Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

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Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by Ironheart » Sat Jul 09, 2016 7:16 pm

I bought my Yamaha SG-3 a couple months ago and I still haven't been able to find a replacement saddle adjustment screw for the low E String. It's a slotted head style and its about half the size of a more modern Hex head saddle screw.


Anyone have a resource in finding a vintage or NOS replacement? Any specific measurements to find an exact replacement? I don't care if I have to replacement all, for them all to be the same. I just want it to be complete.

Any info/help would be great.

Thanks
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Re: Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by cbrown » Sat Jul 09, 2016 10:56 pm

Since it's Japanese, it's most likely to be metric. A standard Strat saddle height screw is 4-40 UNC thread which has an external diameter of 0.112" or ~2.85mm. The Yamaha screw is a wee bit smaller so will probably be an M2.5 thread.

These are probably perfect for you http://m.ebay.ie/itm/M1-6-M2-M2-5-M3-A2 ... 0179951717" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by frelonvert » Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:09 am

I believe Cbrown option is the best solution.
For my SG-2, I had a missing bridge saddle screw and I made one with a TOM saddle screw, cuting the top and making the "place" for the screw driver (don't know how to name it in english).
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Re: Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by MattK » Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:20 am

If you have a Dremel or similar tool, all you need to do is buy a stainless screw of the right metric diameter, machine or metal screw, with a flat tip not a point - take the saddle to the hardware store to (carefully) test if the thread fits. Then use the Dremel to cut a slot in the tip, to the right depth, and then cut the screw off at the right length.

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Re: Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by Sonichris » Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:06 am

^^that's what I've done too. Many many times. Those screws are always missing it seems.

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Re: Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by Artslap » Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:53 pm

Did you sort this out Ironheart?

I recently made one.

I'd be happy to do another if you are still in need.

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Re: Yamaha SG-3 bridge saddle issue

Post by Ironheart » Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:00 pm

Artslap wrote:Did you sort this out Ironheart?

I recently made one.

I'd be happy to do another if you are still in need.

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Hey Artslap. I actually just ordered a set of adjustment screws yesterday. Thank you very much though. Appreciate the help/consideration from you and everyone.

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