Richie321 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi well i got my new epiphone korean ej200 its brilliant and in fantastic condition. im thinking of changing the bridge saddle to bone As the one on is plastic .but my question is would anyone know the size .? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hi well i got my new epiphone korean ej200 its brilliant and in fantastic condition. im thinking of changing the bridge saddle to bone As the one on is plastic .but my question is would anyone know the size .? If you'd like to carve your own bone saddle with your own professional files and a blank piece of bone, then the original saddle would be your template for the new saddle in all regards. There is no such thing as a stock bone saddle that's a perfect fit for your Epiphone (or any guitar really). The creation of a new bone saddle is usually an exercise for your trusted luthier. As the one on is plastic Well, is it really? If you've got one of the more recent EJ-200SCE, then your saddle is already made of (imitation) bone. Upgrading to real bone in this case wouldn't make that much of a difference. It does make sense, however, to round off the edges of the saddle a tiny bit if, in the odd case, they're as sharp as a knife, which was the case with my Epiphone Texan for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie321 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 If you'd like to carve your own bone saddle with your own professional files and a blank piece of bone, then the original saddle would be your template for the new saddle in all regards. There is no such thing as a stock bone saddle that's a perfect fit for your Epiphone (or any guitar really). The creation of a new bone saddle is usually an exercise for your trusted luthier. Well, is it really? If you've got one of the more recent EJ-200SCE, then your saddle is already made of (imitation) bone. Upgrading to real bone in this case wouldn't make that much of a difference. It does make sense, however, to round off the edges of the saddle a tiny bit if, in the odd case, they're as sharp as a knife, which was the case with my Epiphone Texan for instance. Hi no my ej200 is the korean modal 2001 serial 01070018 the bridge is plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hi no my ej200 is the korean modal 2001 serial 01070018 the bridge is plastic Assuming it's the original bridge saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remellick Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Your current saddle is your guide.. measure it or hold it side by side with the replacement saddle or saddle material and mark it accordingly. Plenty of diy videos on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie321 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Your current saddle is your guide.. measure it or hold it side by side with the replacement saddle or saddle material and mark it accordingly. Plenty of diy videos on this topic. ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Or send it to a luthier to make a copy. I do that for all my acoustics as none of the factory made saddles are really that good. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie321 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Or send it to a luthier to make a copy. I do that for all my acoustics as none of the factory made saddles are really that good. Bob thanks forthat infoBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie321 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you'd like to carve your own bone saddle with your own professional files and a blank piece of bone, then the original saddle would be your template for the new saddle in all regards. There is no such thing as a stock bone saddle that's a perfect fit for your Epiphone (or any guitar really). The creation of a new bone saddle is usually an exercise for your trusted luthier. Well, is it really? If you've got one of the more recent EJ-200SCE, then your saddle is already made of (imitation) bone. Upgrading to real bone in this case wouldn't make that much of a difference. It does make sense, however, to round off the edges of the saddle a tiny bit if, in the odd case, they're as sharp as a knife, which was the case with my Epiphone Texan for instance. were do i buy bone material to make my own saddle???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 were do i buy bone material to make my own saddle???? are you in the US? Stewart McDonald... if they don't have it, you don't need it. http://www.stewmac.com/SiteSearch/?search=saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Philadelphia Luthier Supply, Elderly Instruments, or you could simply google luthier supplies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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