Aria Pro II CS350
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Aria Pro II CS350
2 machine heads snapped off: Not a problem because I'm pretty sure Gotohs will drop straight in.
2 saddles broken. This is the issue. They are nasty pot metal things and replacement would be a bonus. But I've never seen anything like them. Anybody got some info or know who I should talk to? I've had a look at the Matsmoku website but it didn't help.
The guitar itself is not bad. Ash body, looks like 4 piece, straight neck but a bit too much fretwear around the cowboy chords to give credibility to the owner's claims of being a Metaller. Definitely worth resurrecting.
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Have an old fucked up CS250 here, pretty ugly imo, but used to play well back in the day before the saddles broke
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Got any saddles left?danrawkz wrote:Have an old fucked up CS250 here, pretty ugly imo, but used to play well back in the day before the saddles broke
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Unfortunately it's not mine, and I think the owner one day dreams of fixing it too
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Any ideas on where to get saddles?nzsimon1 wrote:I had one of these many moons ago I was pretty happy with it at the time
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Are the saddles or their spacing really that unusual? If they're shit pot metal ones, why not replace them with some of the usual bent steel ones, which are much better?
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Blinding Flash of the Obvious!nzsimon1 wrote:sadly no could try bungalow bills he must have a bit of a collection of old stuff
Brilliant. Thanks Simon
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Good question. I haven't measured anything but a quick look wasn't encouraging. I'll have to get the owner to leave it with me for a while.OpenCoil wrote:Are the saddles or their spacing really that unusual? If they're shit pot metal ones, why not replace them with some of the usual bent steel ones, which are much better?
http://www.guitarparts.co.nz/cart/Detai ... &category=
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Hmm, yes, looking at this picture of a similar model, they are quite odd saddles.
http://www.vintageandrare.com/uploads/p ... iginal.jpg
I wonder if some saddles from a US Strat or Tele would work. They have the offset adjustment screw like the standard ones. Spacing would be the issue. Like these
http://www.vintageandrare.com/uploads/p ... iginal.jpg
I wonder if some saddles from a US Strat or Tele would work. They have the offset adjustment screw like the standard ones. Spacing would be the issue. Like these
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Or you could call Weta Guitars in Wellington. They're workshop-only these days. Might have something in a bin somewhere.
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
Still working on it. I have a bunch of measurements to compare and just haven't got round to it yet. Watch this space.teearraceewye wrote:Hi All! Just wondering if ANYONE has found replacement saddles that work, original or modified ... really desperate here .. alas the pride of my fleet sits idle .. thanks in advance for ANY leads -Tracy
And welcome to the Forum Tracy.
So you have a CS-350 as well?
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Re: Aria Pro II CS350
As best as I can measure. (In mm)
Aria Saddles:
L 17
W 10
H 9
E-E 52
Graphtech Saddles
L 20.7
W 10.41
H 5.84
E-E 52.73
I'm guessing the killer is the length of the Graphtechs. That extra 3.7 mm leaves no space for intonation.
Any insights appreciated, but I'm not confident enough to blow $75 on the off chance.
Aria Saddles:
L 17
W 10
H 9
E-E 52
Graphtech Saddles
L 20.7
W 10.41
H 5.84
E-E 52.73
I'm guessing the killer is the length of the Graphtechs. That extra 3.7 mm leaves no space for intonation.
Any insights appreciated, but I'm not confident enough to blow $75 on the off chance.
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