jw3571 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I see that there are 2 models of custom shop 2020 hummingbirds, one with adjustable saddle and one without. Why would one want an adjustable saddle? What't adjustable about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) There probably reissues of the 1960s. To be honest , maybe there showing they can make the same mistakes Edited April 5, 2020 by slimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 The saddle height is adjustable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, Leonard McCoy said: The saddle height is adjustable... , , , by 2 screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucebubs Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) There are some that believe all the added hardware (see picture) that goes with the adjustable height saddle bridge robs the sound ... and there are some who don't. Either way, Gibson have decided to make both versions. Edited April 5, 2020 by Brucebubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Joseph Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) I had a J50 with an adjustable saddle. For me it was a mistake didn't like it didn't like the sound of the guitar....just something I should have never done. That was about 7 or 8 years ago. I don't remember where that J50 went I erased it from my memory. Edited April 5, 2020 by John Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 The adjustable saddle models typically produce a sound with slightly metallic overtones, and some folks happen to like that tone a lot (me included). One problem with assessing these, imho, is that you have to have played a good example to experience their best characteristics. If the guitar was somewhat of a dud to begin with, most likely the adjustable saddle unfairly got a lot of the blame. I've owned a number of guitars with these bridges & currently own two (one rosewood & one plastic). They sound great to my ears. Additionally, the obvious advantage of this bridge is that it allows you to quickly dial in a preferred action setting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw3571 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Interesting, thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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