Saddle height screw undoing itself

AJSAJS Frets: 43

I have a number of guitars and basses and this is a problem I have never come across before. 


While I am playing one of my basses one of the saddle height adjustment screws is undoing itself presumably because of the vibrations.


I did a gig two weeks ago and after 45 minutes of playing  one of the screws had vibrated back into the saddle meaning the low E string was unplayable due to the fret rattle.


Do I need a new saddle or can it be cured?

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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14515
    ICBM usually suggests adjusting the saddle height, then, applying a drop of Loctite Threadlocker. This comes in several strengths. Try the blue Normal first. 
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  • AJSAJS Frets: 43
    How does the loctite run down the thread ?
    or do you just put a drop on the top of the screw?
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 72506
    Yes, it will run down the thread if you put a drop on the top. If you don't have threadlock, you can use clear nail varnish or (preferably cheap - it's not as permanent) superglue. It's best to put some kitchen roll around the bridge while you do it in case of drips.

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  • AJSAJS Frets: 43
    Thanks for that 1 will try the loctite blue
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