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Jag HH bridge replacement

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So, I've got this Jaguar HH special that has the fender adjust-o-matic bridge setup. Given the 24" tension, I've had trouble with knocking the low E off the saddle using .12s.
I'd love to put a wraparound bridge on it, but to my knowledge there is no such bridge in the correct radius. Is there a Fender radius roller bridge or something with deeper grooves?
Could get more tension with a Bigsby installed?

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Re: Jag HH bridge replacement

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I actually really like that bridge a lot. Why not just cut deeper grooves into the saddles and raise the bridge...?
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I'd really prefer to lower the bridge, at this point. Will cutting deeper grooves noticeably affect the radius?
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Re: Jag HH bridge replacement

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depending on how much metal you use, yes, it could affect radius. I would try to make them all the same, and then raise the whole bridge slightly.
It looks like the spacing is different from the gibson bridges so there are not a lot of options unless you fill and redrill for different post spacing.
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Re: Jag HH bridge replacement

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You'd need to get a simple radius tool for the right neck shape from say stewmac or something. Then you can file down till you have a deeper groove, raise the bridge up by the same amount and you will end up with the same action but a deeper slot.

I have the same guitar and have been considering typing a different bridge too. Does anyone know if the mastery's posts are the right spacing?
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