jalexquijano Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Is it worth replacing the original worn out saddles on an epiphone casino with TUSQ saddles? Which Gibson bridge fits exactly on this guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redddog Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 This is a preference thing but for me, I like steel saddles. Again, I would think that the tusq saddles wouldn't be as bright. I have them on my Strat and I definitely noticed that. I was willing to give up some bright on my Strat but for my Casino, I want it as bright as possible. It's what you're after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I have GraphTech string saver polymer saddles on my Casino. Their ad states: "Metal saddles have a pronounced 2 KHz treble spike that dominates the tonal spectrum. String Saver™ Originals have a more balanced tone, with sizzling highs, full mids, and big open lows. You will also notice an increase in sustain by up to 25% over brass saddles and 15% over steel". Some folks like the change and others don't. I've kept mine on. Don't know what Gibson bridge fits a Casino. My experience with Gotoh is that the string spacing is wider than my Korean Casino and the low 'E' string slot needs to be filed to prevent it from popping out; I went back the the stock one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_travis Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 is the graptech a perfect fit for your casino? I find my slightly lacking in the resonance department.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 You don't want to replace the saddles on the Chinese made Casino You really just want to replace the 'Chinese made guitar' That will require about $2500 in Gibson $$ to do so. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Is it worth replacing the original worn out saddles on an epiphone casino with TUSQ saddles? Which Gibson bridge fits exactly on this guitar? Have you considered rollers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How exactly does one wear out string saddles? I have 40 year old guitars with original saddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 The saddles on my Dot Deluxe corroded as the gold plating oxidized... not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 is the graptech a perfect fit for your casino? I find my slightly lacking in the resonance department.. Perfect fit, ordered from Graphtech site: http://www.graphtech.com/products.html?ProductID=258&CurrencyID=2 Product Search by Guitar - the results for Epiphone Casino are this one product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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