J45 Historic Saddle Lean

EmperorPo · #1 09-30-2021, 04:35 PM

Looks like I’ve got some saddle lean on my J45 historic. Wondering if you guys think it’s enough to worry about. My Google fu most just brings up regular saddles and not long saddles. Not sure if that matters. Thanks!

RvrDxn · #2 09-30-2021, 05:02 PM

I would definitely get a new saddle properly fit for the slot. A leaning saddle could result in a cracked bridge over time and the lack of full contact between the bridge and saddle is affecting tone/sustain to some degree. Plus, it just looks wrong and would drive me nuts.

bnjp · #3 09-30-2021, 06:30 PM

That's not a good fit. Might be ok if there's no pickup under the saddle, but it's a little wonky You should be able to get a professional fit bone saddle for under $100.

NU9 · #4 10-01-2021, 02:24 AM

I had the same problem and ended up with a DIY project

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=620557

The proper fit makes for an audible difference.

John Steele · #5 10-01-2021, 05:19 AM

The lower photo shows what looks like a crack in the bridge on the front edge of the saddle.

redir · #6 10-02-2021, 10:14 AM

John makes a good observation. It does indeed looked like there could be a crack there.

Curious, is this the way you got the guitar new?

turbotom1052 · #7 10-02-2021, 03:52 PM

Does the guitar intonate sharp across all 6 strings?