Question about bridges/saddles

[EricTile]

Here's a picture of the bridge on my lovely e series P bass. (pound for scale)

Trouble is the saddles have worn out and they are slightly more petit than on your average P bass bridge. What I would like to know from you lovely people is :
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[*]would it matter if I get a normal size saddle? or replaced the entire bridge with a standard size bad ass/graphtech?
[*]would I be able to get a normal saddle and just file it down?
[*]basically, if you could point me in the riht direction I would be very greatful!
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Cheers!

Edited December 14, 2010 by EricTile

[Ou7shined]

There are many replacements for a Fender 5 screw bridge on the market and most of them will be a big improvement on your BBOT.

[2x18]

Why dont you undo the saddle, remove the height adjustment grub screws and turn the saddle over then replace and adjust screws?

I have the same Medium scale P-bass in ( faded ) White.

Will.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I don't understand what is meant by the saddle have worn out. I've never seen saddles wear out even on basses from the 60s.

If its a problem with running out of height adjustment, changing the neck angle with a shim is the answer.

[EricTile]

[quote name='2x18' post='1059281' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:28 AM']Why dont you undo the saddle, remove the height adjustment grub screws and turn the saddle over then replace and adjust screws?

I have the same Medium scale P-bass in ( faded ) White.

Will.[/quote]

I'm trying this today, will let you know how it works out. Cheers for the help!