The saddle is one of the most important components in a guitar.
It determines the action which is how high the strings are from the fretboard. Too high an action and it’s very difficult to play, too low and the strings will buzz.
A good quality saddle will also improve the sound and the tone of a guitar.
Saddles are made from a variety of material.
The best ones are made cow bone. They are more time consuming to make and to adjust but it’s totally worth it.
Professional guitarists normally have 2-3 different saddles for each guitar depending on the string type and gauge they use.
For people who come into my workshop, I make the different saddles based on the original one the same day.
For long distance customers, I ask them to send me their original saddle so I can make the different versions from the original one.
I make saddles the same day I receive the orders so you should get your new saddles back as quickly as possible.
Please contact me to find out how to measure your guitar string action.