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    Saddle direction on Tune-o-matic bridge

    Finally got some strings on.
    One problem I noticed during the setup was that the low E string saddle on the bridge was way too high compared to the others. So I filed it down to fit the curve of a 12 inch understring radius gauge.
    This was when I questioned why the 6 saddles on the bridge face different directions.

    Are the curved side of the saddles all meant to be facing the tail stop? The PB ones don't. The G brand ones do.

    I would assume that reslotting the saddle should be similar to the nut, and the slot should have a break angle to the tail stop? This is difficult when the saddle is face the other way.

    Anyway, I rotated the 3 low string saddles around. I'm not sure if it made any difference.
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    Last edited by Trevor Davies; 27-09-2021 at 10:43 AM.
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