Strat intonation issue...

[HurricaneJesus]

So I've got a strat where most of the saddles need to be adjusted pretty far out, some are even up against the screws that hold the bridge to the body. Is there a way to adjust it so the saddles wouldn't be toward one extreme?

 

[burningyen]

Unless the mounting screws are stopping you from accurately intonating the guitar, this is pretty common and I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[HurricaneJesus]

Ok, next question. Where can I find longer saddle springs?

 

[Chris Scott]

Ok, next question. Where can I find longer saddle springs?

I just stretch 'em out - don't need to go too far, just about 2-3mm usually does the trick, and you'll likely only need to do 3 - the D, B and E.

Yes, they are pretty stout, but it can be done.

 

[Rockledge]

The springs from old ball point pens make great saddle and pickup springs. I've been taking them out of pens since the 60s for that purpose.

 

[HurricaneJesus]

Unless the mounting screws are stopping you from accurately intonating the guitar, this is pretty common and I wouldn't worry about it.

I'm right up against one of the screws on the D and high E but it's RIGHT THERE, you know? Only noticeable to the strobe tuner.
By the way, ball-point pen springs, Rock? BRILLIANT! Was a bitch getting them on there but works perfectly.

 

[SNick]

I would say your more in need of a good setup to fix your issues.