Do Graph Tech Saddles Fit Am. Standard?
 

I don't like the saddles that come with the Fender American Standard (2007) Jazz bass I have. I didn't like the ones on the Am. Deluxe I used to have, either. The E string always sounds a little weird to me and I'm not interested in using a taper wound E string. A Hipshot (or comparable) bridge will cost more than I want to spend. I was thinking about just replacing the saddles with Graph Tech or something else. Do the adjustment screw/saddle thread sizes vary? If so, does anyone know what will fit?

Thanks! :bassist:

Threaded saddles, top right corner. The best thing you can do for a Fender.
http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_saddles.htm

I think I prefer the large groove, but I might consider those.

The photo of the Graph Tech saddles makes it look like they all have the screws on the same side. If necessary, can those be reversed?

I fitted Graphtech (piezo) saddles to a Jazz bridge with no problems. In fact, I used a Gotoh plate while I was at it because I don't like the bent piece of tin that passes for standard.

Graphtech do a range, so it's just a case of making sure you order the correct set. Should be issue-free and I like them, although I was primarily after the piezo capability.

i doubt the saddle has anything to do with that.

trouble with the graph-tech (like any other single, centered-groove saddle) is that the string spacing ends up not lining up right between jazz pickup magnet pairs like it should.

[quote=walterw;13847557]i doubt the saddle has anything to do with that.


What would account for less sustain and clarity? (Besides my imagination)

pickup height, overall setup, a too-twisted up string (important, and often overlooked), amp and cab EQ, etc.

as long as the bridge and saddles are a good solid design (and the newer fender american bass ones very much are), it won't be hurting the tone.

I did change the way I restring thanks to Talkbass. I used to get a chorus effect from twisted strings. I may buy some pickup foam because the adjustment seems to have lost some spring. The pickup won't go up high enough.