OK, Im reeeeeally P!$$ed off now. I've had my US Strat Plus for 17 years now and recently, say within the last 4 years, I've been going through strings (especially 0.26 D string) at a rate of every other gig. Sometimes I'll string it completely on the Monday, gig on the Wednesday, gig on the Thursday (break a D string) and re-string on the Friday, ready for the weekend. The bridge saddles are those US powder coated type. It seems like the strings are cutting grooves into the saddles. I remove all the burrs with wet 'n' dry everytime I re-string. I have replaced the saddles with new ones (the same type) but to no effect.
So, would replacing my bridge with a vintage US strat bridge with the nickel saddles cure my problem?? (Yes I know the vintage one has 6 screws but it'll be worth it if it works.)
Any ideas, help or suggestions are welcome. (and no Im not going to buy a Les Paul!!)
So, would replacing my bridge with a vintage US strat bridge with the nickel saddles cure my problem?? (Yes I know the vintage one has 6 screws but it'll be worth it if it works.)
Any ideas, help or suggestions are welcome. (and no Im not going to buy a Les Paul!!)