saddle replacement on ASAT Special

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2tonejones
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saddle replacement on ASAT Special

Post by 2tonejones »

Hey there kind people,

My ASAT Special has been my main gigging axe for about a decade. As a am a palm heavy player, I have worn the metal down on the low E string saddle to the point that I can no longer adjust the height on the one side no matter what I try. I have an annoying buzz going on on the low E, even after a professional setup by a top local guy - granted he got everything else feeling great.

My question is: Is it possible to find a replacement for the saddle(s) itself, or am I stuck buying a whole new bridge? i have looked on the G&L website but cannot find the saddles alone... Are there aftermarket saddles that will fit and work well? As a poor musician it pains me to shell out the dough for a whole new bridge + saddles, when the bridge is perfectly fine.

Thanks in advance for any advise or help.

P.S. Love the forum - I have learned a lot lurking around here :P
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guitar_ed
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Re: saddle replacement on ASAT Special

Post by guitar_ed »

Call the folks at G&L. They had saddles on their site in the past. Or a local dealer.

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quarara
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Re: saddle replacement on ASAT Special

Post by quarara »

I would like to buy new saddles for my Asat as well, but the only Italian distributor doesn't answer to my emails. :(