Graph Tech String Saver Classics Strat & Tele 2-1/16" Spacing Black

There is a problem with these saddles, but they are good-looking and have good functionality. Each of the Teflon string grooves in the saddles appears to have a slight lip on either side of the dead center. There is a groove at a depth of 0001 mm that may catch lighter strings and prevent them from anchoring in the groove's center. While not visually noticeable, the effect is that it produces a slightly flat tinny sound or even a faint buzz when the guitar is being played, which is barely perceptible but enough to make one's fun playing miserable. When I put a brand new set of strings on but couldn't get it quite right, I realized that this was the problem. I thought it might have to do with a new troublesome neck nut or a high fret that suddenly appeared. I was troubleshooting these for a few minutes when I found the You can check by examining the string (usually high e b g) and if it is just slightly off the true center of the saddle, this is the cause. It is necessary to redesign the Teflon saddle portion of GraphTech to resolve this problem.

Kohen McNeil

| May 30, 2021

The first time I put it on the intonation screw was really difficult to screw It was tough to thread the second, third, and fourth as well. As soon as I took them off, I did not feel comfortable using them. The screw got stuck in the first one, so I went back to try to thread it in while I was off the guitar. Trying to unscrew it, I actually broke the intonation screw in half when I tried to twist it. It's just incredible! No guitar I have ever owned has ever had a screw sheared in half. It was in such bad condition that threads and taps were damaged, soft metal screws were broken, and even the springs felt like coiled wire that didn't really react like While I do like how they look and the smoother surfaces, I regret not getting to use them, as I have to return to my original bent steel strat saddle.

Alaya Hanna

| Nov 18, 2020

One was installed on the Dean Zelinsky Strat replica I own. A Yamaha Pacifica that I installed from a "pawnshop prize" was fitted with this set. Quite a feat. It is noticeable that the sustain and clarity have improved. As important as this is, I've already experienced the enhanced tuning stability these offer, and I'm in no doubt I made the right decision again. I took a lot of measurements before it started, because it was somewhat difficult to get the height and intonation right. It was a little bit difficult to turn the set screw that was supposed to be the easiest. They are a great improvement for my playing style since I prefer to flatten the trem as I palm it, so now it is a nearly flat and comfortable surface compared to what was before.

Stephen Morton

| Jan 28, 2021

This is only a very subtle change in tone and sustain, but I liked the sound with the bent steel saddles. The sound is almost unheard. Still, they are a vast improvement over hitting the screw adjustment of the cheese grater on the back of the hand. The chrome bridge makes these glasses look great. They are a bit pricey, however. As I have been pleased with the string trees and TUSQ nuts from Graph Tech, I chose the string savers to do the same. So far, I have only broken one string on the bent steel saddles, but so far I haven't broken any strings on the new brand. On the guitar they look really good (but Strats make a great impression.

Vada Acosta

| Jul 28, 2020

Despite stretched strings, the stock saddles have no indentation to keep the strings from sliding left and right, and the strings would go out of tune almost immediately. Now that my strat is tuned after I put on my graph techs, it is It does not matter whether the strings are brand new. There should be stock on strats for these.

Jasiah Robles

| Aug 26, 2020

My American Standard Telecaster came with them already installed. Original saddle posts stick out fairly far from the top because they are so thick. The edges are sharp, so if you play close to the bridge then your palm may take a beating. It is much more comfortable to work with Graph Techs.

Chanel Costello

| Feb 18, 2021

Both the tone and sustain can be improved incrementally, but every little bit counts.

Isaias GODDARD

| Sep 01, 2020

I do big bends a lot, especially when I'm doing them. It's been years since I've cracked high E and B strings at a rapid pace, and I cursed them a lot. My practice got to the point that I broke strings on three different strats one weekend. Since I began buying E and B strings in bulk, I took to buying them in In the meantime, I read about the String Savers and knew that I had to try them. Almost all of my strings broke at the saddles, so I felt like these strings were made just It's nice to have a classic look over a black String Savers, however they are quite expensive. In order to decide what I'm going to do, I'm going to buy a set, and then divide them up on three strats, so two on each high E and B string. You may be surprised to hear that? So far, I have not broken a string during this entire time period! That's not the case at all! My play time on weekends is a lot longer than on weeknights, but I play for at least an hour each time. As a result, I bend like a crazy person. I did not break a single string! It seems too good to be true, but I am telling the truth. A string saver like this one is a godsend. I've sent it. While you bend the strings, their metal rubs against their metal, the string against the saddle, and that friction is what eats away at the string. There is almost no friction in these babies, so the strings stay strong even when they slide smoothly. As i mentioned, for a string there are a lot of choices If you're a rule breaker like me, these should be on your shopping list.

Ryan Burch

| Mar 18, 2021