EL 00 upgrade question

[RandyO]

Hi All,

 

Forum newb here with a question about my new EL 00. I'd like to do some upgrades and would like to start with the saddle, strings and possibly pins and a nut. Any suggestions would be appreciated, such as bone vs Tusq, etc. I'd love to hear from someone that has done one and been pleased with it. Also, where is a good place to order a saddle, pins, etc.

 

Thanks so much, your input would be very appreciated.

 

Randy

[Zork]

If you don't have an under-saddle pickup or are not going to use one, the first thing I'd do is put in a bone saddle. Easy to install. Try Colosi bone, he probably has one precut and with a little sanding, which is easy, you can do the upgrade yourself. I would then have the instrument set-up by a pro with a bone nut and finally install some ebony or boxwood pins which are not too much and you can do this yourself as well.

 

http://www.guitarsaddles.com/

[Dagwood]

I'd invest in and try different sets and type (brands) of strings too.

Try Martins, D'Add's, GHS, Slinky's etc. and don't forget different gaged strings too: lights -vs- mediums -vs- blue-grass or Heavy bottoms etc.

 

I wanted to do something similar on my Masterbilt but my shop guy suggested a string change. I like the Martin Acoustic SP (meds) on this one and D'add lights on another.

 

/.02 cents.

[bigtufguy]

+1 on Bob Colosi

 

http://www.guitarsaddles.com/

 

He probably won't have the pins or the saddle pre-cut. When I ordered for my EL-00 he had to custom make them. No big deal. Bob is a great guy and VERY helpful. Give him a call and tell him what you are looking for.

 

 

 

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[bloozeguy]

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Forum newb here with a question about my new EL 00. I'd like to do some upgrades and would like to start with the saddle, strings and possibly pins and a nut. Any suggestions would be appreciated, such as bone vs Tusq, etc. I'd love to hear from someone that has done one and been pleased with it. Also, where is a good place to order a saddle, pins, etc.

 

Thanks so much, your input would be very appreciated.

 

Randy[/quote']

Some have suggested here that the string spacing on the nut could be expanded. For finger-picking, at least, I think that would be a good idea when you replace the nut. Apparently there's enough room up there to do this.