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Originally Posted by Knives&Guitars
I have been making my own saddles for a couple of years now and really enjoying it. I have Mituyo non digital Calipers for replicating accurate measurements on my saddles. What is exact ratio of Saddle Height, to String Height at the 12ft? I know that it is not a one to one ratio, as the string travels across the fret board to the saddle via a right triagle. As an example; if I shave down 20 thousands on the saddle, how much will it lower the string height at the 12th fret? I am working a little bit differently. I sand the top of the saddle so I an adjust Individual string heights. Much like you would with an electric guitar. ( after sanding the top, I have to thin the ridge, as I have now thickened it up a tiny bit. Worked on a saddle the other day, and had to loosen the strings Six times to get the heights I wanted. Too much work! Knowing the exact ratio would save lots of time. |
It’s exactly 2:1. Lower it 0.020” at the saddle and you reduce the action by 0.010” at the 12th fret.