Strat Bridge Query

[stringkilla]

What if I put a .015 shim under the bridge plate. Will this action compromise the intonation or action set up?. My aim is to not have to the adjustment screws on the saddles all the way up so they look like insect legs, long and spindly. Any comments on this idea?.

[WezV]

the best way is to put a shim in the neck pocket

here is a fender example

this means you need to raise your bridge saddles and will have less thread above.

you can also purchase the grub screws in different lengths or file the bottom shorter

[Tim37]

I think he wants to go the other direction. Just adjust the trem to float a little higher this should let you lower the saddles.

[WezV]

you may be right - in that case check if there is a shim to remove

if it is flat on the body then raising the bridge slightly is a good move, no more than 3mm or so at the rear edge though

[ihocky2]

I am taking the original post as the main problem you are trying to cure is that the saddles are set for a low action and the saddle height screws stick further out than you would like them to.

If that is the case, take them out one by one and just grind them to the height that you want so they are closer to the saddles.

[stringkilla]

All good advice. Last post was the correct one. So instead of grinding I may use a shorter set screw with cup points for extra grabbing stability

Edited September 16, 2011 by stringkilla