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Not to mention the damage a "bull in a china shop" could do removing the old one.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135125 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135121 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:01:45 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135121 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135111 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:22:38 +0000
But is it also possible that Mike has some problem frets?]]> Guitar Players Discussion slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135111 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135108 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:06:32 +0000 http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/Guitar/Setup/MakeNewSaddle/newsaddle01.html I agree 100%. That can make a big difference. At the saddle the change is more pronounced since that is where the sound/vibrations are transmitted to the body.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135108 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135107 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:58:47 +0000 I don't know about the nut, but I replaced the plastic saddle on my Yamaha acoustic with a Tusq saddle and it made a very noticeable improvement in clarity and sustain. Much brighter, too. An easy DIY project following the instructions here: http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/Guitar/Setup/MakeNewSaddle/newsaddle01.html

Not sure if I'd bother with a "cheap acoustic" though. :)]]> Guitar Players Discussion slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135107 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135106 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:50:42 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135106 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135105 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:48:58 +0000
Maybe Mike needs to throw some 11's on it and let it sit for a couple of weeks... :shock: I think he went from 9's to 10's which would give the same effect that you are thinking of.

And yes, I think Mike had gone the wrong way and also too much. I thought that was mentioned on here (maybe in a PM). That is why it is recommended to make sure you are measuring it and turning it in the right direction and just a little at a time (1/8 turn) and let it settle before turning more.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135105 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135104 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:48:43 +0000
Geoo It's pre-shaped, pre-slotted and mounted, but might need some tweaking. BTW, it's easy to find pre-shaped nuts for Teles and Strats. Acoustic nuts are the ones that need the most work.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135104 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135103 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:47:28 +0000
Good point on the super glue. I usually try to save the filings. If anybody is wondering you can mix the filings or baking soda with the super glue and fill the slot in a little if you make it too low.

Now Gnease, reply to this and you are officially a "GuitarNoise addict" (2000 posts)

Nils Yeah, I save the bone filings too.

This addict thing is old hat. I've "crossed over" three times, now.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135103 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135102 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:45:13 +0000
Bone tends to be a little softer and can help with tuning since the string is less likely to hang up on a good cut bone nut.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/my-new-used-squier-strat/paged/5/#post-135102