graph tech saddles, carbon saddles
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definitely available here. Davis also has them. i have them in my Fender H1 Strat (above). 8)
relinquish69
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questions here. what is the difference between a normal saddle and a carbon saddle? does it contribute to your tone?
Aye Lifehouse, I agree with you.
However, I would like to have a detailed review from some of the more experienced chaps here... *hint hint Subversion!*
The thing is, I simply do not believe that Graphtech is THE THING. I don't see lots and lots of musicians raving about them and rushing off to replace their FR saddles, vintage trem saddles and what not with Graphtech. I mean, if you told me Titanium, now THAT I would believe is something... but Graphtech? They gotta show me more than theory and tests...
However, I would like to have a detailed review from some of the more experienced chaps here... *hint hint Subversion!*
The thing is, I simply do not believe that Graphtech is THE THING. I don't see lots and lots of musicians raving about them and rushing off to replace their FR saddles, vintage trem saddles and what not with Graphtech. I mean, if you told me Titanium, now THAT I would believe is something... but Graphtech? They gotta show me more than theory and tests...
thor666
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it depends which Graphtech products you're referring to.
I believe a lot of the older strat guitarists do not like Graphtech Carbon saddles as it changes that vintage tone.
I believe there's ferraglide saddles but well i believe the vintage peeps will prefer vintage/american saddles if that's the case.
The tonepros on the other hand are basically similar in material - tone probably doesn't change that much, and are supposedly superior to TOMs.
Well to begin with I don't really see people upgrading their guitars to begin with. Most people end up buying more effects.
I believe a lot of the older strat guitarists do not like Graphtech Carbon saddles as it changes that vintage tone.
I believe there's ferraglide saddles but well i believe the vintage peeps will prefer vintage/american saddles if that's the case.
The tonepros on the other hand are basically similar in material - tone probably doesn't change that much, and are supposedly superior to TOMs.
Well to begin with I don't really see people upgrading their guitars to begin with. Most people end up buying more effects.
I'm a graphtech user myself. Have a schaller TOM piezo equipped ghost bridge on my hollowbody. It does take out the 'metallic' sound a little and on an electric the metallic sound might be heard as 'twang'.
I've installed many sets of graphtech saddles before and honestly, the difference is subtle. The 'vintage' crowd is just very uncompromising when it comes to the looks of their instrument. The biggest benefit of the saddles is, you probably won't break a string even if you don't change your strings in months. Definitely good for the working player.
I've installed many sets of graphtech saddles before and honestly, the difference is subtle. The 'vintage' crowd is just very uncompromising when it comes to the looks of their instrument. The biggest benefit of the saddles is, you probably won't break a string even if you don't change your strings in months. Definitely good for the working player.
penta-tonic
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i use the ferra glide version of the graphtech. its steel saddles with graphite in the string groove. used to break strings rather frequently with my old saddles as i love to bend and vibrato really aggressively. now i change my strings abt once every 2-3 months. no string breakage at all.
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so why switch to graph tech?
for me it's a matter of trying. the H1 Fender Strat is equipped with a set of vintage type saddles, which i dislike very much, as they feature protruding action adjustment screws that jab my palm all the time. the fact that they feature a polished surface design to reduce string breakage, is a bonus for me. for those who worry about having black saddles in a non-black guitar, then these saddles aren't for you...
the tonal difference is subtle, i hear more polished top end after the installation, which to me, is a welcomed change as it helps beef-up the lower end. fender purists will lament a loss in some Fender signature tone; this is the least of my worries- a good sounding Fender is a good sounding Fender, vintage or otherwise 8)
also, the current American Series saddles feature an off-centre bridge end mounting which are the wrong saddles to get if your fender features a traditional version.
Kenny Wayne Sheppard (below) currently has the Graph Techs in his strat, in any case, we shouldn't be cued by Pros to consider using certain products. if it works for you, then you should embrace it.
for me it's a matter of trying. the H1 Fender Strat is equipped with a set of vintage type saddles, which i dislike very much, as they feature protruding action adjustment screws that jab my palm all the time. the fact that they feature a polished surface design to reduce string breakage, is a bonus for me. for those who worry about having black saddles in a non-black guitar, then these saddles aren't for you...
the tonal difference is subtle, i hear more polished top end after the installation, which to me, is a welcomed change as it helps beef-up the lower end. fender purists will lament a loss in some Fender signature tone; this is the least of my worries- a good sounding Fender is a good sounding Fender, vintage or otherwise 8)
also, the current American Series saddles feature an off-centre bridge end mounting which are the wrong saddles to get if your fender features a traditional version.
Kenny Wayne Sheppard (below) currently has the Graph Techs in his strat, in any case, we shouldn't be cued by Pros to consider using certain products. if it works for you, then you should embrace it.
thor666
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well. tried the Graphtech. I dislike the vintage saddles, i do sense a difference in tone with the Graphtech carbon saddles which i don't particularly like - i prefer the amp to tame the top end than the saddles, which kind of feels like a dampening effect to me.
can't be bothered about aesthetics - in fact, i think the black saddles fit my strat well since i've already dropped in 2 black pickups and 1 white one.
i guess these things are a matter of try it, buy it, like/hate it thing. i wouldn't be surprised if the carbon Graphtech saddles sounded better on other strats etc, it's the sum of parts of the guitar that make the difference.
the alignment of the American saddles are something to consider though. I haven't had time to check them - I haven't even had time to fix the broken nut on my MIM strat.
can't be bothered about aesthetics - in fact, i think the black saddles fit my strat well since i've already dropped in 2 black pickups and 1 white one.
i guess these things are a matter of try it, buy it, like/hate it thing. i wouldn't be surprised if the carbon Graphtech saddles sounded better on other strats etc, it's the sum of parts of the guitar that make the difference.
the alignment of the American saddles are something to consider though. I haven't had time to check them - I haven't even had time to fix the broken nut on my MIM strat.
penta-tonic
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the only reason y the graphtech ferra glides r on my guitar is to prevent string breakage. if i were to want to enhance my sound, it would be thru pickups or my amp. i cant even tell the difference between my old nickel silver saddles and the new steel ones.
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