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| 2903.1 | It depends | RANGER::WEBER | | Fri Mar 11 1994 10:20 | 5 |
| On Gibson Tuneomatics, it is common to notch the bridge saddles to
match the curve of the fretboard. Whether it needs to match exactly
depends on your playing style.
Danny W,
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| 2903.2 | | KERNEL::MCGOWAN | | Fri Mar 11 1994 10:39 | 12 |
| Danny
Do you mean cut deeper notches in the outermost saddles, but leave the
existing grooves in the middle saddles ?
On my LP if I set the high E action to be 3/64 and low E to 4/64, then
the G is about 2/64 due to the neck camber.
Strats I've played have normally been set the same camber on bridge and
fretboard.
Pete
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| 2903.3 | Just play it! | NAVY5::SDANDREA | Tonya wacked Jimmy Hoffa | Fri Mar 11 1994 10:47 | 6 |
| geee, all this time, I thought my Les Paul neck was flat! To me, it
plays like a dream, and I can't see any noteable difference in
string height when comparing string to string. Maybe all the parts
have worn to 'fit' each other!
sd
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| 2903.4 | what he said | RANGER::WEBER | | Fri Mar 11 1994 18:09 | 16 |
| I actually agree with Steve--I usually find the match between fretboard
and bridge to be close enough for my low action setups without doing
anything else. I generally set both E's to 3/64" and let the D&G be a
little closer. If the frets are properly level, this works fine.
I have seen collapsed TOMs, where they have flattend out over the
years. It's possible to fix this, but a replacement is easier. If the
guitar is vintage, put the original bridge in the case for resale
value.
However, if the height difference bugs you, notching the end saddles a
little deeper is easy enough, and if you don't like the results, the
saddles can be replaced. If the cause of the problem is uneven frets,
fix them first, though.
Danny W.
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| 2903.5 | what he said I said..... | NAVY5::SDANDREA | Tonya wacked Jimmy Hoffa | Mon Mar 14 1994 10:41 | 11 |
| >>I actually agree with Steve--
made *my* day....thanks Danny! 8*}
I replace my TOM last year when I replced the tuning pegs/keys on the
Les Paul. I just installed it at the same height as the old one and
did nothing to the notches. I have the action set very low, and the
guitar plays like no other I've owned......stock. I never
even thought about the strings being different heights.......duh.
sd
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| 2903.6 | | KERNEL::MCGOWAN | | Mon Mar 21 1994 09:12 | 6 |
| Thanks for the replies - I'm not getting any real problems, but I was
curious as to why the camber of neck and saddles was different.
As you say, just play it ! :-)
Pete
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| 2903.7 | he drops the grenade and then runs......8) | NAVY5::SDANDREA | Plonker | Mon Mar 21 1994 11:35 | 7 |
| >I'm not getting any real problems, but I was
>curious as to why the camber of neck and saddles was different.
Oh sure, Pete, get me all riled up and thinking my Les Paul has some
kinda alien bacterial warpage, and then "never mind".....sheesh!
8*}
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