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Hi guys, thanks for being here!!!
Ok, quick question. I want to buy a bone blank to replace the saddle that came on an OM I recently bought. However I'm not sure where to get it or what type. Guitar saddle blanks look too thin, like they will not fit. Saw a guy on youtube use a bass ukulele saddle. However I'm not finding anywhere to buy these online. Would a guitar nut work? I was wondering if anyone has suggestions here, thanks!
Jerry Rosa of Rosa Stringworks makes nice antler mandolin saddles perhaps he’d be willing to make one for your OM.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray.kioti
Available in a variety of sizes from several luthier's supply houses. Buy two in case you mess one up. The shipping will cost more than the saddle.
Check Luthiers' Mercantile and Allied Lutherie first. Also Stew-mac, but they overcharge.
You need to be more specific and measure the current saddle. Classical guitar saddles are generally thicker if that's what you need, while a nut blank I would expect not to be long enough. But like I said, measurements will be needed ;)
Whatever happened to boiling bones from the butchers?
There are a lot of dogs out there just doing their jobs making sure bones are clean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray(T)
Why would we put them out of work?