Buddydean5 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Hi folks! I've recently started using my Variax Standard for a 60s tribute band, and a few weeks ago I had a string break at the bridge (4th). Today the same thing happened at exactly the same spot. There's no rough or sharp point at the saddle, so, has anyone got any ideas? I've just restrung with Elixirs. Is this a common thing with Standards? I sweat a fair bit so is it my sweat causing the string to fail? Chris - Nottingham, UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Sweat? Slim possibility. You use a 9 gauge string set? Didn't mention the gauge on the FB group. Lots of string pulls? Could be the set-up if the tension is too high. Get with Mark Wright Music in Northampton. He used to be a tech at Line 6 Rugby, back when we had a location there. He knows guitars really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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