Keep breaking B strings on Luke3 right at the saddle

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Hi people I Keep breaking B strings on Luke3 right at the saddle, Doesn't matter string brand, happened with RPS slinkys and cleartone, it starting to annoy Me, Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[DrKev]

My first thought is to look for a sharp edge or burr or indentation on the saddle or bridge that is cutting the string. Look at the ball end of the broken strings, it will tell you exactly where this is occurring. With a macro lens or magnifying glass you'll see the offending part. The fix is some light TLC with a needle file to get rid of the problem followed by some 1200 grit wet and dry paper and steel wool for a smooth finish.

See this thread for before and after photos of an indentation on the edge of the saddle slot...

http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-b...aking-strings-saddles-heres-2-minute-fix.html

Your other option (assuming it is on the saddle and not on the bridge of block) is just to order a new saddle or set of saddles from EBMM.

 

[PinkPR]

For the first two strings replacements on my Luke II (same trem so), I broke the high E string in 1-2 weeks, twice. I put some graphite everywhere, nut and saddles, and I had no problem since this day. Now I repeat this at every string replacement. I usually change strings every 3 weeks. I also noticed I had less problems with lighter strings.

 

[Vincet68]

Breaking at the saddle or the bridge plate?

I have to sand/smooth the E and B saddles on my Reflex fairly regularly because they get a notch from the string (bit annoying really, because they get a sitar sound)

If they're breaking at the bridge plate, it could be because the break angle is to tight (saddle intimated towards neck). I haven't had this on my Reflex but did on the E saddle of my Reverend Double Agent Wilkinson trem. The solution there was to needle file the base plate so that it was rounded off at the break angle.

Best of luck.


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Thanks guys I'll check it out with a magnifying glass of some sort I usually never break a string

 

[Spudmurphy]

Your other option (assuming it is on the saddle and not on the bridge of block) is just to order a new saddle or set of saddles from EBMM.

.... or get some after market titanium saddles