Im using a Gotoh Aluminum Tailpiece and a Gotoh Nashville Bridge with Brass saddles. The Gotoh hardware they supply for the bridge and tailpiece is brass. Im looking at locking studs for the tailpiece which are steel. I also have steel studs for the bridge. Some people say you lose sustain with an aluminum bridge so wouldnt steel studs improve it?
Should I use steel for both the studs? The bridge is zinc but with brass saddles. Bushings in the guitar are also steel. I also feel steel studs would be stronger than brass on a part that is under tension. My only concern is with the aluminum is the risk of corrosion with the aluminum in contact with the steel. But are also nickel plated. Has anybody had a issue with that?
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Should I use steel for both the studs? The bridge is zinc but with brass saddles. Bushings in the guitar are also steel. I also feel steel studs would be stronger than brass on a part that is under tension. My only concern is with the aluminum is the risk of corrosion with the aluminum in contact with the steel. But are also nickel plated. Has anybody had a issue with that?
Thanks-