There might be a thread about this already, but I thought I'd document the process.
I unwound all the strings after marking them at the first fret with painters tape. (makes it easier to re-install)
Pulled out the saddle and separated the pieces. Marked the saddle so I wouldn't get the pieces confused.
Used an exacto razor saw to cut (very easy job) Then sanded the ends just a little to smooth out and prevent any jamming.
Had to fiddle a little with everything to get it back in place, but finally got it all. There were separate pieces under the pickup, that had to be oriented under each saddle piece. And there was a plastic shim under everything, I had to trim just a bit to get it to fit right, not sure why.
The tape I put on to mark the tuned position, then when re-installing, I pulled them to the 2nd fret and got the strings tied off, then wound up to in-tune.
Finished result...I'll let them sit for a few days before I trim the ends. These strings are about 3 years old and settled in nicely.
Not sure if it sounds all that much better, really, but it sounds good. I always had the bass turned up a little and treble turned down a bit. Jam next week, I'll see how it sounds with the group in the crowded room.
I unwound all the strings after marking them at the first fret with painters tape. (makes it easier to re-install)
Pulled out the saddle and separated the pieces. Marked the saddle so I wouldn't get the pieces confused.
Used an exacto razor saw to cut (very easy job) Then sanded the ends just a little to smooth out and prevent any jamming.
Had to fiddle a little with everything to get it back in place, but finally got it all. There were separate pieces under the pickup, that had to be oriented under each saddle piece. And there was a plastic shim under everything, I had to trim just a bit to get it to fit right, not sure why.
The tape I put on to mark the tuned position, then when re-installing, I pulled them to the 2nd fret and got the strings tied off, then wound up to in-tune.
Finished result...I'll let them sit for a few days before I trim the ends. These strings are about 3 years old and settled in nicely.
Not sure if it sounds all that much better, really, but it sounds good. I always had the bass turned up a little and treble turned down a bit. Jam next week, I'll see how it sounds with the group in the crowded room.