Series I Bridge

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Author Message attmann Junior Username: attmann Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2006 Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 9:14 pm:    Hi everyone, when trying to set up the string action on my '77 SeriesI I noticed that the height on those individual brass saddles of the D and A string is a bit exaggerated (by factory). In result the pretty drastic curve of the saddles does not match the curve of the fretboard itself and playability adjustment cannot be optimized as I wished.I don't want to file down the saddles because I wish to keep the vintage integrity of the original parts.Is there anyone who has to offer spare single saddles(which I could modify for the desired curve) as a replacement - or even a complete bridge? Thanks everyone, Jürgen davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6268 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 9:19 pm:    You can order blank saddles from Alembic. attmann Junior Username: attmann Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2006 Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 9:35 pm:    Thanks for the info! Jürgen keavin Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1392 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 3:52 am:    Actually you can file or have them filed down by an experienced repairman ,as you can see on mine I filed my own saddles & (saved a few bucks). attmann Junior Username: attmann Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2006 Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 7:38 am:    Thanks for the pic and encouraging me to do it myself. Like I said I prefer not to touch the original parts - just in case it turns out that it felt better the way it was before. That is why I would rather use and adjust new blank saddles for my improvement attempts... Thanks again, Jürgen