help with new saddle

[3woodengulls]

so I ordered a bone saddle for my martingpcpa4. the saddle matched is but needs to be sanded down a bit. here is my problem it is too thick to fit in the bridge. is there a trick to this or is this the wrong saddle?

[dhalbert]

If it almost fits, you may just need to sand the ends and/or sides slightly. For instance, does it almost fit upside down? Often saddles are just slightly oversize.

[Gcunplugged]

The saddle should fit snug enough that, once in place (and without strings), you should be able to turn the guitar upside down without it falling out.

So best to start slightly too thick and sand it down until it just fits. Much easier than trying to build up one that is too thin. So unless yours is way too thick, you should be OK.

Hope that helps,
Gary

[DanPanther]

Do not force the saddle in. It WILL crack in half. Don't ask. Find yourself a flat surface, and lay sand paper on it, gently move the saddle around the paper in a figure eight pattern. This removes material evenly across the surface. Calipers may help to determine how much you need to remove.

Dan

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Originally Posted by DanPanther

Do not force the saddle in. It WILL crack in half. Don't ask. Find yourself a flat surface, and lay sand paper on it, gently move the saddle around the paper in a figure eight pattern. This removes material evenly across the surface. Calipers may help to determine how much you need to remove.

Dan

and do it a little at a time, I mean very little. One or two figure 8's at a time with very fine sandpaper and a light touch. ....Mike

[3woodengulls]

thanks for the responses got it all sanded down and put in sounds nice!!