Members nigel1228 Posted March 1, 2004 Members Posted March 1, 2004 I play Fingerstyle and recently started using 10s and
Members orsino Posted March 1, 2004 Members Posted March 1, 2004 nigel,I normally buy the bone blanks from StewMac and cut and shape my own. And yes, I think you'll be quite pleased with the improvement on your Kottke with a bone saddle. If you want a pre-cut, check out this website here. http://www.guitarsaddles.com/This guy just started his business and has a good rep so far.I put Martin ebony/pearl pins on mine. Maury has them at http://www.maurysmusic.com/acoustic_guitar_parts?start=6
Members nigel1228 Posted March 1, 2004 Author Members Posted March 1, 2004 Thanks Tom! Do the Ebony Pins equal the Bone ones?
Members orsino Posted March 1, 2004 Members Posted March 1, 2004 Different tone nigel. IMO the combo of the bone saddle (which helps with clarity) and the warmth of the ebony pins makes for good tone. Haven't tried the bone pins though. If you try it, please be sure to let me know how you like it. Again, your mileage may vary. We all like different things. Bone may be just the ticket for you.
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