale = need to screw back saddle


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Post subject: Re: Where to get a short bridge saddle for intonation reason
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:05 pm
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I've got my saddle cranked all the way back on the low E. It's close enough, but sometimes goes sharp. I usually just tune it by ear and check tuning in various positions. Someone suggested making the little intonation spring shorter or do away with the spring. I don't know.


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