Since I decided to use the
tremolo on my Jackson JS22 I have encountered two problems. The first
was that my tremolo was difficult to press down. The second was that
my strings were starting to break at the bridge. For the first
problem, I purchased Raw Vintage tremolo springs. These springs(even
with all five installed) have made my tremolo much easier to press
down. But, for the second problem, I still needed a solution. I
thought about changing the bridge but I quickly realized that that
probably wouldn't solve the problem. So I searched for solutions
online. I soon discovered Big Bends String Sleeves.
What are Big Bends String
Sleeves?
Big Bends string sleeves
are flexible string protectors that are installed at the end of your
guitar strings. They have a similar look to the insulation often
found on small electrical wires inside electronics. They can be
trimmed to fit your bridge and or designed to prevent your strings
from breaking at the bridge. They are also designed to fit any string
gauge.
What is included in the
package?
Included in the package
are 7 black string sleeves and installation instructions.
My experience with Big
Bends String Sleeves
Installation was easy but
slightly tedious. This was due to the fact that I had to have just
the right length. I didn't want to risk the possibility of muted
strings.
Once I got past the
installation I was eager to see how long my strings would last. So I
begin to use the tremolo bar as usual and observed over a period of
time. After observing from the day of installation to the present
moment I have found myself to be satisfied with the results. I have
managed to avoid string breaks for a year and six months. I haven't
had string breaks at the bridge are anywhere else. At the time of
installation, I installed my usual nine-gauge Dean Markley Nickel
Steel strings. Before purchasing these sleeves it would take three to
four weeks(six weeks if I got lucky) for strings to start breaking at
the bridge.
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| After Big Bends String Sleeves have been added |
Overall
Based on my experience
Big Bends String Sleeves are worth purchasing. They have helped my
strings last much longer than I expected. I have been surprised by
the results and I will continue to purchase these if needed.
