Loose saddle screws

thebige · #1 02-17-2007, 07:28 PM

I have an SX J bass with a Gotoh 201 bridge. The saddle screws are so loose that I always have to re-set the action after changing the strings. Is there a way of making the screws more "snug" so that they don't "re-adjust" themselves.

Thanks

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richard simmons · #2 02-17-2007, 07:34 PM

Maybe a little bit of super glue?

thebige · #3 02-17-2007, 07:37 PM

I thought of doing that but I don't think it would be a good idea to go that route. Seems a bit tooo permanent to me.

pkr2 · #4 02-17-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebige

I have an SX J bass with a Gotoh 201 bridge. The saddle screws are so loose that I always have to re-set the action after changing the strings. Is there a way of making the screws more "snug" so that they don't "re-adjust" themselves.

Thanks

E

Yes. There is an automotive product made by Loc-Tite for that very purpose. Any automotive supply store should have it.

ducatiman · #5 02-17-2007, 10:03 PM

pkr2 is referring to loctite medium strength "blue" threadlocker. goops up the threads enough to stabilize from backing out on their own or vibration. use sparingly 1 drop for your application. no need for more.

*do not* use the red, high strength version 'cause heat (as in torch) is required to remove. auto/motorcycle only for this stuff.

--------------- duc