Replacing multirail bridge on Ibanez

[yiyux]

Hello folks !!
First post here.
I recently bought an used Ibanez Prestige 3005, a very fine machine.
BUT, got some problem adjusting the strings and the sadles are "repaired" on some rails. Looking in the forum, and the web, this is a common problem and Ibanez don't have repair parts for this model.
I been thinking in replace the bridge, or maybe build with a 3D printer a similar sadle.
Looking for alternatives and your advice is trully apreciated.

 

[sissy kathy]

Welcome to TalkBass.
Check out Warwick saddle inserts.
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Failing that. check with Hipshot they have monorails available. They may have replacement saddles that will fit your Ibanez.
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[yiyux]

thank's for the advice @sissy kathy
the hipshot monorail are a very good alternative, but they're shorter than the ibanez monorail

 

[Slater]

Just a little FYI...Each one of those monorail bridge pieces has it’s own individual little ground wire, and they’re a little bit of a PITA to deal with.

 

[sissy kathy]

Just a little FYI...Each one of those monorail bridge pieces has it’s own individual little ground wire, and they’re a little bit of a PITA to deal with.

Yeah, I don't get that. They are mounted close together, so running one wire under all the bridges and then going to the cavity wouldn't be noticeable

 

[Slater]

Yeah, I don't get that. They are mounted close together so running one wire under all the bridges and then going to the cavity won't be noticeable

I suppose once you get in there, you can mod the grounding to something a little more simple. I just remembered the first time I dealt with a monorail and I was like, “What the..!” So, just a “heads up” for the OP.

 

[juan-carlos]

Can you adjust the string spacing?