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Fitting an LB6 in a Taylor 214ce
The Baggs LB6 requires an 1/8 saddle slot and from everything I've read, the Taylor already has a 1/8 slot. Also, there is already a hole drilled in the saddle slot (from the stock pickup) for the LB6 cable to fit through. Will I be able to just install the LB6 without any modifications?
Has anyone here installed a LB6 in a Taylor? Would love to hear about someone who has gone through this installation. Cheers.
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Wood Nacho,
I'm an LB6 fan and have attempted on more than one occasion to do my own install (not on a Taylor). Mistake. I've killed two LB6's in the process and messed up one bridge (although, not unreparable). Although the process itself is not rocket science, it does require precision, know how, and a couple of hundred dollars in tools including a router, proper bit and slot cutting jig. As much as I wish it were not true: this is a job MUCH better left to a pro luthier. If you want an LB6 and conclude that you are going to have to enlarge your saddle slot, my advice: take it to a pro and pay the money to have it done right. Then have a great time with a warm, responsive, musical pickup. |
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I just checked the specs. Taylors bridge saddle is listed as 1/8” wide and that is the spec of the LB6. The only problem I see is that the LB6 has an attached Micarta bridge saddle. That does not offer the ability to sand the saddle to string height preference.
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other saddle. Again, this is best done by a pro as they have to widen the slot (almost certainly), shape and intonate the saddle, and possibly deepen the slot to accomodate the pickup while maintaining the action.
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