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    Default Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    Hi all,

    Newbie to the electric side here.

    I just picked up a mandobird iv for cheap, and one thing I've noticed is the bridge saddle height adjustment hex screws stick up a bit and tend to snag/scrape the heel of my hand when strumming.

    Any tricks to minimize this other than altering attack angle/technique?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    Just order some shorter screws and replace them. Easiest way to cure it and cheap too.

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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    Any suggestions for where to order from? I doubt my local hardware store has anything like them, and I don't know the thread count or diameter.

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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    Quote Originally Posted by Mandodork View Post
    Any suggestions for where to order from? I doubt my local hardware store has anything like them, and I don't know the thread count or diameter.
    Your local hardware may have them or amazon or eBay have loads for sale. Here’s a list of common sizes you can probably buy many at the hardware store. You can always take one with you to get the right size Click image for larger version. 

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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    That's great, thanks Sonic!

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    Luthier&Pickup maker ret. Soundfarmer Pete's Avatar
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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    M3 ......Look on ebay....stainless are best since they won`t go rusty https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-Stainl....c100505.m3226

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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    File them down.

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    Default Re: Mandobird bridge saddle set screws

    I hate when they stick up. You can Dremel and file them. For my 4-sting Mandobird, I bought a set of Graphtech saddles, which came with properly sized height screws. I like them very much.
    Blow on, man.

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