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Sr. Martins -> Loose Saddle (Sep. 7 2011 1:22:09)

Hi,

Recently I made a saddle from bone but the piece was thinner than the standard one. I thought it wasn't going to work because the saddle would be loose and angled but anyway I tried it just to hear how it sounded.

I found that I prefer the loose saddle. It doesnt touch any of the sides of the slot but I make sure that it is perpendicular to the bottom and parallel to the sides, I only have to push it with my fingers after I put new strings and it goes into that position effortlessly.

Ive been trying the other to saddles I have (tight fit) but this "loose" one sounds so much better, the notes are tighter, brighter, more defined.. Maybe thats because the bridge is working like in a mandolin/double bass/violin where there's nothing touching the saddle besides the bottom of it.

What are your thoughts on this?


Anyone tried it?



Sr. Martins -> RE: Loose Saddle (Sep. 7 2011 2:30:47)

Forgot to mention.. by my uncientific tests (ear) after some swaping between the 3 saddles, I think that the saddle that doesnt touch any of the sides of the slot produces less bass, its a clear difference especially on the trebles.



Gimar Yestra -> RE: Loose Saddle (Sep. 7 2011 10:53:39)

just how loose is the saddle? does it stay up straight or does it get pushed froward by the string tension? if it does it could damage the bridge in the long run.



Sr. Martins -> RE: Loose Saddle (Sep. 7 2011 12:28:51)

Its straight up, no angle.



Gimar Yestra -> RE: Loose Saddle (Sep. 7 2011 12:30:39)

it should be fine then. funny that it makes such a sound difference for you, is it the same material, and same height aswell??



Sr. Martins -> RE: Loose Saddle (Sep. 7 2011 13:18:57)

The big difference is less bass (the unwanted kind of bass frequency) and it is especially noticeable when plucking the treble strings.



bugeyed -> RE: Loose Saddle (Sep. 27 2011 13:21:37)

I wonder if the difference is because the thinner saddle creates a sharper break for the strings. More of a knife edge than a wider more rounded contact area.



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