Neewer 6 String Acoustic Guitar Bone Bridge Saddle and Nut Made of High Quality Real Oxen Bone--Ivory

Just installed both of these on my Yamaha FG700s. I think it enhances the already beautiful tone of the guitar but on a very subtle level. I think replacing both saddle and nut can be accomplished by a beginner if they carefully measure and look up some videos on youtube.Saddle review:So I measured the original plastic Yamaha saddle which is longer than the bone saddle. Even though the saddle is not a perfect fit, I am not taking a star out because the advertised specs for the saddle are spot on. I did notice a small chip on the high e side of the saddle which doesn't affect the saddle's performance. The saddle is also thicker than the stock saddle and I noticed before sanding the saddle down that the ends would fit on the bridge while the middle was slightly thicker so sanding it to even thickness required me to focus on the center part and not the ends for a tight fit all around. The bone saddle is also more compensated in the heavier strings than the stock saddle which improves intonation of those strings. The b string is compensated just like the stock saddle.Nut review:Like i mentioned above, the specs are accurate. This means that the replacement bone nut is going to be thicker than the stock yamaha one by quite a bit. I had to sand it thinner to fit. As for the shape of the nut curve matching the stock, it is slightly flatter than stock on the last three high strings so you might have to file down the string slots a bit more to follow the curve of the fingerboard more. I have not done this and i think its fine. Maybe in the future. - a quick note on the stock nut on the Yamaha, there didn't seem to be any glue holding the nut so a quick tap of a hammer with a padded screw driver took out the stock nut quickly without harming the finish of the guitar.Quality of the materials:I have never added a bone saddle to my guitar so this was my first time working with bone. The material felt more like porcelain in density but doesn't crack. Sanding it seemed to require more effort than plastic which was good to make accurate fitting easier just a little bit more work. the color was just as white as the stock plastic parts and i don't think anyone would notice any difference.I've been using the fitted bone nut and saddle for 2 weeks now playing everyday and there has not been any detrimental effects noticed.

I was very glad that I received an actual "bone" saddle & nut. My previous order from another seller here in Amazon advertised their product as "real bone saddle & nut", what I received was a hollow plastic saddle & nut.I gave it only 4 stars because:Cons:-the saddle was 2-3mm shorter than the original TUSQ saddle on my S6 Seagull guitar.-the nut is even shorter, it doesn't fit the neck of my guitar so, I have no use for it.Pros:-real boneWhen you purchase this double check the length & deepness of the groove of your guitar bridge. For my Seagull the action was just at the right level, sanding was not necessary for me, other than that, this is a good quality 'bone' saddle & nut.As for the tone, the bone saddle & pin does make a difference compare to the TUSQ. I did not change my strings but I can hear a difference between the two material. I wish they sell 'bone' saddles by itself, I'd like to replace the saddle on my other 2 guitars.

I bought my first acoustical guitar a couple of weeks ago - a Mitchell 200SCE/N. A great guitar for $300, but as with everything, I wanted to enhance it and get the most out of it. I had friends offer to tweak it (lower the action, etc). When I saw this bone saddle and bridge for $8.00 and read the reviews I figured it was worth a try. After watching a few youtube videos I was ready to give it a try. It was like these components were made for my guitar. They fit perfectly with only moderate sanding to bring the height down. I installed new light strings to make it as easy to play as possible for this rookie. I'm very happy with the results. The whole thing took me about an hour and I was back in business. Tone seems a little higher - probably due to the lighter strings, but the notes really ring out and are significantly more sustained. My $300 guitar now sounds and plays like a $500 - $700 instrument.

After reading many review on my Yamaha 700 acoustic guitar I have owned and played for 4 months, I finally took the advice of other consumers. MANY people suggested changing the stock plastic nut and bridge saddle to improve tone.This guitar is an incredible deal and piece the way it was. I did put a light set of D'addario strings that made a world of difference.I was due for another string change so upgraded with this set of bone nut and saddle.WOW, it really did make a huge difference. This guitar is such a quality piece, especially for the money. But, with the string and bone upgrades I can't imagine a sweeter sounding acoustic. It changed the tone to that of a classical guitar. I am so happy with my changes.The high notes are pure and ring nicely and lows are rich and deep. The sustain is a drastic improvement, each note lasting nicely into the next. I am so pleased and excited with my guitar.If you own this or any other acoustic with plastic nut and saddle.....change them, it's a very quick fix. And find a nice set of strings.

I have a cheap acoustic which I keep lying around to play songs tuned 1/2 step down. It's always played a little too dark, and quite muddy when strummed. I slapped these babies on, fitted them properly and did a full setup. This guitar now sounds beautiful. No more mud, No more blah. It's a real pleasure to play. It's like whole new guitar.The nut was sized just as advertised, which was almost a perfect fit. It just required a touch of sanding to push in the slot tightly. The string alignment was perfect, I just had to file the slots a bit deeper. Just how you want it.The saddle was not drop in ready, but i knew that would be the case by the advertised measurements. After a LOT of sanding it was shaped and set at the correct height. The intonation was close enough that I left it alone. Compensated ftw.The price was almost too good to be bone, but it is!

Seems to be okay but I had to do a lot of sanding down for it to fit on my guitar. The bridge was not so bad, but the nut was horrendous, still not quite right but i will keep trying. Other than that, it is good quality.

dimensions were smaller but fitted and is as good as original and good value,, buy

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The nut was the right length which was the main thing but its hight wasn't right but that could be shimmed up , yhe with was too wide, and did you ever try to sand grind or what ever a piece of bone so small?? I ended up making the slot in the head which is wood wider with a knife. now if i had a router it would have been perfect but i didn't have one and did the best with what i had. finally after trying the strings on a half doxen times i put the new strings on and glued the nut in place and found i was a little high at the bottom end where the E, B and G strings were but lft it for now. i will re due it right. i got two nuts and two tail end pieces some how and didn't need the two. I ordered the flst top cut away acoustic electric guitar, i hope the action is good and also hope there is a steel nut inside the body for making adjustments for the neck. The old Yamaha hawk i will sell for $125. it has the new nut , new strings, and has a Humbucking pick up from a solid body fenner and wired in to the volume tone controls and the input jack. it has such a good sound for an old guitar at least 70 or more years old and remade over into an electric with the volume and tone on the body ready and easily to get at. Call Bill at 613 475 1016 if interested. Ask for Bill., Thanks ffor the service, the prime would be nice but i am not paying for it.