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Originally Posted by oldgitplayer
Thanks for the feedback - I was travelling in the right direction but needed a nudge or two. New bridge and saddle it shall be.
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If the existing bridge is not coming off, I'd leave it. Instead, have the adjustable saddle slot filled, a new slot routed and put a regular bone saddle in it.
Alternatively, as 1neeto suggested, just have an over-thickness saddle made to fill the adjustable saddle slot. On all guitars that I make, I use a wide saddle, typically 3/16" thick and compensate for each string. Do that, and it'll play better in tune than it ever did before.