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G&L Club Part 7

#15,585
GroovyBaby said:
Speaking of spares, how about a bridge locking screw?
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Speaking of that, can I ask a Question? Maybe it's been asked before. But...

Why is that saddle lock screw on the BOTTOM of the bridge? With all the great design features of G&L basses, and the amount of times I've read of lost screws, do they continue with that position? My M2500 has it's screw. Luckily. But I wouldn't worry it at all, if it were on top of the bridge in playing position. Not knocking it. Just curiosity.
 
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David McIntire said:
Speaking of that, can I ask a Question? Maybe it's been asked before. But...Why is that saddle lock screw on the BOTTOM of the bridge? With all the great design features of G&L basses, and the amount of times I've read of lost screws, do they continue with that position? My M2500 has it's screw. Luckily. But I wouldn't worry it at all, if it were on top of the bridge in playing position. Not knocking it. Just curiosity.
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Just walked out and looked at the G&L's hanging on my wall. At a guess, it's because if you're right-handed you can easily turn the screw while looking at the bass front-on.:blackeye:
 
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David McIntire said:
Speaking of that, can I ask a Question? Maybe it's been asked before. But...

Why is that saddle lock screw on the BOTTOM of the bridge? With all the great design features of G&L basses, and the amount of times I've read of lost screws, do they continue with that position? My M2500 has it's screw. Luckily. But I wouldn't worry it at all, if it were on top of the bridge in playing position. Not knocking it. Just curiosity.
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I assume for a cleaner look.
Often times an accessory piece of hardware will be put out of sight during design.
A tiny drop of purple Loctite 222 (purple), fingernail polish, or caulk on a section of the thread should keep it in place.
 
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#15,589
Jim C said:
I assume for a cleaner look.
Often times an accessory piece of hardware will be put out of sight during design.
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I think the question here is why it isn't one the other side of the bridge where it would still pretty much be out of sight. I suppose if you looked down at the bridge while playing the bass you would see the screw, but the audience certainly wouldn't.

A tiny drop of purple Loctite 222 (purple), fingernail polish, or caulk on a section of the thread should keep it in place.
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Oh you don't want to do that since the screw needs to be backed off to adjust the saddles and there's a floating nylon piece at the front of that set screw. The screws never fall out once tightened. Maybe if you forget to re-tighten it after adjusting the bridge...
 
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jmlee said:
Oh you don't want to do that since the screw needs to be backed off to adjust the saddles and there's a floating nylon piece at the front of that set screw. The screws never fall out once tightened. Maybe if you forget to re-tighten it after adjusting the bridge...
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The 222 is not permanent and allows for easy disassembly.
It's just liquid latex; I would think that house paint would do the same thing.
The 1972 Kawasaki in my avatar has different grades of Loctcite on EVERY screw and blot as that bike shakes like no other.
Also, never had an issue with my G&L and loose bridge screws but have read about it here before.
 
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Jim C said:
The 222 is not permanent and allows for easy disassembly.
It's just liquid latex; I would think that house paint would do the same thing.
The 1972 Kawasaki in my avatar has different grades of Loctcite on EVERY screw and blot as that bike shakes like no other.
Also, never had an issue with my G&L and loose bridge screws but have read about it here before.
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Ha! Maybe you should put Locktite on your kidneys...:laugh: I've got a collection of colours of Locktite as well and I take your point. Personally I can't see how a screw like that is going to fall out, but then I'm a bit of a stiff on stage.
 
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#15,597
Jim C said:
Which 11 did you own and what did you keep?
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I'm curious too. I have 8 G&L's at present and am really looking at scaling back my overall collection (down from 19 in all at present) to help finance a second (more expensive) upright. I'd be really interested in your history on that, @TomB. I'm going to re-read Sophie's Choice for guidance. :bookworm:
 
#15,598
David McIntire said:
Speaking of that, can I ask a Question? Maybe it's been asked before. But...

Why is that saddle lock screw on the BOTTOM of the bridge?
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You can't sweat, spill your beer, and drop your cigarette ashes into it if it's on the bottom. I think it's a pretty good idea to have it down there. Like others have said, put something on the threads to keep it from spinning freely.

Is there a lefty-specific bridge?
 
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TomB said:
Over 40 years I've owned 11 G&L basses and never lost a bridge screw. What am I doing right? To be honest, I only recall re-tightening one once. Maybe I should check 'em though.
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I'm at 9 over 25 years (10 if you count an ASAT guitar that had a saddle lock bridge), with none lost. The screw on my LB-100 does have a burr on the threads, though, so I can't get it in. Not sure how it happened.
 
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