Floyd rose help

[brownsound79]

My floyd rose saddle (D string) is rusted a bit...(from the sweats...) now it always breaking the D string...
what can i do guys...?? 

 

[exalted]

WD40?

Steel wool?

 

[blue313]

I've never run into that, but Id probably use sandpaper and files to get rid of the rust and anything sharp.  Possibly hit it with a little paint to seal it.

Either that or replace them if its too bad.
http://www.guitarpartsdepot.com/Original_Floyd_Rose-Floyd_Rose_Parts-1.html

 

[yyz2112]

Once those saddles start rusting, there's little you can do to stop it. You'd be better off getting a new saddle.
What's interesting to me is that it's the D string. Usually the low E and sometimes the A are the saddles that get a lot of abuse.

 

[DangerousR6]

Once those saddles start rusting, there's little you can do to stop it. You'd be better off getting a new saddle.
What's interesting to me is that it's the D string. Usually the low E and sometimes the A are the saddles that get a lot of abuse.

I'd have to agree, once the finish is worn off, it's best to just replace it and move on. Or you'll be forever fighting the rust problem..

 

[DocNrock]

Once those saddles start rusting, there's little you can do to stop it. You'd be better off getting a new saddle.
What's interesting to me is that it's the D string. Usually the low E and sometimes the A are the saddles that get a lot of abuse.

I'd have to agree, once the finish is worn off, it's best to just replace it and move on. Or you'll be forever fighting the rust problem..

+2

 

[T.L.]

'Must be the dry climate I live in, 'cuz I have never had any component rust on any guitar that I have ever owned (and a couple I have had for 17 and 18 years). I have seen pictures of guitars online that had rust on the hardware, including Floyd Rose bridges...

 

[DangerousR6]

'Must be the dry climate I live in, 'cuz I have never had any component rust on any guitar that I have ever owned (and a couple I have had for 17 and 18 years). I have seen pictures of guitars online that had rust on the hardware, including Floyd Rose bridges...

A lot of it has to do with a persons perspiration . My brother's sweat is very acidic and I don't let him play my guitars anymore, his sweat would destroy my strings. And my wife's sweat is the same way, I can polish the aluminum grips on her bike and within an hour of riding they looks like they've been oxidizing for years...

 

[DocNrock]

'Must be the dry climate I live in, 'cuz I have never had any component rust on any guitar that I have ever owned (and a couple I have had for 17 and 18 years). I have seen pictures of guitars online that had rust on the hardware, including Floyd Rose bridges...

A lot of it has to do with a persons perspiration . My brother's sweat is very acidic and I don't let him play my guitars anymore, his sweat would destroy my strings. And my wife's sweat is the same way, I can polish the aluminum grips on her bike and within an hour of riding they looks like they've been oxidizing for years...

I'd hate to know about your personal life.  :toothy12:

 

[DangerousR6]

'Must be the dry climate I live in, 'cuz I have never had any component rust on any guitar that I have ever owned (and a couple I have had for 17 and 18 years). I have seen pictures of guitars online that had rust on the hardware, including Floyd Rose bridges...

A lot of it has to do with a persons perspiration . My brother's sweat is very acidic and I don't let him play my guitars anymore, his sweat would destroy my strings. And my wife's sweat is the same way, I can polish the aluminum grips on her bike and within an hour of riding they looks like they've been oxidizing for years...

I'd hate to know about your personal life.   :toothy12:

:doh:

 

[brownsound79]

Well what can i say...i only sweatin' when its time to shreddin'     :headbang: :headbang:

well its about time to get this..