Wanted Looking for parts

[Brodidley]

Im trying to lower the action on the B string of my SR Classic V. in order to lower the saddle to the desired height, I need shorter saddle adjustment screws. Are these parts available for order from EB?

 

[mynan]

I'm trying to picture this and having a hard time. If you loosen the two adjustment screws, doesn't the saddle touch the bridge plate? And isn't that the lowest it will go?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Im trying to lower the action on the B string of my SR Classic V. in order to lower the saddle to the desired height, I need shorter saddle adjustment screws. Are these parts available for order from EB?

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The "Classic" series Basses use hollow barrel saddles as opposed to solid saddles. When a barrel saddle is adjusted lower, the two adjustment screws become closer to the inner upper part of the barrel. A point can be reached where the saddle can't be adjusted any lower as there is no exit point for the screws at the upper part of the saddle. This seems to be the problem you have.

Rather than alternate screws, a shim added to the rear of the neck pocket on the body will fix things and allow more adjustment. A guitar tech would be able to do this for you

Shims can be purchased from Ernie Ball MM.

 

[mynan]

The "Classic" series Basses use hollow barrel saddles as opposed to solid saddles. When a barrel saddle is adjusted lower, the two adjustment screws become closer to the inner upper part of the barrel. A point can be reached where the saddle can't be adjusted any lower as there is no exit point for the screws at the upper part of the saddle.

Thanks for the explanation. So I'm assuming the holes in the top of the saddles are wide enough for the Allen wrench, but not wide enough for the adjustment screws.

 

[mynan]

Would a set of regular saddles work? MM sells those for $25.

Saddle Set for StingRay, Bongo, and Sterling 5-String Basses

Saddle set for 5-string StingRay, Bongo, or Sterling Bass. Includes saddle height screws, intonation screws, and springs. *NOTE* For a saddle set for a 5-string StingRay Special Bass (a StingRay with two 9v batteries), click here.

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If not, you could buy an extra set of classic saddles for $25 and drill out the holes so the adjustment screws fit.

Saddle Set for StingRay Classic 5-String

Chrome saddle set for 5-string Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Classic bass. Includes saddle height screws, intonation screws, and springs.

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[Rod Trussbroken]

Would a set of regular saddles work? MM sells those for $25.

Saddle Set for StingRay, Bongo, and Sterling 5-String Basses

Saddle set for 5-string StingRay, Bongo, or Sterling Bass. Includes saddle height screws, intonation screws, and springs. *NOTE* For a saddle set for a 5-string StingRay Special Bass (a StingRay with two 9v batteries), click here.

shop.music-man.com

If not, you could buy an extra set of classic saddles for $25 and drill out the holes so the adjustment screws fit.

Saddle Set for StingRay Classic 5-String

Chrome saddle set for 5-string Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Classic bass. Includes saddle height screws, intonation screws, and springs.

shop.music-man.com

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The holes for the allen wrench aren't wide enough for the saddle screws to exit. Drilling the holes wider would need the hole to be rethreaded (if the saddle screws are long enough).

IMO, a shim is the quickest and easiest way to go. Some instruments are shimmed at the factory.

Ernie Ball can supply them. Different thicknesses have different colours. I have a few of each:

.010 - Brown
.015 - Pink
.020 – Yellow