GraphTech PQ927600 Tusq Acoustic Guitar Saddle, 3" Long Compensated

I bought a Yamaha FG 800 as a backup guitar, and the overall value is unbeatable. In the bridge slot, the factory plastic saddle is soft and wobbly. not good. I replaced it with a Tusq fully compensated saddle and noticed an immediate difference. Better overall tone, more articulate, significantly less dissonance, and improved intonation. Although some sanding is required for thickness, length, and height, the job took me about half an hour to complete with patience and 150 grit and 600 grit sandpaper. I started with the thickness or width of the saddle, sanding both sides an equal amount with 150 grit on a flat surface until I could slide either end into the slot with a very tight fit. Then I used the 600 grit on each side to get a perfect snug fit that required needle nose plyers to remove. Then I took an equal amount off both ends with the 600 grit before finishing with the 600 grit. I then used the old saddle as a template for the new one, ensuring a tight fit all the way around. Place the old on top of the new and trace around it with a thin pencil. This is the line you want to sand up to and just get rid of. Take more or less off the saddle if you want a higher or lower action. I liked the action and decided to mimic the factory saddle's height. It's critical to keep checking the saddle bottom as you sand to ensure a flat surface so the saddle can seat securely in the bridge slot. When sanding for thickness, place two rolled pieces of masking tape (or double sided tape if you have it) on the flat side of the saddle to give your fingers two places to grip the saddle. Otherwise, attempting to slide the saddle across the sandpaper will be nearly impossible. That is all there is to it. The sound upgrade did not require much effort or expense. I'm going to replace the bridge pins and possibly the nut at some point. The saddle replacement, on the other hand, is without a doubt the most cost-effective option. To avoid removing too much material, take your time and check the fit frequently.

Averi Bowen

| Aug 27, 2021

My Yamaha FG800's bridge was upgraded with this. It took some work to shape, and it's a little too tall, but it wasn't too difficult in the end. It's also a little long and wide. It is, however, the most compatible with the Tusq line, so if you have a FG, you should get this one. The tone shifts dramatically. br>br> The guitar brightens, becomes louder, and has more sustain right away. There's also a noticeable increase in sympathetic harmonics, as well as more definition between notes. The standard bridge is dark and mushy in comparison. The tusq has a superior sound that took some time to get used to. br>br>On the fg800, I replaced the bridge, nut, and bridge pins with tusq, which transformed the guitar into a $1000 instrument. The bridge was the most noticeable change in tone, but everything else was well worth the money. br>br>I also bought a cheap set of fret erasers and used them to clean up the frets. That little bit of work made a huge difference in terms of playability. br>br>This fg was my camping/beater guitar, and it's now quite nice; I also have a d28, and while the Martin is still superior, these minor upgrades have brought the fg much closer.

Josue DOHERTY

| Oct 06, 2021

During a string change on my Yamaha FG700S today, I installed this Tusq saddle. It took some careful sanding to bring it down to the correct height and fit it into the saddle slot, but it sounds fantastic. Sandpaper with a grit of 60 was used. There is a distinct tone and sustain difference. At the same time, I installed new ebony bridge pins to replace the plastic bridge pins that came with the guitar, as well as new Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light strings. Since I got the guitar in March, this was my first string change. The Tusq saddle and ebony bridge pins work together to produce a significant improvement in tone and sustain.

Grayson Mann

| Nov 09, 2021

Tusq should be the standard for all guitars, I can't believe it isn't. br>Cheap urea is found in many guitars right out of the box. a. k. a. plastic saddles that chip as string iterations progress. br>At this point, the channel's height or alignment is off, causing a distracting buzz. Tusq, thankfully, comes to the rescue. When you drop the saddle or nuts on a counter, they have a bright ring similar to glass and bounce, which indicates the sound hardness. br>In comparison to cheap urea, which simply has a plastic dead thud with no bounce. br>Bone was the first upgrade to the old school. br>Unfortunately, bone lacks a consistent density, thickness, or hardness. br>I used a micrometer to measure my OE saddle. br>I started with 100 grit paper to get close. br>Then I used 800 grit to polish and make a tighter precision fit. br>Due to the tusq hardness, string sound is transferred more effectively, making your guitar louder and brighter. The urea actually muffles the sound and dulls it. br>The payoff for all of your hard work. They don't wear out like cheap urea because you made them, Lil boast story topic! br> The sound, harmonics, loudness, and tone on acoustic will astound you. electric. br>It comes highly recommended. Some of the size options are a perfect match. Some tasks will necessitate the application of some muscle. They should be strung together. This upgrade does not have to be repeated.
UN- such as low-cost parts br> Best of luck with your new sound venture!.

Averi Rollins

| Oct 23, 2021

I had to sand down the height, but with some 80 grit sand paper, I was able to sand it down in less than 5 minutes, should've done a before and after video, so I'm not sure if it's in my head or not, but I feel like my guitar now has a bit more to it, a bit brighter and more resonant, I also bought a pair of tusq bridge pins, which I felt was best.

Jalen Collins

| Jul 24, 2021