Saddle Height Screws - constantly loosening?

Blue Threading Goop. Can't remember the manufacturer. Basically a rubber based thread coating that keep the screws from slipping.

 

or clear nail varnish... It's what I use to stop the little screws in my glasses from loosening off and falling out

apply it over the screw/saddle interface after setting the height... try not to get it in the threads of the hole, ie, don't adjust after having applied it. and keep it out of the hex head of the screw.

 

Loctite Blue Removable No.242.

Eraser shavings or "fuzz" in the threads work in a pinch until you work out a better solution.

Be careful with getting nail varnish on your finish.

 

Yeah, that's what you want. Any auto parts stores catering to the motorhead crowd have it.

You could also just ditch the crappy fender bridge and use a Gotoh..

 

take the allen screw out, put thin coating of maple syrup on the threads with a q tip. reinsert. the next day, its as good as loctite but non toxic and comes off with water ,lol. johnnya

 

This is why I put badass bridges on all of my Fenders.not only would the height screws work themselves out, but the intonation screw would come out eventually too. I lost a whole saddle in the middle of a gig.

Maple syrup? lol, never would have thought of that. You're a regular MacGuyver Johnny!

 

And they are tasty on pancakes..

 

Yeah, just put a little on the thread and then adjust to your liking. It's not a permanent fix, but it IS cheaper than replacing the whole bridge.

 

Nothing wrong with the bridge. Use one drop of blue loctite (NOT red) or clear nail polish.

 

If you're going out to buy Loctite or a similar product, try to find one for small screws. The loctite for small screws is 222, it's not as strong as the blue 242. I've also used nail polish with good results if you have that around.

 

Genius!! That works perfectly on my Fender JB Special bridge. Thanks!

 

Just don't play any outdoor gigs, or you'll be attacked by wasps.