A Good Place to Buy Saddle Adjustment Springs?

jasper383 · #1 02-26-2011, 07:45 PM

I have a bass that is missing one of the little springs that pushes the saddle up (toward the neck) when adjusting intonation at the bridge.

Is there a place I can buy one or two springs cheaply? I thought of using the spring from a ballpoint pen, but the diameter is too small.

mongo2 · #2 02-27-2011, 03:31 AM

I have a well stocked hardware store nearby where I've picked up useable springs. I bought 4 of them so they match but it's not really necessary. If a spring is a bit too short it can be stretched a bit (if it's stiff enough) so it works.

C.Linton · #3 02-27-2011, 05:52 AM

Can't be %100 positive these will fit but ...
http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_springs.htm

JLS · #4 02-27-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongo2

I have a well stocked hardware store nearby where I've picked up useable springs. I bought 4 of them so they match but it's not really necessary. If a spring is a bit too short it can be stretched a bit (if it's stiff enough) so it works.

+1, hardware store. These are nothing special.