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SR5 Saddle problem?

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  1. 03-12-2005, 05:29 PM #1
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    Unhappy SR5 Saddle problem?

    I just picked up a 1995 SR5. I am having problems getting the action on the G as low as I would like it. With the saddle bottomed out, the string is 7/64 above the above the 12th fret. I know that this is within spec, but I would really like the action lower on this. The other strings are fine.

    Is there a special saddle with a deeper grove available?
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  2. 03-12-2005, 05:35 PM #2
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    Sr5's come with a .020 shim in the neck pocket. It sounds like someone took it out. Take the neck off and see. If you need a shim call customer service 1 866 823-2255 They will send you a shim. BTW the G string height from the factory is 3/32 at the 12th fret.
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  3. 03-12-2005, 05:43 PM #3
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    I had the neck off earlier today. No shim. Good call man.
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  4. 03-12-2005, 07:08 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by jongitarz
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    Thumbs up

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    Yeah, we know it's what you do... but it is still friggin' amazing to witness a balls-on diagnosis like that one. Great call.
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  8. 03-12-2005, 08:17 PM #8
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    Jeez, it's like Marcus Effin' Welby or something.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bovinehost
    Jeez, it's like Marcus Effin' Welby or something.

    Yeah, but older
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