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Post subject: 2009 Am Std ... Saddles & Height Screws are Rusted
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:29 am
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Waz UP Wit DAT?? :evil:

I got tired of cleaning them with a Q-Tip after every practise or gig. So, just good ol' wiping down when performing after gig does nothing either ... they've rusted!
Which aftermarket saddles and screws won't rust?? :(


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Post subject: Re: 2009 Am Std ... Saddles & Height Screws are Rusted
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:22 pm
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Stop using chrome plated. Use the steel or brass saddles and put some oil on screws.

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Post subject: Re: 2009 Am Std ... Saddles & Height Screws are Rusted
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:37 am
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DetroitBlues wrote:
Stop using chrome plated. Use the steel or brass saddles and put some oil on screws.


Bent Steel saddles are nickel plated according to yesterday's tech support phone call ... screws are zinc. Neither one - saddles or screws - should be rusting. When I worked circuits in and around Detroit, they never rusted ... just got stolen :lol: East side was my home (Warren & Cadieux).


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Post subject: Re: 2009 Am Std ... Saddles & Height Screws are Rusted
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:15 am
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I agree with Detroitblues go with steel or brass :)

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Post subject: Re: 2009 Am Std ... Saddles & Height Screws are Rusted
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:44 am
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bianconeri1993 wrote:
I agree with Detroitblues go with steel or brass :)


Guys, guys, guys ... they are already Stainless Steel/nickel plated. Thanks anyway.


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Post subject: Re: 2009 Am Std ... Saddles & Height Screws are Rusted
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:46 am
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bluezguy09 wrote:
Waz UP Wit DAT?? :evil:
... they've rusted!
Which aftermarket saddles and screws won't rust?? :(


Who cares?
As long as they do their job, don't bother!
Just put a drop of oil onto the screws, to keep them working.

Stainless steel strings do rust as well, depending on the amount of acid in your sweat.

It's normal that parts tend to rust, when they're constantly in contact with sweat.
The screws next to your palm will most likely rust, too.

I wouldn't bother replacing them, unless I want to sell it.
Then again ..... Vintage mania is booming! :wink:

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