GRAPH TECH SLOTTED TUSQ GUITAR BRIDGE SADDLES

Description

The Graph Tech TUSQ Guitar Bridge Saddles are precision-engineered replacement acoustic saddles designed to significantly improve the resonance, tuning stability, and overall tonal response of your instrument. Unlike traditional bone or inferior plastic saddles that suffer from inconsistent internal densities, TUSQ is a highly advanced, man-made ivory material formulated under high heat and pressure to ensure perfectly uniform vibration transfer. This consistency translates directly to a noticeable increase in harmonic content, richness, and sustain across all six strings.

Acoustic players rely on this engineered density to eliminate dead spots and achieve a perfectly balanced string-to-string volume, which is absolutely critical when utilizing undersaddle acoustic pickups. By providing a rigid, structurally flawless anchor point for your strings, these saddles allow the guitar’s soundboard to vibrate more freely, delivering a highly articulate, focused, and powerful sound whether you are playing delicate fingerstyle arrangements or heavy, strummed rhythmic chords.

Who Is This For?:

This upgrade is essential for acoustic guitarists, luthiers, and dedicated repair technicians looking to maximize the natural acoustic voice of an instrument. It is particularly beneficial for gigging musicians seeking reliable, balanced output for their undersaddle piezo pickups, and recording artists who demand pristine harmonic clarity and extended sustain without the unpredictable inconsistencies commonly found in natural bone components.

Key Features Breakdown:

Man-Made Ivory Construction

Graph Tech’s proprietary TUSQ material acts as an exceptionally efficient acoustic conductor. By completely eliminating the natural grain, hollow spaces, and soft spots inherent in organic materials, it ensures maximum transfer of vibrational energy from the strings directly into the guitar’s soundboard. This structural perfection results in enhanced harmonic richness, noticeably prolonged sustain, and a brighter, more defined high-end response that easily cuts through a dense acoustic mix.

Precision Compensation Options These saddles are available in several configurations to address specific intonation needs across different string gauges and acoustic body types. For instance, players can select the B. Band compensated saddle (GT926W) measuring 70.54 x 3.17 x 8.46mm, or the classic compensated saddle (GT929W) which features distinct compensation points for the B, G, and D strings at 80 x 2.56 x 10mm to ensure that complex chords ring true up and down the neck. Specialized sizes are also available, such as the GT915W (73.14 x 3.25 x 10.93mm), which is specifically tailored to suit Gilman and Cole Clark guitars.

Improved Pickup Balancing

The uniform density of TUSQ plays a vital role when amplifying an acoustic guitar on stage. Undersaddle piezo pickups rely on perfectly even downward pressure from the saddle to function correctly. Because TUSQ has absolutely no hollow or soft sections, it exerts consistent, balanced pressure across the entire length of the pickup strip, drastically reducing the frustration of overly loud or completely dead strings when plugged into a PA system.

Ease of Modification and Fitting

While TUSQ is incredibly dense and rigid, it remains a highly workable material for setup adjustments and professional installations. The material sands cleanly and evenly without chipping or splintering, allowing players and technicians to quickly dial in the perfect string action and radius. This workability ensures a precise, perfectly snug fit in the bridge slot, which is paramount for maximum tonal transfer and optimal playing comfort.

SELECTION:

GT926W B. Band compensated saddle. 70.54 x 3.17 x 8.46mm.

GT929W  Compensated classic saddle. Compensated B, G & D.  80 x 2.56 x 10mm.

GT915W   Compensated saddle. Suits Gilman & Cole Clark 73.14 x 3.25 x 10.93mm.