FDP Home Page / FDP Forum / Classifieds / FAQ's
/ Links / Cookbook
|
 |
|
The FDP is made possible by the following companies and individual members like
you.
Please use the links below to show them we value their
sponsorship.
|
* God bless America and our men and women in uniform * * Illegitimi non carborundum! * If you benefit and learn from the FDP and enjoy our site, please help support us and become a Contributing Member or make a Donation today! The FDP counts on YOU to help keep the site going with an annual contribution. It's quick and easy with PayPal. Please do it TODAY! Chris Greene, Host & Founder Registered Members: 64,000+ LOST YOUR PASSWORD? ......................................................................
IF YOU CANNOT LOG IN, RESET YOUR PASSWORD.
|
| For Sale/Wanted Classifieds | ||
|
FDP Jam Calendar | Find
musicians in your area! |
|
| Search the Forums |
FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Jaguars & Jazzmasters / Mastery bridge
FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Jaguars & Jazzmasters / Mastery bridge
Mars Hall
USA NW Indiana
Telefunkin'May 29th, 2012 09:35 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
Topic
I've always disliked the bridge saddles on my Jazzmaster. I can have a heavy strumming hand and tend to knock the E string off the saddle.
I'm a bit suprised when doing a "search" for this product here that it doesnt get much mention at all.
Anyone tried it out, thoughts experiences? I have one but haven't installed it yet, just wanting to know what to expect.
barry.b
australiaMay 30th, 2012 09:12 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
Topic
caveat: I have deliberatly not installed a Mastery on either of my Jags or Bass VI. The reason is that essentially you only get two arms to adjust intonation by fudging angles. It's even less flexible than the Tele bridges of two strings per saddle.
"I can have a heavy strumming hand and tend to knock the E string off the saddle."
something I experienced with my '62 Bass VI. It came down to break angle (the angle from the playable section of the strings compared to the angle between saddles to tremolo) not being sufficient.
That, and a bit of corrosion in the bridge saddle so it wasn't a solid fit.
some other options: take a small file to the saddle to tidy it up
I'm assuming it's a spiral-threaded/grooved saddle. Replace with a Mustang bridge with a solid groove.
just my 2c worth.
reverendrob
FDP Data Goon
Moderator
Hero, hero
you have done so well...May 30th, 2012 09:21 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
Topic
I have Tuneomatic Gibson-style bridges on my Jazzmaster, Jaguar, and Mustang.
They all came that way. I've owned ones in the past with factory ones, and the TOM is an improvement in almost every way I can think of.
Mars Hall
USA NW Indiana
Telefunkin'May 31st, 2012 06:36 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
Topic
"The reason is that essentially you only get two arms to adjust intonation by fudging angles."
The MB does seem to have compensation built into the saddles. Your other points are well taken, thanks for the reply.
MLC
Contributing Member
**********
It's not just good..
...it's good enough.May 31st, 2012 11:28 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
Topic
I put a Mastery on my Thinskin Jazzy.
Love it!!
It it true that you don't have isolated string adjustments, but I had no issues getting the intonation set.
I have heard that folks who use a wound 3rd string have had problems with intonation with the Mastery, but I can't confirm that since I use a plain 3rd.
I do think the Mastery improved the string-to-body transfer and I like the clarity and definition I hear with it. A little better sustain, as well.
The only gripe I have/had with the Mastery is that it's so expensive. But it IS a beautifully machined piece of hardware - and I've paid more for some pedals, so I got over it.
reverendrob
FDP Data Goon
Moderator
Hero, hero
you have done so well...May 31st, 2012 12:21 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
Topic
Everything I'm running with a JM/Jag trem now is the newer break angle/trem placement so I can run the guitar synth pickup and bulb controller easily. It doesn't fit easily without the trem relocation on the CP/50th/Mascis models, and I'm thankful for it beyond the sustain and intonation fixes.
Moderators: Black Hole Gang Chris Greene EA6B Iron Man reverendrob
FDP, LLC Privacy Policy: Your real name, username, and email
are held in
confidence and not disclosed to any third parties, sold, or
used for
anything other than FDP Forum registration unless you specifically
authorize disclosure.
Copyright © 1999-2013
Fender Discussion Page, LLC All Rights Reserved