Ovation AE44 saddle question

[coupe1942]

I have been trying to locate a side view photo of the white saddle on an Ovation Applause AE44 acoustical guitar. I recently restrung mine, but I didn't notice if this saddle was supposed to be straight or leaning forward when it was pressed into the hole on the bridge. When looking at the saddle from the side of the guitar, is is supposed to be straight or leaning forward when positioned in place?

I am trying out some Elixir nano web light strings on it. When I removed the white saddle, I did not find any plastic inserts/spacers inside the hole. The action seemed good to me before I put on the new strings. Afterwards it seemed to be a bit higher and that is when i noticed that the saddle was leaning forward and wondered if I may have inserted it incorrectly into the hole at the bridge. I am new to Ovations and this one is a used one. However, the tone was beautiful on it. Although I have watched all the Ovation guitar info I can on YouTube videos, I have not see this question addressed and I thought I would ask if I had perhaps made a mistake in reinserting the saddle or not?

Anyone have a photo to share?

I like the sound and the look of this guitar, but I have to admit that the body shape does make it a challenge for a fat guy like me to hold properly at times. I have a Kona thin body and an Epiphone DR-100 to play about with in learning, as well. Each has some great characteristics and unique sounds as acoustics to learn on. :-)

Thanks for any info regarding the saddle situation.

[patchmcg]

I haven't played an Applause in some time, but I have never seen ANY Ovation with a leaning saddle.

You may want to make sure there's nothing that got stuck underneath it.

[coupe1942]

Thanks for the info and suggestion. I appreciate it as I couldn't find the info anywhere I had looked.

I went back and rechecked to make sure no shims were in place or blocking anything and to reset the saddle. It is straight now and that seems to be the way it is supposed to be. Not quite sure just why it got cockeyed, but it is in the hole securely now and straight. I have never owned an Ovation before, so it is all new to me. I am using it to learn on as a self-taught amateur and plink about with for my own entertainment only.

Again, thanks for the input.

[patchmcg]

We have something in common then. I'm self-taught on an Ovation Celebrity...Just a long time ago. Enjoy the journey.

[Bill Yellow]

I think that has a slimline saddle, more like a standard guitar. My traditional Ovation has the chunky saddle made of 6 individual piezo transducers. It cannot be leaned forward or back, but can be raised using glass-epoxy laminate shims.