I'm doing some upgrades on my strat, all new hardware and new trem with a steel block and everything. But I was wondering how much of a difference steel saddles make? I was planning on getting some to try out but I've been told that they make strings break more. Are they worth it or not?
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I just got some SS saddles and I like them so far.
oh btw, Get a brass block, you'll thank yourself later.88-89 Fender HM Strat(Dimarzio pickups)
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If you don't mind the modern look I would recommend the Ferraglide saddles made by Graphtech. They have the look of the "American Standard" Strats but have a graphite insert so string breakage is at a minimum. I have these on all my Strats & Teles(about 8 fenders in all have them) I also have them on quite a few Gibsons. The primary reason I installed them was to prevent strings from breaking but they added some warmth to my tone as well. You can loose a little of the chime but hardly noticeable to my ears."So you will never have to listen to Surf music again" James Marshall Hendrix
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Originally posted by dmandude123455 View PostI just got some SS saddles and I like them so far.
oh btw, Get a brass block, you'll thank yourself later.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100:1
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Originally posted by Bludave View Posthttp://www.graphtech.com/products.html?SubCategoryID=56
If you don't mind the modern look I would recommend the Ferraglide saddles made by Graphtech. They have the look of the "American Standard" Strats but have a graphite insert so string breakage is at a minimum. I have these on all my Strats & Teles(about 8 fenders in all have them) I also have them on quite a few Gibsons. The primary reason I installed them was to prevent strings from breaking but they added some warmth to my tone as well. You can loose a little of the chime but hardly noticeable to my ears.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100:1
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What kind of Strat is it and what kind of trem are you going to use?
I ask because, Callaham makes awesome saddles, and well, they make them for MIA (both offset and center hole screw) and MIM spacing. I'm not entirely sure on the spacing Squier or Fender Japan use on most models, so if either, that might be a problem.
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Originally posted by tc View PostWhat kind of Strat is it and what kind of trem are you going to use?
I ask because, Callaham makes awesome saddles, and well, they make them for MIA (both offset and center hole screw) and MIM spacing. I'm not entirely sure on the spacing Squier or Fender Japan use on most models, so if either, that might be a problem.Last edited by guitarkid; 06-29-2011, 07:58 AM.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100:1
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Originally posted by tc View PostNice! GFS has an amazing price/quality ratio man. Go for it. Just send them an e-mail before ordering, just to make sure the spacing is exactly the same.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100:1
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Originally posted by guitarkid View PostOk cool. I was just wanting to upgrade them to improve the tone, I'm not having any problems with string breaking right now. I might check these out. If the SS saddles break strings I might just stick with the stock saddles on the new trem."So you will never have to listen to Surf music again" James Marshall Hendrix
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Originally posted by Bludave View PostYou have to be careful in measuring to make sure you get the right one. I ordered a set from MF & they were way ti wide, I returned them & ordered them directly from Graphtech. I wound up paying about 25$ more for them but they fit perfectly & it took less then 20 minutes to change them.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100:1
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Originally posted by IanBallard View PostDamn... those large moving .gif sigs are ANNOYING AS HELL!!!!
Now, I dont have any trouble with string breaks. They have been doing me fine so far.88-89 Fender HM Strat(Dimarzio pickups)
Fender Blacktop Jaguar(JB/Jazz)
Guitar>TU-2>Ernie Ball Volume Pedal>Joyo Octave Fuzz>SD-1>Small Stone Phaser>Amp(Effects loop>DD-7>DD-20>Holy Grail)
Vox NightTrain 50.
My Band
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