Some advice please guys

[Dodgeball]

Hey everybody I need to pick some brains.

All of a sudden I'm breaking the D string on my Axis (floyd), but only the D. What's more, it's getting more frequent too. I'm thinking it's a burr on the saddle but if so what should I do about it?

I'm aware of the 'flossing' technique with the traditional string-thru trems but obviously can't do that on a floyd. Any suggestions?

For the record I had the same thing happen on an Ibby a couple of years ago (the A saddle) and a change of string manufacturer sorted it. I'm guessing the different make of string layed across the saddle at a slightly different position and avoided/wore-away the burr. Is this a sound theory or am I just chatting BS?

Thanks in advance for the help guys.

By the way, I just threw down a deposit on a buttercream Luke. Should have it in a few weeks.

Cheers.

C

 

[spkirby]

Changing string brands may do it, or a quick workaround is to swap the saddle with the low E!!

So you are getting that Luke then huh!? Have you played one since we talked or are you just getting it based on reputation?

Cheers
Steve

 

[jimmyp]

I had this problem on my EVH a few years ago where I kept breaking my d string in practice, always at the brodge just where the string leaves the trem - I got through a lot of strings before I spotted a tiny, miniscule piece of rust exactly at that point which was causing the breakage. I picked it off with my plectrum (I know - not exactly delicate) and haven't broken a string on that guitar in years

 

[Dodgeball]

Steve,

Yeah Dave at the OGG has just got in the following:

Pearl Redburst Pet,
Pacific Blueburst Albert Lee,
Rolls Burgundy Luke,
Buttercream Luke.

I played all but the AL and I intend to give that a test drive at the next opportunity. The Luke has a great but very different feeling neck to it but I suggest you try it out. The Pet blew my mind, it's stunning and has such a full, rich sound to it. The forearm cutout is great too, very comfy. The luke just done everything that I thought it would and more besides. It's the attention to detail I love with EBMM, the floating trems on the Lukes even have a strip of felt on the underside to protect the body work and the buttercream has to be seen to be appreciated.

Thanks for the help JimmyP I think I'll try changing brands for now, I've inspected the saddle and can't see any burrs or rust visible so will have to get a magnifying glass on it. I won't be messin with the intonation thanks Steve so changin the saddle with the low E is out, thanks anyway tho. You sold the EX yet? Started a band up in Telford? Drop me a line and let me know.

If anybody else has a suggestion I'd be grateful.

Cheers all.

 

[tommyindelaware]

your not using dr's or d'addario are you ????

Hey everybody I need to pick some brains.

All of a sudden I'm breaking the D string on my Axis (floyd), but only the D. What's more, it's getting more frequent too. I'm thinking it's a burr on the saddle but if so what should I do about it?

I'm aware of the 'flossing' technique with the traditional string-thru trems but obviously can't do that on a floyd. Any suggestions?

For the record I had the same thing happen on an Ibby a couple of years ago (the A saddle) and a change of string manufacturer sorted it. I'm guessing the different make of string layed across the saddle at a slightly different position and avoided/wore-away the burr. Is this a sound theory or am I just chatting BS?

Thanks in advance for the help guys.

By the way, I just threw down a deposit on a buttercream Luke. Should have it in a few weeks.

Cheers.

C

 

[Dodgeball]

Tommy,

no I'm using Ernie Ball Super Slinkys but funnily enough I WAS using D'addarios when I had the same problem on the Ibby. Switching to Balls cured it then.

Any suggestions?

 

[tommyindelaware]

i would try some lube called nut sauce made by big bends on the saddle where the sting is breaking.....i'm guessing you are sawing the string at the bridge saddle when playing. the nut sauce lubes the string and the saddle....so it will take you loner to saw the string off.......

Tommy,

no I'm using Ernie Ball Super Slinkys but funnily enough I WAS using D'addarios when I had the same problem on the Ibby. Switching to Balls cured it then.

Any suggestions?

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I break D's on all my guitars on a regular basis. Maybe its the way we play?!

 

[tommyindelaware]

that's prolly alot of it......try the sauce.....