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Old 04-06-2008, 10:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Licensed FR Saddle Shims
Hello guys, it has been a while...anyway, I am trying to match the profile (radius) of the fret board of my Wayne guitar. Now since the licensed FR bridge is flat, and has no saddle height adjustment capabilities, I would like to add shims to match the profile. However, I cannot seem to find any. Does anyone know where I can get these shims, or anything remotely similar to use...or even a bridge or saddles that I can swap, that have the height adjustment (like the JP 7's bridge)...thanks.

Also, my bridge is similar to the one in the pic below, so it basically doesn't have those set screws out the back for what I believe are for intonating....so my question is, to intonate this bridge of mine, do I simply loosen the saddle screw, then adjust the length with my fingers??? Thanks.


Ok I found an answer to the second part of my thread (but I still need help on the first):
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Loosen the attachment screw holding the saddle to the bridge plate while holding the saddle in place. Move the saddle in the desired direction a small amount (about 1/16in on the first adjustment and your best guess on subsequent adjustments) and re-tighten the screw. [Note: If the saddle will not move forward because it is resting against the attachment screw, you can move the screw to the next hole forward on the bridge plate. This will give you more adjustment range. Also, if you need to move the saddle away from the nut to a position where the attachment screw can no longer clamp the saddle firmly, you can move the screw to the next hole back on the bridge plate.]


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Old 04-06-2008, 01:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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You can use just about anything to shim saddles, provided it's solid. I'd suggest nut shims. Ibanez makes a variety of sizes, and you can cut them to fit.
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 04-06-2008, 06:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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You can use just about anything to shim saddles, provided it's solid. I'd suggest nut shims. Ibanez makes a variety of sizes, and you can cut them to fit.
Can you provide a link, I've been googling all day and haven't really landed much. thanks for the input.


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Funny cause I have thought of that approach...perhaps some copper foil!!!
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Can you provide a link, I've been googling all day and haven't really landed much.
AllParts sells locking nut shims and Floyd saddle shims.

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Thanks for the info...

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