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Title: Saddle advice
Post by: Ricky P on June 10, 2011, 06:37:27 AM
Got my L-05-12 home and love it. Going to a chap I use in Leeds UK to set up my guitars. I am having an under saddle pick up fitted. Is it worth getting a bone saddle fitted whilst he's on with it? What are the benefits and where in the uk would I get one made??  Would a universal 12 string saddle fit or do they have to be model specific? thanks
Title: Re: Saddle advice
Post by: Zohn on June 10, 2011, 07:46:43 AM
Hey Ricky  :+1:
Congratulations on your guitar man!  :smile:
The saddle should be a standard 1/8" width one with compensation for the B-string.
I reckon the guy who does the set-up should know where to get a bone saddle. Bone is good...
Enjoy her!!!
Title: Re: Saddle advice
Post by: Michael T on June 10, 2011, 01:30:19 PM
I don't think I would recommend a under saddle pick up for a 12, too much going on with them. Look into a sound "board" transducer to avoid quack and get a less twangy reproduction.
Title: Re: Saddle advice
Post by: abalone at last on June 21, 2011, 02:34:21 PM
tsk,tsk,tsk,....................tusq,tusq,tusq.  :coffee :thumbsup
Title: Re: Saddle advice
Post by: Walkerman on June 21, 2011, 02:50:39 PM
Here's my best saddle advice......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZqRL7nJB48
Title: Re: Saddle advice
Post by: rockstar_not on June 21, 2011, 03:48:51 PM
Quote from: Michael T on June 10, 2011, 01:30:19 PM
I don't think I would recommend a under saddle pick up for a 12, too much going on with them. Look into a sound "board" transducer to avoid quack and get a less twangy reproduction.

+100!

Too many good choices for alternatives to USTs.  The chap in Leeds should know about them.  K+K, LR Baggs, etc.  Then you don't have to worry about a new saddle to begin with.
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