Fender bridge saddle

[Kink Rimson]

Does anyone know wher I can get hold of a single bridge saddle for my Precision bass? Preferably from the UK. The screw threads have gone so the saddle gradually lowers as I play. I didn't want to have to change the whole bridge either.
Cheers all!

[Jo6Pak]

Originally Posted by Kink Rimson

I didn't want to have to change the whole bridge either.

That cancels my recommendation...

[Caca de Kick]

Originally Posted by Kink Rimson

The screw threads have gone so the saddle gradually lowers as I play.

You don't need to change it, just 'tighten' up the threaded hole by either using a very-very tiny spot of Elmers generic glue or the lightest loc-tite that's made for specifically this situation. It'll keep enough friction in the hole so the screw doesn't back itself down.

-Mike

[pkr2]

Originally Posted by Kink Rimson

Does anyone know wher I can get hold of a single bridge saddle for my Precision bass? Preferably from the UK. The screw threads have gone so the saddle gradually lowers as I play. I didn't want to have to change the whole bridge either.
Cheers all!

I can suggest a remedy for the problem.

Thread a piece of fairly heavy ( 25# test works well) monofilament fishing line through the threaded hole and then run the screw in. This tightens up the screw but still allows easy adjustment. Put 2 pieces of line in if 1 piece of line doesn't make it tight enough.

Just clip the line flush with the saddle when finished and the repair is nearly invisible.

[Kink Rimson]

Thanks for the replies people! I'll certainly be giving these remedies a go.
This forum is a godsend!