BEAD tuning issues Ibanez EDA900? (piezo bridge)

[unbridled]

So I'm pretty happy that I'm getting an EDA900 soon. I'd like to tune it BEAD. I know I'll have to cut a nut, which I have no problem with but does anyone know if the mono-rail bridge with the piezo pups will cause any issues?

Link to the style of bridge

[Bloodhammer]

I have a EDA905 and the saddle for the B string is the same as the rest, so no, there shouldn't be any problem.

However, you'll probably have to tighten the truss rod to handle the extra tension.

[unbridled]

Cool, thanks for the info. Yeah, I'm not concerned about the T-rod adjustments. I've done too many set-ups for myself and customers to count.

Obviosly, I don't have the bass yet, but I'm already making plans for it. I've heard they have tiny necks, but it should still handle the added stress with no issues. Ibanez necks are usually strong enough to pound nails with.

Thanks again!

[GeoffByrne]

Originally Posted by Bloodhammer

However, you'll probably have to tighten the truss rod to handle the extra tension.

Not necessarily true - the total tension for BEAD is usually *less* than for EADG - there's a hell of a lot of tension in the G string(! )

Look up some tension tables. (Actually, I can't find a Google for that - maybe someone can point us to a URL).

[knuckle_head]

A suggestion - if you use a balanced tension set of strings you will get the most out of your piezos.

[JLS]

Originally Posted by Bloodhammer

I have a EDA905 and the saddle for the B string is the same as the rest, so no, there shouldn't be any problem.

However, you'll probably have to tighten the truss rod to handle the extra tension.

What extra tension?