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| Author: | sdsollod [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Saddle width preference? |
What is your saddle width preference? I have been using 3/32", but considering other widths... |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
Sorry for the double post... |
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| Author: | phavriluk [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
I've used Tusq 1/8" x 3" compensated saddles on each of my 4 builds. Easily available, wide enough to allow intonation adjustments, consistency are plusses for me. One less variable. My layman's thinking suggested to me that seeing as I had none of the jigging a factory uses for location accuracy, I'd best give myself some insurance. Seems to have worked out so far. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
For the last 4 or 5 years if I cut the slot then I use 1/8" saddles. Obviously replacement saddles are made to fit whatever the existing slot width is. |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
I use 5/32”. M |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:02 am ] |
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I've been doing 1/8"... |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
1/8" for me, too. I have used thicker saddles to solve intonation problems on specific guitars, but for new builds, I like 1/8". |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
I like 1/8th because of the traditional look and the little extra space for intonation. I have used 1/4in saddles but most people don't like the way they look. Spot on intonation with them though. |
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| Author: | Tim L [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
5/32" |
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| Author: | jsmith [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
I use 3/16" for six-strings and 1/4" for twelve-strings. |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
Put me in the 1/8" club. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
i use 3/16 for all. I love the real estate for intonation and a gradual slope to the pin slot. |
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| Author: | TimAllen [ Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
Because I slot the bridge before I glue it, I use 5/32 to 3/16 for a 6-string. This gives me some room to adjust intonation in case the bridge moves slightly when I glue it. It also allows for adjusting for intonation in the future if someone puts different gauge strings on the guitar. While a narrow saddle is a bit more conventional, I don't see a major downside to a wider saddle. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
1/8th-3/16. depends on string gauge. Mike |
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| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
1/8” on pyramid bridges, 3/16” on most others, 1/4” on multi-scale baritones. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
I'm in the 1/8" club. For repairs especially it helps to adjust intonation. |
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| Author: | Cas [ Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
I’ve been with the 1/8” for some time. But currently trying to weigh up the pros and cons of moving to 5/32” More space to intonate, but aside from the aesthetics, does it affect the tone at all? Slot depth also comes into play here I guess. |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saddle width preference? |
1/8" for me |
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