Saddle Replacement

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                Saddle replacement on acoustic guitars is normally done because of a desire for an alternate saddle material, string ware or undersaddle pickup installation. If you change string size on your guitar, a new saddle may need to be cut in order to improve intonation. Compensation may need to be changed to get the intonation at it's best. For acoustic guitar saddles (I personally prefer bone saddles), Graphtech saddles do well on top of undersaddle pickups. You do not get the absolute coupling with undersaddle pickups that you do without, but bone or Graphtech saddles are a very good choice.

                On electric guitars, wear or the desire to change to newer and better materials are good reasons for changing saddles. With electric guitars, string angle from the bridge to the string stop and coupling are good areas to look at. Proper string angle can improve harmonics and coupling can improve sustain. There are good electric guitar saddle replacements that can improve coupling and fit your existing bridge configuration.

                Services Performed:
                1. Inspect bridges, bridge plates and string stops for tension damage.
                2. Check acoustic guitars for string size and existing intonation.
                3. Determine new saddle compesation (acoustics), and cut new saddle.
                4. Fit saddle to bridge slot, fine sand and polish.
                5. On electric guitars, I replace saddles, adjust saddle radius and set intonation.

                    Though it is not absolutely necessary, it is a good idea to get a full
                setup and adjust with a nut replacement, especially if new strings or a different                 size are installed.

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