Bone Saddle - Fits Many Taylor Guitars - Wave Style Compensation

When compared to the factory installed wave compensated Tusq saddle on my 2017 Taylor 214ce DLX, this bone saddle was a pretty close fit. Despite the fact that I am not a luthier, I have been playing for nearly 50 years. At the 12th fret, I wanted to drop the low E from. To, dial 9375. Because I'm playing more jazz these days, I've changed the number to 080. A 1970 Martin D35 and a 2001 Taylor 814ce with excellent action are my other acoustic guitars. I took it slow because you can always take more off but not put it back on. I used 150 grit sand paper taped to a flat surface to sand each side evenly to maintain the centerline, checking with dial calipers on a regular basis to ensure the width was the same as the factory saddle. I took measurements of the factory saddle at each of the six points where the strings break over the saddle, and I checked my progress on the width of the new saddle at each of the same six points on a regular basis. I installed it in the bridge to make sure it fit properly after I got the width to match the factory saddle. It was tight, but it was easy to slip in and out of. I then sanded the bottom of the bone saddle in a vice, using rubber gasket material to protect the saddle from the metal vice edges, taking care to keep it square, which is important for vibration transfer to the sound box and, presumably, the E2 pickup. I went slowly, using dial calipers to measure my progress every 20 or 30 passes until I reached my goal. To ensure that I was sanding squarely, I taped a piece of 150 grit sand paper to the bottom of a flat piece of wood. I also double-checked on a regular basis to ensure that the amount I cut was the same on both ends. I also re-installed the bone saddle and re-strung the horse along the way. To check for incremental progress, I strung the guitar three times. When I got to, in particular. I came to a halt 008 inches from my target, reinstalling the saddle to ensure I hadn't strayed too far. I'm glad I didn't go over my total reduction goal because the action was exactly where I needed it to be. It's time to get down to business. 080 on the 12th fret of the low E, and 060 at the high e, 12th fret, using Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze as recommended. 12's. I previously conducted an Internet search and discovered a 2013 specification sheet indicating that this is still within Taylor's grand auditorium production specifications. The string height gauge I used was a Stewart MacDonald. After that, there was no need to adjust the truss rods to avoid buzzing. Lowering the saddle sacrificed some low-end volume, but it's still not bad, and it's a lot easier to play now. And I've kept the factory one in case I need to return the action to it's original state. 9375 This new bone saddle has made a big impression on me. Sorry for the length of this review; I wanted to provide as much detail as possible about the process in order to assist anyone else who might attempt this.

Mack FINCH

| Jan 12, 2022

A $4000 guitar is supposed to be loved, and while I enjoyed it, I didn't fall in love with it. In my 814ceDLX, I've tried a lot of different things, and the only thing I hadn't tried was a bone saddle. But it's a hit-or-miss situation with these kinds of things. I should have paid $30 for a genuine Taylor saddle, but after reading the reviews, I decided to take a chance on this one. I'm glad I took the chance. It completely changed the way I played my guitar. br>br>The saddle measured exactly as specified in the specifications. I used a caliper to measure the exact width of the saddle in order to compare it to the original saddle, just like another buyer had done. I went slowly, aiming for a 1/100mm precision because I only needed to shave 0. 1mm off. I also used the old saddle to precisely measure the height. br>br>I'm not sure why I put off purchasing a bone saddle for my 814ceDLX for so long. Replacement parts aren't supposed to be necessary for a $4000 guitar, but this one did. The sound has become more complex, rather than brighter or darker. I was so pleased with the change that I immediately ordered a second one for my 614ceDLX. You can take a chance on this thing for less than the price of a burger at a sit-down restaurant. and you should go ahead and order it right now.

Wren Rich

| Jan 28, 2021

However, having spent money on a v-neck, 314ce braced (possibly the cheapest v-shaped v-shaped v-shaped v-shaped v-shaped v Taylor shook his head. ) I suppose I shouldn't be too upset about the bone saddle's low price tag. br>br>And it was well worth the effort! For one thing, it allowed me to keep the original saddle without destroying it in the process of repairing it. Anyway, I wanted a lower action, so I meticulously measured the original and filed/sanded the new bone saddle until it was about the same height as the original. 015" less than the original saddle, lowering it slightly for the top E string, and loosening the truss rod slightly to eliminate string buzz. This bone saddle had just the right length - There was no need for filing or sanding. However, the thickness was just a smidgeon too thick to fit into the bridge without being forced - That was easily fixed with a few minutes of sanding. br>br>I've done this before as an amateur on a few acoustic guitars, but I took extra care this time because I didn't want to waste another $15 on a new bone saddle if I ruined this one. I'm even more pleased with the sound and playability than I was previously - I'm always uplifted by a positive outcome!.

Sylas Hendrix

| May 24, 2021

I didn't expect much from this saddle besides bragging rights as the owner of a bone saddle. I couldn't believe my eyes. This was installed on my Taylor 114e, which already had a fantastic sound. It came with a corian saddle and plastic bridge pins, so I replaced them with a bone saddle and bone bridge pins. It made a significant difference, to be honest. It's important to note that this saddle is not "plug and play. " You'll need to sand the finish. They come with a nice piece of sandpaper, and I had a perfectly fitting bone saddle in less than 20 minutes.

Rey Lambert

| Mar 26, 2021

This saddle is fantastic in and of itself. It improved the sustain and volume of my Taylor GS Mini Koa, which I used. Many guitars, I believe, would benefit from this. However, the sound became too bright on my GS Mini Koa, which already had a bright sound. When using this saddle, the guitar sounded cheap. I had no choice but to return to the original Micarta saddle, which produces a more natural sound that I prefer. This saddle, on the other hand, may work well for larger (regular sized) guitars.

Ezequiel Orozco

| Jan 22, 2021

Recently, a bone B- was found in a C Jumbo. saddle that has been compensated My Peterson strobe tuner confirmed that the intonation was slightly off up and down the neck. The wave-adjusted saddle was the way to go. Each string and fret has perfect intonation. A little sanding for width and length, and a little more for the desired action height is required. A Zero Glide (a bone nut with no frets) was also installed. Taylor has never sounded or played like this before.

Emory Leblanc

| Nov 10, 2021