I just boned my martin!

[Trippin Hillbilly]

Yep I did it.

I got a bone saddle installed in my HD-35 and DAMN.
It sounds amazing now...even more so now, should I say.

I'd recommend it to anyone that has a nice bassy guitar.
It really boost the volume, makes it a bit brighter, not too bright though.
It improves the resonance and i've still got the punch I need from it.

It's also cheap and if you dont like it, you could always just put your original one back in.

Check it out..

[dmb_tatertot]

where you buy the new saddle from?

[Trippin Hillbilly]

Well I got a luthier to make it for me but you can order them online from http://www.maurysmusic.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=434

[hd28v]

Here is the link to where I bought my bone saddle. They also sell different types of pins which may add to the sound you get.

http://www.maurysmusic.com/acoustic_guitar_part

[jsgksu]

Id like to do this to my Taylor 410RCE LTd when I get back to school. I wanna have someone do it for me also. Did you get the saddle and nut (is that what its called, the saddle like thing below the headstock)done or just the saddle, I wanna do both, I think he said it would cost around $100 or so, is that bad.

[mdel21]

This is the best thread title ever.

[Macht]

I was expecting some porno when I opened this thread

[hd28v]

Id like to do this to my Taylor 410RCE LTd when I get back to school. I wanna have someone do it for me also. Did you get the saddle and nut (is that what its called, the saddle like thing below the headstock)done or just the saddle, I wanna do both, I think he said it would cost around $100 or so, is that bad.

The nut is the thing right below the headstock and saddle is right above the pins that hold your strings in. If you get both done then $100 sounds in the ballpark. The bone comes in whats called a "bone blank." Its in a rectangler shape and it needs to be sanded down which takes time. I would be careful about boning the nut and saddle on your Taylor though. Bone makes your guitar more bright and Taylor's are already that way. I would suggest starting with just a bone saddle. It may add pleanty of the sound you are looking for without changing the nut. Good luck!

[GrateDMB21]

I know Fishman discontinued its Cleartone Saddle so I cant really find any information on it, but does anyone have a Cleartone Saddle in their guitar now? How much was it and other information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Dave is good]

ahha i laughed so hard when is aw the title of this thread

[jsgksu]

Id like to do this to my Taylor 410RCE LTd when I get back to school. I wanna have someone do it for me also. Did you get the saddle and nut (is that what its called, the saddle like thing below the headstock)done or just the saddle, I wanna do both, I think he said it would cost around $100 or so, is that bad.

The nut is the thing right below the headstock and saddle is right above the pins that hold your strings in. If you get both done then $100 sounds in the ballpark. The bone comes in whats called a "bone blank." Its in a rectangler shape and it needs to be sanded down which takes time. I would be careful about boning the nut and saddle on your Taylor though. Bone makes your guitar more bright and Taylor's are already that way. I would suggest starting with just a bone saddle. It may add pleanty of the sound you are looking for without changing the nut. Good luck!

Thanks, Ill just go with the saddle and see what I think.

[skpr41]

Id like to do this to my Taylor 410RCE LTd when I get back to school. I wanna have someone do it for me also. Did you get the saddle and nut (is that what its called, the saddle like thing below the headstock)done or just the saddle, I wanna do both, I think he said it would cost around $100 or so, is that bad.

The nut is the thing right below the headstock and saddle is right above the pins that hold your strings in. If you get both done then $100 sounds in the ballpark. The bone comes in whats called a "bone blank." Its in a rectangler shape and it needs to be sanded down which takes time. I would be careful about boning the nut and saddle on your Taylor though. Bone makes your guitar more bright and Taylor's are already that way. I would suggest starting with just a bone saddle. It may add pleanty of the sound you are looking for without changing the nut. Good luck!

Thanks, Ill just go with the saddle and see what I think.

check out http://www.guitarsaddles.com. he makes em for specific guitars. people at taylorguitarforum.com seem to have alot of good things to say about this guy's work. i'm tempted to put one on my 412rce.

i've read that changing to the bone nut is the least noticeable change. i guess cause when you're fretting, the nut doesn't have an effect. so unless you play alot of open notes, changing the nut isn't that useful. you may want to look into bone bridge pins too.

[jsgksu]

Id like to do this to my Taylor 410RCE LTd when I get back to school. I wanna have someone do it for me also. Did you get the saddle and nut (is that what its called, the saddle like thing below the headstock)done or just the saddle, I wanna do both, I think he said it would cost around $100 or so, is that bad.

The nut is the thing right below the headstock and saddle is right above the pins that hold your strings in. If you get both done then $100 sounds in the ballpark. The bone comes in whats called a "bone blank." Its in a rectangler shape and it needs to be sanded down which takes time. I would be careful about boning the nut and saddle on your Taylor though. Bone makes your guitar more bright and Taylor's are already that way. I would suggest starting with just a bone saddle. It may add pleanty of the sound you are looking for without changing the nut. Good luck!

Thanks, Ill just go with the saddle and see what I think.

check out http://www.guitarsaddles.com. he makes em for specific guitars. people at taylorguitarforum.com seem to have alot of good things to say about this guy's work. i'm tempted to put one on my 412rce.

i've read that changing to the bone nut is the least noticeable change. i guess cause when you're fretting, the nut doesn't have an effect. so unless you play alot of open notes, changing the nut isn't that useful. you may want to look into bone bridge pins too.

Thanks a lot, that looks like a good bet!

[Mjazk26]

I have been trying to find someone that can do this and do a pickup install with no luck. I live right outside Philadelphia on the NJ boarder. Does anyone know of anyone within an hour or so drive?

[jsgksu]

Hey skpr41, or anyone for that matter, whats the difference between gettin a bone, vintage bone, elephant ivory or walrus ivory saddle. What is the difference and do you reccommend any one of them over another? Thanks.