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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/11/2009 : 21:09:41
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you can always use a sharp pencil cause most pencils not use graphite instead of the old lead.Rub it into the nut slot that works pretty
well, it makes it almost like a dry lube |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 01/11/2009 : 21:43:19
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Originally posted by zerksies
you can always use a sharp pencil cause most pencils not use graphite instead of the old lead.Rub it into the nut slot that works pretty
well, it makes it almost like a dry lube
Ouch!
Oops sorry, that was TD's $.02!
You're falling behind son! heh 
But zerk is right. Pencils are excellent tools to keep in the ol' guitarists bag. They can lube nuts, write songs, & test microphonic tubes.
A pen can't do all that! |
Edited by - DeFrag on 01/11/2009 21:45:37 |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2009 : 01:35:26
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Originally posted by FRANZONI
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Originally posted by Right Foot Boss
This topic could not have come about at a better time. Last weekend I got this huge urge to upgrade my Ibanez GIO. It has needed it for some time now.
Anyway I will be replacing the bridge saddles soon and am wondering if there is anything I should look for or aim to accomplish in the bridge area. I read the article in zerk's post about 10 ways to improve.. but I would like to know how to tell the difference between die cast and sheet metal saddles and bridges.
those graphite saddles are supposed to be good for sustain and reducing string breakage...if you don't mind the look from the traditional ones....
P.S.... Something i read somewhere was that Rory Gallagher or SRV(could of even been both) used to put the sleeve off a piece of electricial wire,on the ball end of the string to reduce wear and tear on the part coming out of the trem to before it hits the saddle..never tried this myself but i think it might of been rorys brother Donal who said it in an interview....
Sorry for lagging behind. but if you look in the guitar player repair guide verson #2 on page 45 Srv did use plastic tube to prevent sting breakage |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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Posted - 01/12/2009 : 13:10:06
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Another way preventing string breakage (goes for tele too) is to drill (like with a 8 mm drill) and file the holes that the strings come up from on the bottom of the bridge. Making sure there is no sharp edges, this is a little hard to explain, don�t drill too much!!!
This also makes the trem keeping in tune better, especially if these surfaces are oiled.
To get maximum quack from position 2 and 4, lower the middle pickup more than �supposed� and listen for the optimal quack.
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2009 : 00:10:37
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| Well it's not really a mod but works. solder the ends of you strings buy the ball the wrapped part. |
Edited by - zerksies on 01/13/2009 00:16:28 |
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Dr. Bob
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Posted - 01/13/2009 : 11:13:19
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Originally posted by zerksies
Well it's not really a mod but works. solder the ends of you strings by the ball the wrapped part.
Hi zerksies & guys
I have heard of this a number of different times,
in fact, I met a guy at one of the local recording studios,
that carries a mini gas soldering iron, & few feet of solder, in his gig kit,
to do just this, for when he is restringing his guitars.
I gather you do this as well?
And does it make that much of a difference?
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2009 : 00:07:25
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| no i don't do this.I really don't break strings at all.In my 25 years of playing i have only broken 1 string |
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Tweaks/mods for stratocaster
