Scale length with angled bridge?

I just realized one of the two bridges I have on hand right now has an angled saddle, and I'm not sure where to put it. If I'm making a 17" scale tenor uke, should it be 17" at the G string, or the A? Or the middle?

Thanks for any input!

An angled bridge like that would only work for a low G, or some other non-re-entrant tuning.

The angled saddle has a LOT of compensation in it. Nominally, the answer to your question is that the 17" would fall at the leading edge closest to the nut on the A string. The angled saddle would work on a linear, steel strung instrument. Steel strings need more saddle compensation than nylon/classical strings. It won't work at all on a nylon/classic string instrument unless you glued it on at an angle to straighten the slot.

I think that there is TOO much saddle compensation for even linear tuned classic strings. Half that slope might work well for linear tuned, classic strings.

Anthony

The other thing that could be used is a variable fret spacing using http://www.ekips.org/tools/guitar/fretfind2d/
The angle of the nut and bridge can be played with if you choose multiple scale lengths. Dan Hulbert made one with quite outrageous angling. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/wave-electric-ukulele

Dang, I was afraid of that. I got these from Hanalima like 4 years ago when I was stocking up to make a handful, and never really dug into the box to inspect everything. Now, of course, they don't even carry an ebony bridge anymore... Hmmm, might have to get creative here...

Well, thanks for the input just the same, guys!

I used to use these and Mike Chock had me set the saddle in the middle and add about 3/32 to the exact middle point of the saddle. The non slanted saddle is for high G and the slanted is for low G.