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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: SKATE RAT on September 14, 2016, 03:28:49 PM
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What is the best way to keep down slipping bridge studs? Glue?
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What is a bridge stud? Do you mean the set screws in a Fender-style bridge? if so, clear nail polish works fine.
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What is the best way to keep down slipping bridge studs? Glue?
Yes, a little glue should do it. Make sure you don't damage the ground wire. Or you can add a separate tailpiece.
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For bridge studs that have a tendency to lift out of the body (as on some of the 3-points) I usually just pull them out all the way, drip some CA/superglue down the edges of the holes, let it dry, and then press the studs back in snug.
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Thanx, I figured that would be the best way but wanted to ask anyway
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What is a bridge stud? Do you mean the set screws in a Fender-style bridge? if so, clear nail polish works fine.
the big ol' bolts on 3 point bridges
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I did something like this on my Aria bass, as per my thread on here. I didn't glue the insert that had the ground wire running to it, and used 2-part epoxy on the other three.
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the big ol' bolts on 3 point bridges
OH! I picked that up from a post following your original, but I had no clue. Thanks.
I do the same as Chromium - pull the stud mount out, paint the inside of the hole with super glue, re-insert the stud in place and tap gently with a rubber hammer to seat it fully.
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Doesn't the Ripper allow for strings thru the body? That would surely put an end to bridge posts pulling up.
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Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers
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Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers
That sucks.
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Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers
Boomers do come in extra long scale.
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Do they? I've not seen them. I'll look into that
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Do they? I've not seen them. I'll look into that
They do (http://www.ghsstrings.com/products/13270-extra-long-scale-bass-boomers?category_id=1964722-bass-boomers). You can tell by the X following the sku number, i.e. M3045X for the 45-105 set instead of just M3045, and the package says "Long Scale +". Guitar Centers in this area stock them or you can order from MF. They should cost about a buck more than the regular set.
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Thanks, I'm gonna pick up some of those