PRS SE bridge question

[musicroom]

I've scoured these forums looking for the answer that some of you may know. Question is: what is the trem block material used in the SE's (pot metal or steel)?

Thanks!

 

[bodia]

I think it’s pot metal.

 

[SinSir]

Pot metal

 

[John Beef]

I know there's like Stoner Metal as a subgenre, but Pot Metal? I don't know what that is.

 

[musicroom]

Thanks - would you upgrade to a steel block to maintain more of the original tone - or would a brass block be "more better" ?

 

[Draconomics]

Pot metal it seems. Its not bad, but yeah...if you got the coin, get a brass block. They really do make a difference.

 

[redgold]

Does anyone have a source for a replacement steel or brass SE block?

 

[Draconomics]

Does anyone have a source for a replacement steel or brass SE block?

Yup. Theres two I like: Mannmade offers one, and so does FU Tone. Both available on reverb.com. expect prices to be between $50-$80.

 

[SinSir]

Does anyone have a source for a replacement steel or brass SE block?

Hands down the best kit

https://www.johnmannsguitarvault.co...--PRS-CE-SE-S2-Bridges---Nickel-x42807174.htm

 

[Draconomics]

Hands down the best kit

https://www.johnmannsguitarvault.co...--PRS-CE-SE-S2-Bridges---Nickel-x42807174.htm

I second that. I really like the saddle replacements.

 

[SinSir]

I second that. I really like the saddle replacements.

Heck it's almost worth it for those alone lol

 

[shimmilou]

I've scoured these forums looking for the answer that some of you may know. Question is: what is the trem block material used in the SE's (pot metal or steel)?

Thanks!

Have you tried a magnet?

 

[Draconomics]

Heck it's almost worth it for those alone lol

I kid you not, the Mannmade saddles fixed my doofus A string on my 35th. I had that old pot metal saddle backed all the way and it still wouldnt intonate.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Have you tried a magnet?

A magnetic bridge! Hmmmm.

Just joking, but can you imagine? That’s when you find out your wedding ring is really steel covered in gold paint!

 

[DISTORT6]

Have you tried a magnet?

I thought that thread was locked up!

 

[aphantomvaper]

A magnetic bridge! Hmmmm.

Just joking, but can you imagine? That’s when you find out your wedding ring is really steel covered in gold paint!

More like a band aid wrapped in aluminum foil here....

 

[Alnus Rubra]

More like a band aid wrapped in aluminum foil here....

At least the Aliens won’t find your finger.

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

I've had great results with these all brass models of Ebay. Direct fit for the SE and most trem guitars. I use the chrome saddle versions on my strat and the gold saddled ones one mine and my son's SE's The chrome is about $60 shipped and the gold is about $70 shipped

Chrome plated saddles

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333609903403?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Gold plated saddles

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265143231072?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Heres the Gold saddled version fitted to my SE Santana / Custom 22 Hybrid

 

[musicroom]

Have you tried a magnet?

Good idea! Thanks!

 

[Draconomics]

I thought that thread was locked up!

I have a really good joke, but for the mod's sake Id better not.