Ibanez SAT Pro II Bridge Analysis - Video For Nerds

**SCREW SIZES:** Some people have been asking about intonation and saddle screw sizes. I should've probably taken notes, but here's what we've got so far. I don't have it around anymore to check, but based off @jimtess2744's comment below and this post on reddit by /u/Shock_and_Awwwwww (www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/hqv3xl/question_l…, I'm willing to bet the intonation screws are 12mm M3 conical ended grub screws. Here's my my reasoning, but I'd love some input from anyone willing to check: According to /u/Shock_and_Awwwwww, the intonation ones should be 12mm 3M grub screws with a conical tip. I recall using a 1.5mm Allen wrench for the setuo, which would match this number, since 3M grub screws use that size wrench. On the other hand, @jimtess2744 mentions measuring 2.5mm diameter for the saddle height ones, and being able to replace them with the ones from a Squier CV Strat, which I happen to have with me right now. I measured the major diameter of that thread at 2.65mm, which is almost spot on to the 2.675mm specified by the ISO chart for a 3M screw. They also take a 1.5mm Allen wrench. As for the length, 8mm as suggested by @jimtess2744 seems about right. It's the same length as the E string saddles on the Strat, which should fit the low profile of the SAT nicely. Any longer than that would probably be too much. These are not conical ended ones. I will update as I get new info, but this should pretty much be it.

Excellent video, can't thank you enough. Inherited an SA360 with the same bridge a couple years back which sat in a corner since thanks to the awful setup on the bridge. This video helped me fix it up and once again the axe feels incredible

Just bought a used 2010 120 EX and when I took apart this bridge to clean it those damn screws on the bottom had my blood boiling. My SA 140 has the other crazy ass bridge with the one saddle screw. No problems with intonation though. Looks like I'm going to have to get used to this one. Thanks for the video!

Thank you so much for this video!!!

Awesome video! Can I ask you a question? My electric guitar strings feel too loose and uncomfortable to play. Would tightening the truss rod and raising the action help with this?

Love this bridge both aesthetically and functionally. Great peace of design. Once you've got well tuning, it stays forever. Not even comparable to Classic 6 screw nor other 2 point trems...

Thank you for sharing brother

The big problem with this is the thin chrome on the soft copper. The strings get cut and break. Ineligible for bending. It should be checked often because the screws loosen.

can i ask what is the dimension of its intonation screws?

Are there aftermarket brass blocks or steel blocks?

Great video, thank you, the good question is, is there a tuto about how to set it up ? 😅

Fender needs to update their shit. They are falling behind these days. This proves it. Good job Juan-O. 🤘🏼

I found this channel on YouTube shorts liked subbed

I SAW YOUR SHORT: u do not need locking tuners... i will be stringing it like that from now on!