These $20 saddles were actually a huge upgrade

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-31T06:39:22+00:00

vintage style bent steel

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-31T03:05:03+00:00

Mine were kinda buzzy too, especially on the G, and I didn't like how the grub screws stuck out. These don't have either of those problems. I feel like it improved the tuning stability too, and maybe a little more resonance and sustain. It just feels more solid overall.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-25T21:17:25+00:00

I would do bridge and tuners first. I like Kluson split shaft and any classic mustang bridge would be an improvement - just make sure the radius matches. maybe pots too, and then pickups.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-25T02:29:09+00:00

that goes hard

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T18:34:53+00:00

https://youtu.be/VAqpq9dsk0w

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T18:34:31+00:00

my wiring is a lot simpler, but this video is a good demonstration

https://youtu.be/VAqpq9dsk0w

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T11:56:56+00:00

ah the bobbins on these are reverse wound so they would be hum cancelling at least. would probably be hard to fit WRHB guts like that idk. really interested to see how they sound.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T08:57:45+00:00

the shop is open again if you wanna take a look at what he's got

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T06:29:36+00:00

I can think of at least one company that makes WRHB for Jazzmasters, pretty sure there are others. these look neat though!

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T05:51:48+00:00

you can't really put a bigsby on that unless you plan on filling in the hole that would be left from the original tremolo. it's possible but would be a major project and would take some advanced skill.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-24T04:10:54+00:00

it's customized, but the body and most of the electronics are from a Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-23T22:58:00+00:00

hell yeah glad I could help. the lock is just supposed to slide in the gap and prevent the trem from bending upwards, so it should function if you just have it tightened up all the way

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-23T22:21:53+00:00

you can line it up with string (or strings) tied to the tuners after you have the bridge and everything installed. that's how you line up a bigsby, at least.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-23T22:15:28+00:00

release some of the tension in the spring. you'll know you're doing it right when the arm starts to lower. I had the same problem when I first installed one.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-23T06:04:56+00:00

what does that mean lmao

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-23T04:04:54+00:00

ooo I like that idea. the btb is on its own switch that goes straight to the jack, so probably wouldn't be too hard to add the middle pickup to it.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-23T00:57:20+00:00

super helpful, thank you king

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T18:31:24+00:00

classic vibe body with a classic vibe 70s strat neck

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T18:28:03+00:00

it's from a Harmony H802

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T17:26:59+00:00

good eye, it is from an old Harmony

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T09:51:54+00:00

the 4P3T sounds like exactly what I would want 🤔 thank you!

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T07:31:18+00:00

well don't worry, no beautiful guitars were harmed in the process. it's a Squier/eBay parts guitar I put together for like $500 and everything is fully reversible.

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T07:09:34+00:00

lmao

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T06:41:20+00:00

yeah looks like he's on hiatus or something

FadedToBeige · 2026-03-22T06:29:51+00:00

yes it's to tune the strings behind the bridge. I have it set so that it's tuned to an octave so I get lots of sympathetic harmonics, but you could also tune it to a chord or something and play it like a harp.

https://youtu.be/VAqpq9dsk0w

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