How will this help me reduce string breakage? copy
As the strings move along the U.L.F. saddle or the String Saver saddles, they will not bind due to the slippery nature of the saddles resulting is less stress on the strings.
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What is the difference between String Saver Saddles and TUSQ saddles?
The major difference is that string savers are impregnated with PTFE. Since PTFE is 500% slipperier than graphite, it eases the grip of the saddle on the string, virtually eliminating string breakage. You will also notice a slight mid-range boost o
What is the difference between String Saver Originals and String Saver Classics?
String Saver Originals are made completely from our String Saver material, whereas String Saver Classics are a steel saddle with a small insert of the String Saver material where the string hits the saddle. String Saver Classics will retain the look
Can I modify String Saver Originals for my guitar?
Due to the consistency of our String Saver Originals, it is extremely easy to work with. You can easily modify it with fine-grit sandpaper or other commonly used shaping tools. If we make a saddle close to what you need and you want to make the sad
What are ResoMax bridges made out of?
ResoMax is made from a light proprietary alloy, equivalent to aluminum, that is as strong as steel. The ResoMax bridge will increase sustain and improve the tone of your guitar. We have three different bridges available, the ResoMax NVS, the ResoMax
How will this light weight bridge benefit me?
A steel bridge mounted to your guitar will absorb many of the frequencies, letting your strings are resonating at. This will take away from the tone and sustain. With a light weight bridge you are opening up a passage way, linking your strings with
Will the U.L.F. coating wear off?
We have tested our U.L.F. saddles under numerous conditions, and the coating has not worn off yet. Like anything in the world, it is possible so if this happens please contact us and let us know.
Will the ResoMax tailpiece benefit me? copy
Our ResoMax Tailpieces are made from the same lightweight, high strength material as our bridges so it will have same improvements as our ResoMax bridges. It will increase sustain and improve the tone of your guitar.
What are the String Saver saddles made out of?
ResoMax NV2 is loaded with our String Saver saddles. Providing a balanced tone will allow your string to ring at a steadier rate and play better in harmony. You will also notice more body in your tone as String Saver saddles really bring out those mi
What's PTFE?
PTFE is a fluorocarbon polymer with slippery, not sticking properties. It can be found in both our Black TUSQ XL nuts and our String Saver saddles. PTFE is 500% slipperier than Graphite.
How will this help me reduce string breakage?
As the strings move along the U.L.F. saddle or the String Saver saddles, they will not bind due to the slippery nature of the saddles resulting is less stress on the strings.
What if the strings dig in to the String Saver saddles?
Since our saddles are impregnated (not coated) with PTFE, if you notice your guitar strings digging into the material or any other imperfections, you can easily take some sand paper, sand the notch or groove out and it's like working with a new saddl
Product Spotlight: Resomax Harmonic Bridge Systems
We at Graph Tech have had tremendous feedback from customers about our Resomax bridges, but are always asked, "Which one is right for me?" Here is a quick rundown. There are a few traits that all of our bridges share:. The different options are due t
Resomax Tune-o-Matic Bridges & Epiphone Guitars (mid 90's)
Go to Drawings and Measurements Section. Although our 6mm Resomax TOM bridges are a direct retrofit for most Epiphone instruments on the market, we have found a specific era of instruments (built in the Samick manufacturing plant) with unusually narr