| Title: | GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion |
| Notice: | Discussion of the finer stringed instruments |
| Moderator: | KDX200::COOPER |
| Created: | Thu Aug 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3280 |
| Total number of notes: | 61432 |
Hi
Has anyone ever tried to trim the saddle of the guitar?
I'm trying to lower the action on my Yamaha Acoustic & I want to
cut that little plastic piece without breaking it in half. What tools
did you use? - Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott
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| 1830.1 | KIDVAX::ALECLAIRE | Mon May 21 1990 11:14 | 3 | ||
Is it glued in? Some classical saddles can be trimmed with only a flat
file, you remove material from the bottom to retain the top shape...
but don't go by me.
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| 1830.2 | PELKEY::PELKEY | But you can call me Ray | Mon May 21 1990 13:01 | 23 | |
re:0 To trim the saddle, you can use sand paper.. or a file. (File will take longer if you use a fine one, you CAN use a rough one, then smooth it out later. I found sandpaper, all things considered, works best. If you use sandpaper, get something to use a sanding block. Best thing to do this is with a vise, put the saddle in the vise, that will give you something solid to work with. Then etche or draw a line that will be the new saddle hieght. Take off about 1/16 or 1/8 at a time till it gets to where you're liking it. Draw the line straight... And yes,, do all your work on the bottom of the saddle. Take your time, and make sure you evenly shave it down. It must not only be flat, but uniform. Another piece of advice.. if you're doing this yourself, it may be a good idea to get a spare saddle... you never know... (Btw.. this is done by most guitar setup guys for about 5 dollars...) | |||||
| 1830.3 | 'tis the way | MPGS::RJPELLETIER | only the lonley | Mon May 21 1990 22:04 | 4 |
re.2 'Tis all correct in approach. I have done this a few times and ya
got to go slow. Grab a beer and take yer time...
rj
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| 1830.4 | PELKEY::PELKEY | But you can call me Ray | Tue May 22 1990 13:32 | 8 | |
<<got to go slow. Grab a beer and take yer time...
Better make it two or three lights !
*8~)
Some of the saddles got a lot of extra baggage on them..
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| 1830.5 | DNEAST::GREVE_STEVE | West down Ventura boulevard... | Tue May 22 1990 17:28 | 9 | |
You're going to laugh......
But, I put mine (the saddle) in a vise-grip plier at hold it to the
side of my grinding wheel... Heck, I don't even have time to SAY
"light beer" let alone drink any! <grin> Needless to say, I keep extra
saddle material around..
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| 1830.6 | PELKEY::PELKEY | But you can call me Ray | Wed May 23 1990 13:37 | 5 | |
re:5... That's known as the "Terminator Approach"!!! A little TOOOO effective wouldn't ya agree... | |||||
| 1830.7 | (just kidding Steve) | COOKIE::G_HOUSE | Wed May 23 1990 19:27 | 1 | |
He seats frets with a 16lb sledge too... | |||||
| 1830.8 | DNEAST::GREVE_STEVE | West down Ventura boulevard... | Thu May 24 1990 17:01 | 4 | |
Heh, heh, heh.. Free fret work done while U wait!!
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