Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
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YeRedHouseOverYonder
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Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
I'm using string saver saddles on my melody maker and I definitely heard a shift in the top end. It's lost a little bite to it, but gained a "sizzle" that is pretty insane imo. Very clear and pronounced when played unplugged. Well worth the money.
It's funny how you can focus on one component of a guitar and forget that the bigger picture also has an impact on tone. You were saying that you had issues with the brobucker in the bridge. I know I developed "tunnel vision" and only thought of the wood/electronics without thinking about everything else. Everything contributes in the end.
How's the brobucker now?
I'm using string saver saddles on my melody maker and I definitely heard a shift in the top end. It's lost a little bite to it, but gained a "sizzle" that is pretty insane imo. Very clear and pronounced when played unplugged. Well worth the money.
It's funny how you can focus on one component of a guitar and forget that the bigger picture also has an impact on tone. You were saying that you had issues with the brobucker in the bridge. I know I developed "tunnel vision" and only thought of the wood/electronics without thinking about everything else. Everything contributes in the end.
How's the brobucker now?
Pierre
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Re: Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
Is that MM intonated?
I had these on my old MM90 Axis Sport. They do sound good, and indeed, softer than metal saddles (not better or worse, just softer).
On MMs unfortunately, mine were a bit loose and did not connect with the nearby saddles. I like everything to be tight and connected.
Is that MM intonated?
I had these on my old MM90 Axis Sport. They do sound good, and indeed, softer than metal saddles (not better or worse, just softer).
On MMs unfortunately, mine were a bit loose and did not connect with the nearby saddles. I like everything to be tight and connected.
YeRedHouseOverYonder
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Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
Lol, I guess the question wasn't directed at me.
Lol, I guess the question wasn't directed at me.
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It's an improvement overall - subtle but noticeable. It's still too bright overall. It sounded fantastic in my PRS. If I had a Les Paul or an SG, or even a Fat Tele, I'd put it there. I think it's just that this guitar needs a darker, but clear pickup.
Yep - it's been intonated right on the money.
These are not the stock frets - I had Frank Falbo put in some medium jumbo stainless stuff in '09 and I love it that way. It did change the intonation positions a bit but the end result it great.
It's an improvement overall - subtle but noticeable. It's still too bright overall. It sounded fantastic in my PRS. If I had a Les Paul or an SG, or even a Fat Tele, I'd put it there. I think it's just that this guitar needs a darker, but clear pickup.
Yep - it's been intonated right on the money.
These are not the stock frets - I had Frank Falbo put in some medium jumbo stainless stuff in '09 and I love it that way. It did change the intonation positions a bit but the end result it great.
Re: Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
I use the Graph-Tech saddles on my Silhouette Special, and love how warm they sound. The trem always returns in tune, too. I have another set for my USA SUB1, but that guitar is so dark sounding (and I don't have tuning problems) that I hesitate to put them on.
I use the Graph-Tech saddles on my Silhouette Special, and love how warm they sound. The trem always returns in tune, too. I have another set for my USA SUB1, but that guitar is so dark sounding (and I don't have tuning problems) that I hesitate to put them on.
YeRedHouseOverYonder
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Re: Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
^ The tusq saddles are "suppose" to give a brighter tone. I have them on my Jazzmaster, but I put the guitar together, so I have no reference point to confirm it. Still very clear and articulate though. I might put on the steel saddles just to confirm any shift in tone.
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^ The tusq saddles are "suppose" to give a brighter tone. I have them on my Jazzmaster, but I put the guitar together, so I have no reference point to confirm it. Still very clear and articulate though. I might put on the steel saddles just to confirm any shift in tone.
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YeRedHouseOverYonder
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Re: Went to Graphtech saddles on my EBMM, not bad!
I replied thinking you meant the Melody Maker haha. I took that picture prior to intonation
I meant that MelodyMaker, only now just realized it could also have been MusicMan
I replied thinking you meant the Melody Maker haha. I took that picture prior to intonation
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