Andy Eagle ( Guitar repair tech for 30 years )

The screws that you get from Schaller are very hard and I would recommend you get them for this application. Watch out for pan or countersink versions.
 
Eagle said:
The screws that you get from Schaller are very hard and I would recommend you get them for this application. Watch out for pan or countersink versions.
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I raised the retainer bar but I’m getting close to running out of thread.

I’d like to get some longer screws so I have more range of adjustment.
 
norminal said:
I raised the retainer bar but I’m getting close to running out of thread.

I’d like to get some longer screws so I have more range of adjustment.
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If it’s the Ibanez then it’s not the same size exactly. There is no specific size for the off brand ones but it’s likely to be M2 pan head. Just look for a stainless steel screw 5m longer.
 
Eagle said:
If it’s the Ibanez then it’s not the same size exactly. There is no specific size for the off brand ones but it’s likely to be M2 pan head. Just look for a stainless steel screw 5m longer.
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Thank you!
 
Specks were good ,I’m not sure if they actually make the necks and bodies. (I would guess not) but they are well done.
 
@Eagle what causes the high E string to sound like it's fretting out on the highest fret? It's only on the 1 string & it's not hitting anything like the pickups. I have this happening on a couple of guitars & they are not cheap guitars. Thanks!
 
notalemming said:
@Eagle what causes the high E string to sound like it's fretting out on the highest fret? It's only on the 1 string & it's not hitting anything like the pickups. I have this happening on a couple of guitars & they are not cheap guitars. Thanks!
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I had that and he told me there was most likely a burr in the saddle
 
@Eagle Hello Andy I currently have 10-46 but want to switch to .95-44 will this affect my trem and Intonation ?
Again thank you for all your expertise and help

Cheers
Mike
 
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notalemming said:
@Eagle what causes the high E string to sound like it's fretting out on the highest fret? It's only on the 1 string & it's not hitting anything like the pickups. I have this happening on a couple of guitars & they are not cheap guitars. Thanks!
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There is a burr on the metal on the saddle top caused by the string . You need to smooth the contact point and it will go. A half round needle file is perfect and it is only likely to be tiny.
 
Stone said:
@Eagle Hello Andy I currently have 10-46 but want to switch to .95-44 will this affect my trem and Intonation ?
Again thank you for all your expertise and help

Cheers
Mike
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Yes , change the tension and you need to change the truss rod and intonation. Very small adjustment in this case but needed if you are optimum.
 
Eagle said:
There is a burr on the metal on the saddle top caused by the string . You need to smooth the contact point and it will go. A half round needle file is perfect and it is only likely to be tiny.
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Thanks Andy! It's weird that both guitars were fine the last time I played them & then all of a sudden have this issue. Can you recommend a half round needle file? I have been doing setups for years but don't have any experience in actual repair work, leveling frets, filing the nut, etc. Is this something fairly easy & straight forward to do? I don't want to make it worse! Thanks again!
 
notalemming said:
Thanks Andy! It's weird that both guitars were fine the last time I played them & then all of a sudden have this issue. Can you recommend a half round needle file? I have been doing setups for years but don't have any experience in actual repair work, leveling frets, filing the nut, etc. Is this something fairly easy & straight forward to do? I don't want to make it worse! Thanks again!
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Try some abrasive cord from Stew Mac. Worked for a burr I had on my high e saddle that was causing the string to break too often.

I bought an assortment set.
 
notalemming said:
Thanks Andy! It's weird that both guitars were fine the last time I played them & then all of a sudden have this issue. Can you recommend a half round needle file? I have been doing setups for years but don't have any experience in actual repair work, leveling frets, filing the nut, etc. Is this something fairly easy & straight forward to do? I don't want to make it worse! Thanks again!
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I like the CK brand needle files
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