What do you use to pull up a tight saddle?

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by silverspear

hi Lj, I'm referring to the typical closed end saddles.

Hi ss

Thanks - just being sure that we are all talking about the same thing.

[Tube Sound]

I use needle nose pliers with masking tape to avoid damage. A very thin paperclip can sometimes be helpful. Another AGF thread, Steve used super glue on his finger and saddle to pull it up. Acetone to clean the glue up. Let us know what finally works.

TS

[silverspear]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi ss

Thanks - just being sure that we are all talking about the same thing.

no problem! (:

[silverspear]

Originally Posted by Tube Sound

I use needle nose pliers with masking tape to avoid damage. A very thin paperclip can sometimes be helpful. Another AGF thread, Steve used super glue on his finger and saddle to pull it up. Acetone to clean the glue up. Let us know what finally works.

TS

THAT is creative indeed! thanks for the info!

[silverspear]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

I use a fret nipper similar to Juston’s. It only cuts if you squeeze too hard, and yes I learned that the hard way. Saddles are not that tight, ideally, but should be a finger grabbable slip fit. . . Especially if an under saddle PU is considered.

Noted Bruce! maybe it's a good idea to buy one just for this purpose, and file down the sharp edge of the nippers, to avoid it cutting in..

[Christian Reno]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

I use a fret nipper similar to Juston’s. It only cuts if you squeeze too hard, and yes I learned that the hard way. Saddles are not that tight, ideally, but should be a finger grabbable slip fit. . . Especially if an under saddle PU is considered.

+1 - I use fret nippers and have never had one break or cut.

[Stevien]

[QUOTE=muscmp;5846324]needle nose and old sock.

..... Yep, that. Or any small cloth will do. Very simple & effective.
Steve

[BT55]

I use a small needle nose or forceps and have never marked or damaged one. If the bridge saddle is tight enough that pliers are required it should be sanded prior to reinstallation for an appropriate fit.

[antvas1963]

I use side cutters, if you don’t squeeze them hard they won’t leave a mark. If you’re worried about them marking cover the jaws with a leather glove .

[guitar george]

Apply 'Gorilla' or similar heavy duty sticky tape tightly along the top and sides of the saddle and pull up quickly on one or both ends of the tape. It might take more than one try. Consider that on some guitars the saddle might be glued in place and then none of these suggestions will work.