Wilkinson Locking Roller Bridge Problem

Narco Martenot · Post by **Narco Martenot** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:07 pm

Does anyone have any advice for preventing the low E string from popping out of the saddle on a Wilkinson Locking Roller Bridge? I've tried filing the roller down, but it's so small; and is very difficult to get a grip on it because it spins.

I should note that the low E is a 46 gauge string. Is the solution to simply use a lighter gauge string?

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:40 pm

Use a heavier gauge. Should have more tension to hold it down and in place.

peecheeclean · Post by **peecheeclean** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:57 pm

user at least 11s...if not 12s.

Narco Martenot · Post by **Narco Martenot** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:44 pm

Interesting. I will try a heavier gauge.

The more guitar parts I try out, the more I realise that the guitar market is full of some of the worst engineering I have ever encountered -- this bridge is no exception. It seems pretty obvious to me that with each saddle, the slots should become larger and deeper to accommodate any gauge or break angle.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:03 pm

Narco Martenot wrote:Interesting. I will try a heavier gauge.

I think that would be time wasted when you could be doing ANOTHER TOTALLY AMAZING PROJECT TO SHOW US PLZ