PQ-8000-00 : TUSQ Strat & Tele Style Saddles 2 1/16" String Spacing - 6 Strings

I decided I didn't like barrel style saddles on telecasters, so I swapped out the ashtray style plate for these, and the results were fantastic. I had a flat-sounding G string before, which this fixed, and the palm feel is much better now. br>br>Because I rarely break strings, this advertised feature on Graphtech saddles is difficult to assess, but I don't recall ever breaking a string with these saddles on multiple guitars. br>br>According to what I've read, the most common complaint about Graphtech saddles is that they cause tone loss, which has not been my experience. Despite my positive strat experiences, I was worried that these would change the signature tele brightness and twang, but they actually improved it, and were a significant improvement over the brass saddles, which I am now beginning to believe are vastly overrated. br>br>Since switching to Tusq saddles, my most noticeable improvements have been in increased sustain and smoothness in feel (most notably in bends), and I actually believe these improve the instrument's natural tone. br>br>To at least corroborate some of the complaints I've heard, My experiences with the black string saver saddles have been more in line with the reviews (minor tone loss and an overly slinky feel), but these aren't them (which I don't believe these reviewers realize). Just keep in mind that this is the same company that guitar manufacturers tout as a selling point for their high-quality guitar nuts, and as far as I can tell, the materials are virtually identical. br>br>I first tried Tusq saddles in a used guitar at a Sam Ash that blew me away with the tone and feel many years ago. I went home and started researching (it wasn't difficult to figure out because of their distinct appearance). I've never looked back since I discovered these. There is no comparison to anything I've tried before, and this is one battle I've won in my never-ending quest for tone.

Sunny Singh

| Dec 18, 2021

br>br>Each saddle comes with two different height pole pieces, so you can use the taller ones for higher actions and the shorter ones for, well, lower actions. These, I believe, have contributed to the consistency of my tuning. However, don't hold your breath for perfection. You'll need to spend a lot of money on a guitar with a Floyd Rose and a locking nut if you want perfect tuning stability. br>br>They're a bit pricey for what they are, but if you have the cash, you won't be disappointed. As soon as I can afford the black saddles (which, for some reason, cost more than $50). ), I'll be picking those up for a different guitar.

Rohan GOUGH

| Sep 11, 2021

For palm muting, these saddles are ideal. Some overtones are slightly diminished, but the overall sound is still what I prefer for metal. On an Ibanez Mikro, these are installed.

Myles George

| Jul 01, 2021

In every way, this bridge is incredible. I'm no longer using a "cheese grater. ".

Bryant COATES

| Dec 16, 2021

I'm not sure how I put up with the sound and stability of my 2011 American Standard Strat's factory saddles! After putting these on, the response, sound, and feel are exactly what I was looking for! Purchase these saddles if you want to have a subtle but game-changing experience. You're not going to be let down.

Alexandria BEVAN

| Aug 13, 2021

This is a lovely product, light in weight and with a lot of resonance. I've used a variety of saddles, and these are excellent, but there isn't much of a difference between them and steel saddles. The tone that each saddle material produces is what distinguishes them.

Vincent Decker

| Sep 09, 2021