I'm Slipping

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SKATE RAT

September 14, 2016, 04:28:49 PM
What is the best way to keep down slipping bridge studs? Glue?
'72 GIBSON SB-450, '74 UNIVOX HIGHFLYER, '75 FENDER P-BASS, '76 ARIA 4001, '76 GIBSON RIPPER, '77 GIBSON G-3, '78 GUILD B-301, '79 VANTAGE FLYING V BASS, '80's HONDO PROFESSIONAL II, '80's IBANEZ ROADSTAR II, '92 GIBSON LPB-1, 'XX WAR BASS, LTD VIPER 104, '01 GIBSON SG SPECIAL, RAT FUZZ AND TUBES

Pilgrim

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September 14, 2016, 05:56:42 PM
What is a bridge stud?  Do you mean the set screws in a Fender-style bridge?  if so, clear nail polish works fine.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

FrankieTbird

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September 14, 2016, 07:09:04 PM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 14, 2016, 04:28:49 PM
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.

chromium

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September 14, 2016, 08:47:43 PM
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.

SKATE RAT

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September 15, 2016, 05:34:06 AM
Thanx, I figured that would be the best way but wanted to ask anyway
'72 GIBSON SB-450, '74 UNIVOX HIGHFLYER, '75 FENDER P-BASS, '76 ARIA 4001, '76 GIBSON RIPPER, '77 GIBSON G-3, '78 GUILD B-301, '79 VANTAGE FLYING V BASS, '80's HONDO PROFESSIONAL II, '80's IBANEZ ROADSTAR II, '92 GIBSON LPB-1, 'XX WAR BASS, LTD VIPER 104, '01 GIBSON SG SPECIAL, RAT FUZZ AND TUBES

SKATE RAT

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September 15, 2016, 05:35:33 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on September 14, 2016, 05:56:42 PM
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
'72 GIBSON SB-450, '74 UNIVOX HIGHFLYER, '75 FENDER P-BASS, '76 ARIA 4001, '76 GIBSON RIPPER, '77 GIBSON G-3, '78 GUILD B-301, '79 VANTAGE FLYING V BASS, '80's HONDO PROFESSIONAL II, '80's IBANEZ ROADSTAR II, '92 GIBSON LPB-1, 'XX WAR BASS, LTD VIPER 104, '01 GIBSON SG SPECIAL, RAT FUZZ AND TUBES

Alanko

#6
September 15, 2016, 05:36:38 AM
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.

Pilgrim

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September 15, 2016, 01:46:55 PM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 15, 2016, 05:35:33 AM
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.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

FrankieTbird

#8
September 15, 2016, 01:55:12 PM

Doesn't the Ripper allow for strings thru the body? That would surely put an end to bridge posts pulling up.

SKATE RAT

#9
September 15, 2016, 04:24:42 PM
Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers
'72 GIBSON SB-450, '74 UNIVOX HIGHFLYER, '75 FENDER P-BASS, '76 ARIA 4001, '76 GIBSON RIPPER, '77 GIBSON G-3, '78 GUILD B-301, '79 VANTAGE FLYING V BASS, '80's HONDO PROFESSIONAL II, '80's IBANEZ ROADSTAR II, '92 GIBSON LPB-1, 'XX WAR BASS, LTD VIPER 104, '01 GIBSON SG SPECIAL, RAT FUZZ AND TUBES

FrankieTbird

#10
September 15, 2016, 07:33:41 PM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 15, 2016, 04:24:42 PM
Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers

That sucks.

Dave W

#11
September 15, 2016, 08:08:33 PM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 15, 2016, 04:24:42 PM
Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers

Boomers do come in extra long scale.

SKATE RAT

#12
September 16, 2016, 08:11:29 PM
Do they? I've not seen them. I'll look into that
'72 GIBSON SB-450, '74 UNIVOX HIGHFLYER, '75 FENDER P-BASS, '76 ARIA 4001, '76 GIBSON RIPPER, '77 GIBSON G-3, '78 GUILD B-301, '79 VANTAGE FLYING V BASS, '80's HONDO PROFESSIONAL II, '80's IBANEZ ROADSTAR II, '92 GIBSON LPB-1, 'XX WAR BASS, LTD VIPER 104, '01 GIBSON SG SPECIAL, RAT FUZZ AND TUBES

Dave W

#13
September 16, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 16, 2016, 08:11:29 PM
Do they? I've not seen them. I'll look into that

They do. 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.

SKATE RAT

#14
September 20, 2016, 03:24:56 PM
Thanks, I'm gonna pick up some of those
'72 GIBSON SB-450, '74 UNIVOX HIGHFLYER, '75 FENDER P-BASS, '76 ARIA 4001, '76 GIBSON RIPPER, '77 GIBSON G-3, '78 GUILD B-301, '79 VANTAGE FLYING V BASS, '80's HONDO PROFESSIONAL II, '80's IBANEZ ROADSTAR II, '92 GIBSON LPB-1, 'XX WAR BASS, LTD VIPER 104, '01 GIBSON SG SPECIAL, RAT FUZZ AND TUBES
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