Cardinal49

The Taylor guitar website has a great video on string changes. They use a method where they cut the string to a length a little longer then the turning peg on top. I have used this method for the last few string changes and the length has always been perfect. I get 3-4 wraps on the peg "stacked like dimes". There are other cool videos as well so it is worth checking out. You do not glue the saddle. It should fit easily in the slot (not too tight or too loose). The strings will hold it in place.