mrhappy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hey Guys... Picked up a '77 Sunburst. I REALLY like the guitar (not looking to sell) but I'm having a string breakage problem with it. I can barely get through a set without popping a high E string. It was cute the first few times but it's getting old FAST!!! One gig I broke 2 E's and a B... highly unusual on a fresh set of strings for me. The break is occurring at the saddle. It doesn't feel sharp but I'll probably try to smooth it/polish it up a bit to see if this helps.Anybody have a recommended method for this type of procedure?? Or... any other recommendations??Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR Greg Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Call me today, I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCChris Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I REALLY like the guitar (not looking to sell) Digging the Rios, are ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhappy Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Chris... digging the whole package... except my little problem, of coarse.Greg... will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusS Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 try raising the tailpiece. if that doesn't solve it, replace the saddles with graphite ones, though that will impact the tone of the guitar somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsstuff Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 try raising the tailpiece. if that doesn't solve it, replace the saddles with graphite ones, though that will impact the tone of the guitar somewhat. hehe...he said...hehe...impact.....hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCChris Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 try raising the tailpiece. It's a sustain block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusS Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 try raising the tailpiece. It's a sustain block. replace sustain block by tailpiece + tom bridge. bingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesocaster Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 try raising the tailpiece. It's a sustain block. replace sustain block by tailpiece + tom bridge. bingo Kahler.... DUH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Washburn Wonderbar, or perhaps a Bowen Handle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Sell it to me. I'll pay $350 for it. I don't play much anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKVECTOR82 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Had the same problem w/my 81 special sustain block... sounds like a burr on the underside of the saddle. I used some emory cloth on the suspect and the problem was gone that was 15 yrs. ago. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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