Interesting Observation, To me anyway |
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Apr 12 2017, 08:05 PM
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Since getting my Telecaster with 3 saddles I've been thinking about saddles and intonation (I think too much
 ) I was thinking, "How do these compensated saddles work if every guitar is different? Seems that maybe they aren't immensely different and that many pairs of saddles have a similar directional offset.Every single one of my guitars has a similar setup. The high E saddle is closer to the neck than the B, the G saddle is further from the neck than the D and the A saddle is closer to the neck than the low E. Just a time wasting post but I find it interesting anyway  Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Apr 12 2017, 08:26 PM
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Generally speaking, the same models will be pretty consistent. Enough for a luthier to 'eyeball' it before making small adjustments. Especially on modern guitars and basses that have been cut on CNC machines - which is most production line instruments from any manufacturer.
The differences with saddle adjustment and compensation are going to be based what you prefer when it comers to string height, string diameter (gauge), saddle width, neck angle and neck relief. All those things together can dramatically impact how one may want or need to compensate with the bridge saddles - including their dimensions and alloy. Since you seem to be hankerin' for some Tele bridge thoughts and ideas - here's some stuff for you to dig into. *Be advised, this is a very deep rabbit hole ... https://www.google.com/search?q=telecaster+...-8&oe=utf-8 https://www.google.com/search?q=magnetic+v+...-8&oe=utf-8 https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php...saddles.731693/ *I prefer these bridge plates and saddles from "Glendale Guitars" on all my Tele and Tele inspired axes ... Bridge Plate - http://www.glendaleguitars.com/glendale19.htm (vintage blackguard, single cut) Saddles - http://www.glendaleguitars.com/glendale1.htm (twang plus set) I LOVE talking Teles so feel free to ask anything. This post has been edited by klasaine: Apr 13 2017, 02:14 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Apr 13 2017, 08:21 PM
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 Musicman uses compansated nuts, very cool idea. |
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Apr 13 2017, 10:26 PM
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Thanks folks,
It's a very interesting subject. I need to slightly adjust the action first  Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Apr 15 2017, 02:20 PM
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Compensated nuts (and saddles) have been used on 'classical' guitars for over 100 years ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=compensated...280&bih=671 http://liikanenguitars.com/Guitar-compensation.php http://www.hygra.com/nut/ http://setitupbetter.com/Compensating-The-Nut.php *A good luthier will/should always make small adjustments to the nut, especially with regard to the 'break' angle. This post has been edited by klasaine: Apr 15 2017, 02:22 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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