installing strat bridge sections

[stonabus]

i was going to replace the bridge sections on my strat with these:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/s=accessories/search/bigpid/base_id/36932/
i dont see the little indent where the strings sit. :smack: isnt there usually a little crevice where the string sits so it wont slide around? sorry for the dum question, im new at strat mods
thanks

 

[ChrisB]

Re: installing strat bridge sections

There is no indent on vintage style bridge saddles. The pressure of the tightened string keeps it in place.

I am curious why you want to replace these. Are you old ones worn or ... ?

 

[stonabus]

Re: installing strat bridge sections

There is no indent on vintage style bridge saddles. The pressure of the tightened string keeps it in place.

I am curious why you want to replace these. Are you old ones worn or ... ?

well i have a squier standard, so i was replacing the stock ****ty stuff. mine are in bad shape. im replacing the tuners. i was going to replace the bridge, but someone said i could potentially ruin the guitar if i mess up. so i was going to, at the very least replace the saddles.
should i get these instead?:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/s=accessories/search/bigpid/base_id/36912/