iwalktheline Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 hey guys, just curious what the difference is between compensated and non compensated saddles. I can see the difference but what does one do that the other does not? Just curious, I was thinking of maybe getting one (compensated)for my hummingbird, just not sure if I should or not. Any suggestions would be great, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I think compensated saddles are a bit more forgiving on intonation of that hard to get right "B" string. I have compensated saddles on all my guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 . Yes, to allow for better intonation. It's not uncommon to have a sharp B string at 12, so you see a lot of saddles compensated to make the B string a tad longer. My J200 came from Bozeman with a compensated B saddle. You can also have the compensation done at the other end - some use a compensated nut. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyReb Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Anybody ever had a compensated saddle made for their AJ?? I get sort of a tinny sound out of my B string and just wonder if a compensated saddle would be a improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faron Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Yes, I agree on the compensated saddle, get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrummer Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Anybody ever had a compensated saddle made for their AJ?? I get sort of a tinny sound out of my B string and just wonder if a compensated saddle would be a improvement I've had the same experience with a "tinny" B string on my J45 standard. Otherwise a great sounding guitar. Once I notice the subtle "different" sound from the B string though its days were numbered. My current 2 favorite guitars, the D41 and Sparrow both have compensated saddles and no hint of a "tinny" B string. I ofen thought I should have taken the 45 Standard to a luthier and had him fix it but regretfully didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The compensated saddle is a good thing. I've often found the 'tinny' B string thing to be more to do with the surfaces the string touches - the bridge plate, saddle and nut. Any little tweek can stop the tinny klink but can be hard to find, I have a friend who is bald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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