Members Treborklow Posted August 7, 2006 Members Posted August 7, 2006 I have a Gibson Sheryl Crow model and it came with a Tusq saddle, and I have always liked the sound. Well, like anyone, eventually you start thinking about trying to get a few more miles per gallon and I decided to put in a bone saddle. I figured the Tusq sounded good, the bone would sound even better. After about two months and a couple of sets of strings, I have removed the bone and put the Tusq back in. With the bone, it sounded too bright, and it actually lost the warmth and quality sound this Gibson once had. I tried a couple different brands of strings with the bone trying to find a new sweet combo, but it was not too be. So the Tusq is in and all is well again. I venture to say that most people prefer bone over Tusq, but I think now it depends on the guitar. Now I am glad I didn't mess with the nut.
Members WaveRay Posted August 7, 2006 Members Posted August 7, 2006 Hmmmmm, now you have me wondering..........
Members d03nut Posted August 7, 2006 Members Posted August 7, 2006 I agree with you that the bone brightens up the sound but that it also depends on the guitar. That being said, there could still be -as you mentioned- a "sweet combo" that you haven't tried yet, i.e. the right strings, which will tip the scales in favor of the bone yet again. That would require more time, patience, $$....So if you already like the tusq, well then why mess with a good thing....... Was well worth the experiment though cause you'd always wonder otherwise.
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