Members StevenS Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 I've got a 2 yr old Wolfgang with a Floyd that is going through strings like crazy. It's not any particular one, they all like to have a go at it, but they all break at the bridge in the same place. It generally happens when I'm either playing live or practicing with the band and I really don't play it that hard. One particular practice I broke 4 strings in one night. The latest was last night about 3 songs into our set. I was really close to pulling a Pete Townsend on it. I've had it to 2 techs who filled down the saddles but it just keeps breaking strings. I really like the guitar but this is driving me nuts. Can I buy better saddles for it anywhere? Anyone have any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 What brand of Strings? Do NOT say Ernie Ball or GHS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members red|dragon Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 D'Addario > * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenS Posted May 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 Originally posted by red|dragon D'Addario > * Bingo, that's what I'm using, you think that's my problem? What's a good replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members red|dragon Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 lol no. you misunderstood me. daddario > * (daddario is better than all) lol you must be picking too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 D'Addario rules! I'm not sure, I was gonna recommend filing the saddles next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bubkus_jones Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 File the saddles of a Floyd? I would never have though that would be a good idea. Are they actually breaking at the saddle, or are the strings popping out of the saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenS Posted May 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 They're breaking right at the edge of the saddles where it leaves the bridge. There ends up being about 1/2 inch of string left in the bridge. I honestly don't think it's from picking too hard. I play my Les Paul the same way and rarely if ever break a string on that. Anyone else had this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members M-1 Fan Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 Take a magnifying glass and look at each saddle. Find out if there are any sharp edges that might be causing your strings to break. I'm not familiar with the guitar, but if the angle at which the strings are right before the bridge is too steep it might be causing a pressure point right at the saddles. What is your string gauge? Heavier strings might help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MASQUE Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 Originally posted by StevenS They're breaking right at the edge of the saddles where it leaves the bridge. There ends up being about 1/2 inch of string left in the bridge. I honestly don't think it's from picking too hard. I play my Les Paul the same way and rarely if ever break a string on that. Anyone else had this problem? 1/2 " left over, hmmmmm. Are you using the trem when they break? It may be your bridge pup is too high and when you use the trem the strings rub against the pup, weaken and then just break whenever they feel like it. Try to see what the break point is over. (pup pole piece, etc etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Tweedbucket Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 Originally posted by batotman What brand of Strings? Do NOT say Ernie Ball or GHS! I use Ernie Balls all the time and never break them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VH5150 Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yoy gotta those a hands like edaward scissors hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iceman7511 Posted May 15, 2006 Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 You can check for rough saddles by dragging a cotton ball across them. If any gets caught, the saddle needs smoothed. Or, just use Ernie Ball Slinky 9's like me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenS Posted May 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2006 Thanks guys, I'll try the magnifying glass, & cotton ball ideas & see what happens. I use .009's and like them. I've even tried different picks for a while but it didn't seem to make any difference. I could try .010's I guess but I don't really think that's the problem. I use .009's on my Les Paul, & Strat and never have problems like this Wolfgang. Maybe it's time to get the Dremel grinder out to smooth those babies down. (chuckle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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