Where can I get Graphtech saddles for Gibson LP - Nashville

[sepultura]

Any idea who sells these:

http://www.graphtech.com/catalog_items.php?model=PS-8500-00

They're the Graphtech saddles for Gibson LP's - nashville style. Has anyone used them here? Do they really reduce string breakage compared to regular Nashville saddles?

My saddles are in sub-average condition, so I'm going to replace them.

 

[ciel]

mastreo has them i think. they have it for the abr1. they should have the nashville ones.

i was comtemplating buying for my gibby cuz i was periodically breaking my D string. Its like its on a timer after a certain amount of playing there she goes.

I tried lubing the saddle and it seemed to have helped. Been using this set of strings longer than i used to and it hasn't broke yet. I use a pencil and rub the graphite on the saddles. Give yours a try and see if it helps. $2dollar fix before a $40 one.

 

[sepultura]

Thanks, will try that.

 

[hopeandanchor]

I wanna get one too! Maestro at Penin right?

 

[sepultura]

I wanna get one too! Maestro at Penin right?

Yah, they're at Peninsula basement.

 

[hopeandanchor]

Thanks!

 

[milkmesto]

yes, maestro bring in graphtech, but you need to specify the part and make sure that part fits your instrument! i bought the ABR saddles by mistake, and they didnt have the nashville ones in stock so i ordered them and waited a couple months for it to arrive. wasn't in much of a rush so if you desperately need a set i'd suggest buying direct, if not just get maestro to bring in for you.

my string breakage rate has been reduced by at least a third after going graphtech. i used to break a string at least once every practice/show during peak seasons (jamming / gigging at least every other day), my highest rate was 4 strings in 4 hours. Now my strings last me at least a month or two, even under heavy usage.

[EDIT] forgot to mention that the saddles do alter your tone a bit. plugged in, there is a distinct increase in high end, unplugged you might hear a bit of honkiness / midrange boost, some people find that guitars sound duller. its really subjective, but do note that graphtech saddles definitely do alter your guitar tone in a noticeable way. how it alters is really subjective, to me there is a slight increase in high end response (but not icepicky bright).

 

[gsonique]

yup they rock and i was kinda worried they would muffle tone...oh boy was i wrong... added brightness actually

i got mine free from a nice customer :wink:

 

[ciel]

ooo is it i was worried tha tit might roll off highs instead. hmmm

maybe i shld get a set then.

 

[ShredCow]

ooo is it i was worried tha tit might roll off highs instead. hmmm

maybe i shld get a set then.

U ah.. and ur bright bright bright!

Get an RG lah. :lol:


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