CIJ Jaguar bridge options
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CIJ Jaguar bridge options
So I'm doing some work on a friends CIJ Jaguar. As is the case with most of the reissues the low E string pops out of position pretty easily which really annoys my buddy (and me too). I'm thinking about installing a set of Mustang saddles to remedy this. I'm wondering if the lack of saddle height screws on Mustang saddles is much of an issue. I figure they are designed to have the proper radius (7.25") and if the neck is in the proper position and the overall bridge height is satisfactory, in regards to the action, then things should be ok. Or should I look into Tusq saddles or the Warmoth modified Mustang bridge? Man I wish they made the reissue JM/Jag saddles with proportionate grooves for each string like they used to. Please share your insights...
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Re: CIJ Jaguar bridge options
I vote for the modified mustang bridge.
But, you could also use a needle file to make the groove deeper.
But, you could also use a needle file to make the groove deeper.
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Re: CIJ Jaguar bridge options
I thought about deepening the grooves but particularly on the low E and A strings, the grooves aren't wide enough. Argh! It seems like the reissue bridges where intentionally designed to fail.
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Re: CIJ Jaguar bridge options
I did this with mine and it stopped the string jumping for me. When a buddy of mine plays my jag they still jump occassionally but not as much as they did with the stock saddles. He's pretty heavy handed though.tremolite wrote: I'm thinking about installing a set of Mustang saddles to remedy this.
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Re: CIJ Jaguar bridge options
I also give mustang saddles the thumbs up. I've only used the standard ones, not even the adjustable ones. They grip the string far better than a jag/jazz saddle.
I prefer their older stuff.
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if you play rock and roll, IMO, jag saddles are useless.. I did the modified mustang saddles on my cij jag, theyve held up great over the last 2 years.
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Re: CIJ Jaguar bridge options
I think part of the problem might be that you guys are starting with CIJ bridges. I've heard lots of complaints about those and not so many about AVRI or vintage bridges, especially with a good setup and a reasonably heavy string gauge.
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Re: CIJ Jaguar bridge options
I've had much less trouble with my AVRI bridge than the other guitarist in my band, who has a MIJ. He's got a buzz-stop on now, and before that he filed a huge groove in his low E saddle just to remedy it.
I find that my AVRI bridge gets more stable with every gig. Maybe I'm just getting used to it though.
I set up a friend's MIJ jazz yesterday - it had mustang saddles on it, but he still wasn't happy. I put a neck shim in, and set it up, and the improvement was huge.
I find that my AVRI bridge gets more stable with every gig. Maybe I'm just getting used to it though.
I set up a friend's MIJ jazz yesterday - it had mustang saddles on it, but he still wasn't happy. I put a neck shim in, and set it up, and the improvement was huge.
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