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String Saver Saddles - Originals and Classics

What material is String Saver made out of?

String Saver is made from a proprietary material that is precision engineered under high pressure and heat. It is impregnated with PTFE throughout, which reduces the friction between the saddles and the strings.  It is specifically formulated to deli

Will the PTFE wear off the saddles?

PTFE is impregnated throughout our saddles, so its lubricating properties will never wear out.

What is the difference between String Saver Saddles and TUSQ saddles?

The major difference is that string savers are impregnated with PTFE.  Since PTFE is 500% slipperier than graphite, it eases the grip of the saddle on the string, virtually eliminating string breakage.  You will also notice a slight mid-range boost o

What is the difference between String Saver Originals and String Saver Classics?

String Saver Originals are made completely from our String Saver material, whereas String Saver Classics are a steel saddle with a small insert of the String Saver material where the string hits the saddle.  String Saver Classics will retain the look

What if the strings start to dig into the saddle?

If you’re experiencing any kind of binding, you can easily fold a piece of 200 Grit sandpaper and sand the notch off.  Again, being a consistent material you can file/sand the saddle and you will still be working with the same quality material.

Can I modify String Saver Originals for my guitar?

Due to the consistency of our String Saver Originals, it is extremely easy to work with.  You can easily modify it with fine-grit sandpaper or other commonly used shaping tools.  If we make a saddle close to what you need and you want to make the sad

How do i know what saddle to use for my tune-o-matic bridge?

The best way to find what saddle will work on your bridge, check all the markings form the underside of your bridge and see our fit chart for the saddle that will fit.  If your bridge is not listed, we do not have a saddle that will work.

If a string starts breaking using String Saver Saddles

A string breaks because o stress on a specific point of the string. Metal (saddle) to Metal (strings) is "sticky" and locks the string into position, resulting in metal fatigue and the string breaking. String Saver Saddle have Teflon impregnated thro

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