Obbligato Saddles at MacNichol Guitars

[Kindness]

Check this discussion out, very interesting and it has definitely peaked my interest to install one on my Shorty.

http://macnichol.com/forum-post/5646

Here is an interesting article that is relevant:


http://cadam7777777.blogspot.sg/2012...e-off.html?m=1

[DVGuy]

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but does Rainsong use the same Tusq saddle that Taylor does?

[jonfields45]

They use the PQ-9200-C0 in all of their guitars, according to Graphtech. Jon

[DVGuy]

Originally Posted by jonfields45

They use the PQ-9200-C0 in all of their guitars, according to Graphtech. Jon

Thanks. From what I can gather, it seems it is the same saddle part number that Taylor uses.

[Kindness]

Some exciting updates on the Obbligato saddle on the MacNichol forum.

The game has now changed...

[short bald guy]

Any reports from anyone actually using one of these saddles?

[Kindness]

Originally Posted by short bald guy

Any reports from anyone actually using one of these saddles?

We should have some reports soon. You have to send your saddle I to Obbligato so that they can shape it the same. So say tuned. And MacNichol will be doing before and after videos.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by itself

We should have some reports soon. You have to send your saddle I to Obbligato so that they can shape it the same. So say tuned. And MacNichol will be doing before and after videos.

I will be interested to see if we can hear a difference. Looks like a lot of thought went in to this saddle but at a $100 plus it will be a tough sell. Perhaps I'll contact them to see if they will send me one so I can do some a/b comparisons.

[Kindness]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

I will be interested to see if we can hear a difference. Looks like a lot of thought went in to this saddle but at a $100 plus it will be a tough sell. Perhaps I'll contact them to see if they will send me one so I can do some a/b comparisons.

Ted, from some early reports, the improvements are significant. One of the guys was a tester and worked with Jim closely and has installed them on his guitar and ukes and said he will NEVER go back to another saddle.

INCREDIBLE customer service and I know that Jim from Obbligato will really work with you on this.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Spoke to Jim today, very nice guy.

[Kindness]

MacNichol just installed an Obbligato saddle on a Composite Acoustic Legacy, and all noticed an improvement in clarity and tone.

Can't wait for them to try this saddle on other models!

[Doubleneck]

Need some A/ B comparisons for that money. Tuff sell but not impossible if it works.

[Kindness]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

Need some A/ B comparisons for that money. Tuff sell but not impossible if it works.

I am HOPING they will start doing before and after videos.

[Tone Gopher]

What's it made of?

It looks like a banjo saddle - maple with ebony inlays was one common format.

[Kindness]

Originally Posted by Tone Gopher

What's it made of?

It looks like a banjo saddle - maple with ebony inlays was one common format.

http://www.obbligatoinc.com/