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SKATE RAT

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I'm Slipping
« on: September 14, 2016, 03:28:49 PM »
What is the best way to keep down slipping bridge studs? Glue?
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2016, 04:56:42 PM »
What is a bridge stud?  Do you mean the set screws in a Fender-style bridge?  if so, clear nail polish works fine.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2016, 06:09:04 PM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 14, 2016, 03:28:49 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.

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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2016, 07:47:43 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.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2016, 04:34:06 AM »
Thanx, I figured that would be the best way but wanted to ask anyway
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2016, 04:35:33 AM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on September 14, 2016, 04:56:42 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
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2016, 04:36:38 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.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2016, 12:46:55 PM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 15, 2016, 04:35:33 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.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2016, 12:55:12 PM »

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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« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2016, 03:24:42 PM »
Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2016, 06:33:41 PM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 15, 2016, 03:24:42 PM
Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers

That sucks.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2016, 07:08:33 PM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 15, 2016, 03:24:42 PM
Yes, but then the thread on the strings is past the nut. And I love boomers

Boomers do come in extra long scale.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2016, 07:11:29 PM »
Do they? I've not seen them. I'll look into that
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2016, 08:54:03 PM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on September 16, 2016, 07:11:29 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.
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Re: I'm Slipping
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2016, 02:24:56 PM »
Thanks, I'm gonna pick up some of those
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