Ukecaster
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On one of my vintage Martins, the saddle seems low, only 1.25 mm showing above the bridge (edit...got out the micrometer, and it's only 1.08 mm showing). Is this too low, and could tone/volume be improved with a higher saddle, perhaps 2.0 - 3 mm? Saddle appears original, as I can see see finish on the sides of the bridge, which also covers the portion of the saddle in the slot. Did Martin typically apply finish after the saddles were installed? Action is great on this one, about 2 mm at 12th fret.
The reason I ask is that my 2 other vintage sopranos have saddle heights of 2.5 and 5 mm. Those, like this one, also have straight necks, no cupping, correct nut height and action 2.5 - 2.75 mm. Maybe it's a neck angle thing?
Probably not going to mess with it, since it is all original, except for this saddle, which was probably shaved from the top, but wonder if a slightly higher saddle would make it sound even better or louder?
The reason I ask is that my 2 other vintage sopranos have saddle heights of 2.5 and 5 mm. Those, like this one, also have straight necks, no cupping, correct nut height and action 2.5 - 2.75 mm. Maybe it's a neck angle thing?
Probably not going to mess with it, since it is all original, except for this saddle, which was probably shaved from the top, but wonder if a slightly higher saddle would make it sound even better or louder?
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