https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:29:19 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-139579 Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:03:58 +0000
I'm impressed with how the material itself feels. It's so much heaver than the old saddle. I can almost tell just by holding it that it'll sound better on the guitar. My only concern is that it's not long enough. I will hang on to it regardless, it's a pretty standard size and would prolly fit in future guitars i may one day own. I know Graphtech sells them in like 20,000 sizes, so i might have to get another one.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-139579 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138838 Wed, 16 Nov 2005 04:59:30 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138838 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138836 Wed, 16 Nov 2005 04:57:11 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138836 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138693 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:10:54 +0000
Part of your question was "do I risk any damage to the guitar"? The simple answer is no as long as you are cautious. It may be difficult to get the nut off. You should take a sharp knife and score all around the nut so no paint is adhering to it. Don't try to lift the nut up and risk lifting the surface of the neck just try to push it out the side.

Save the old nut as a reference and to go back to if necessary.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138693 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138681 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:45:08 +0000
I previously thought my guitar was surprisingly mellow for one with an Englemann spruce top and rosewood back/sides, but now it really comes alive. I compared it to a much-more-expensive Breedlove and it stood its own. :)

That being said, I recently played a mid-range Blueridge with bone nut and saddle, and the sustain was incredible. I'd probably use bone next time.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138681 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138673 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:29:32 +0000
http://www.guitarsaddles.com/

He sells complete blanks as well as ready made (adjust yourself for perfect fit) saddles, and nuts & bridge pins. I plan on replacing the Tusq saddle on my Taylor at some point as it has a tiny nick on the b string. I've just had the guitar set up and the luthier made sure the string isn't sitting in the nick, I guess its a bad thing. Not sure which saddle to go for, I'll probably just try bone.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Rich_Halford https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138673 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138659 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:11:01 +0000
Joe]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance forrok_star https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138659 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138615 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 05:13:21 +0000
Fender's website did not specify the material used for the saddle and nut, so I assumed it was normal plastic. So as not to make an @$$ of myself, I emailed them and asked for the specs regarding the nut and saddle and they verified it was plastic. So I'm looking forward to see what teh Tusq does to it.

My Martin has a Corian nut and a Micarta saddle, and i think its just great. i play alot of open chords, so it should have a big impact, i should hope...now if the parts would just arrive in the mail.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138615 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138613 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 05:09:02 +0000
The big difference is density and consistency. Tusq is denser than ordinary plastic saddles and more consistent than natural products.

Personally I like it.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138613 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138604 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 04:26:48 +0000
am i totally off here? will the tusq make no difference from the current materials?]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/from-plastic-to-tusq/#post-138604