MartinLil
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Hey everyone. I currently have the stock tusq saddle and nut on my spectre. I had this same material on my Martin. But now, she is all fossilized walrus ivory, including the bridge pins. The sound improved quite a bit to my sensitive and discriminating ears. I was, and am, very pleased with the improvement in sound, sustain. FWI is the best material for finger picking, which I do love and do quite often. It's also just the best material one could use for any style of playing. My question for you is: Would FWI be a good choice for nylon strings? Or should i stick with bone, which is does not improve the sound as greatly as FWI. I've asked Brian if he could switch out the saddle and nut for FWI or bone while my sceptre is at the factory, and am waiting on a response.
What do you think UUers? FWI, bone or stick with the tusq?
One more question: Bob Colosi (www.guitarsaddles.com) is THE MAN for saddle/nuts/pins in the guitar world. It doesn't get any better than his work and materials. Any ukers have experience with him? If they can't switch out materials at the KoAloha factory then I will most like be ordering from him. Is there an equivalent to him in the uke world?
What do you think UUers? FWI, bone or stick with the tusq?
One more question: Bob Colosi (www.guitarsaddles.com) is THE MAN for saddle/nuts/pins in the guitar world. It doesn't get any better than his work and materials. Any ukers have experience with him? If they can't switch out materials at the KoAloha factory then I will most like be ordering from him. Is there an equivalent to him in the uke world?
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