Members Barry Jive Posted January 9, 2004 Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 I've got a Martin D-16 Rosewood that I love. Looking for ways to spiff her up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven7 Posted January 9, 2004 Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 you may want to check with: http://www.stewmac.com http://www.elderly.com see if they have what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Matt McGriff Posted January 9, 2004 Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 www.fqms.com Or call them at 800-635-2021 and tell them you want part #GA3W, Bone Saddle Blank, Wide. $2.95 Get 2 or 3 in case you screw one up. Got mine for my Martin there and it makes a nice saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fstpicker Posted January 9, 2004 Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 I highly recommend Maury's Music. He only uses the best quality bone for his saddles and his "after the sale" service is the best. Maury's Music BTW, I have a Martin D-16RGT also and love this guitar. Put a bone saddle on it along with TUSQ bridge pins. Made a nice improvement overall with the sound. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Barry Jive Posted January 9, 2004 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 Is it very hard to shape one to fit? What kind of tools would be necessary for the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fstpicker Posted January 9, 2004 Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 Frank Ford's website may be of help to you here. Saddle making Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven7 Posted January 9, 2004 Members Share Posted January 9, 2004 Originally posted by Barry Jive Is it very hard to shape one to fit? What kind of tools would be necessary for the job? mostly sandpaper. it just takes a lot of patience to get it just right. check out: http://www.frets.comon the big index page there's an excellent tutorial on saddle work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisr0712 Posted January 10, 2004 Members Share Posted January 10, 2004 go to www.maurysmusic.com Best I've found and is compensated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Barry Jive Posted January 10, 2004 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2004 Originally posted by chrisr0712 go to www.maurysmusic.com Best I've found and is compensated. should I buy the one from martin or UMGF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orsino Posted January 11, 2004 Members Share Posted January 11, 2004 Another vote for Maury. Good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S~R~O Posted January 11, 2004 Members Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by chrisr0712 go to www.maurysmusic.com Best I've found and is compensated. Hey Did Ya'll See "Marco's" Shaddows stands They now are sponcered by Martin, now how Cool is That Kudos and way to go Marcos(yea he's a Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fstpicker Posted January 11, 2004 Members Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by Barry Jive should I buy the one from martin or UMGF? The bone ones that Maury sells are already pre-formed of course. He sells two differently priced ones, but they are identically made saddles. If you join the UMGF you can get the cheaper "UMGF" price. Anyone can become a member of that forum for free to get the discount. I highly recommend his saddles. UMGF Site Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Barry Jive Posted January 11, 2004 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by Fstpicker The bone ones that Maury sells are already pre-formed of course. He sells two differently priced ones, but they are identically made saddles. If you join the UMGF you can get the cheaper "UMGF" price. Anyone can become a member of that forum for free to get the discount. I highly recommend his saddles.UMGF Site Jeff Thanks! You've been a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted January 11, 2004 Members Share Posted January 11, 2004 You know custom pool cue manufacturers carry ivory in the pefect size for bridge saddles. They come 1/2" by 1/8" by 4 to 6"...10 bucks each.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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