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The String Saver Saddles PRS (PQ-8220-00) are superior replacement saddles for Paul Reed Smith guitars. The guitar saddles are made with a unique combination of materials that enhance tone and dramatically reduce string breakage.

How do they work?
A string rests on a metal saddle that binds and locks the string in place. As the string vibrates, it is stressed on a very specific point producing metal fatigue and then string breakage. Each String Saver guitar saddle is impregnated with Teflon, the slipperiest substance on earth. The Teflon in String Savers eases the grip between the saddle and string, spreading the stress over a greater portion of the string, just enough to drastically reduce string breakage. Teflon is 500% more slippery than graphite and is impregnated throughout the String Saver material, so its lubricating properties will never wear out. Use the Graph Tech PRS guitar saddle and experience strings that last and last, no matter how hard you play&hellipGraph Tech guarantees it!

What do they sound like?
Metal saddles have a pronounced 2 KHz treble spike that dominates the tonal spectrum. String Saver guitar saddles have a more balanced tone, with highs, mids and big open lows. You will also notice an increase in sustain by up to 25% over brass saddles and 15% over steel.
Graph Tech PRS String Saver Saddles (Set of 6)

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  • Reduces string breakage
  • Increases sustain
  • Improves midrange depth
  • Super lubricating
  • Improves tuning
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Inspires confidence
  • Includes an Allen key

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Measurements
  • (Approx in inches and millimeters):
  • Thickness: 13/32", (0.41"), (10.41mm)
  • Length: 13/16", (0.815"), (20.7mm)
  • Height: 7/32", (0.205"), (5.21mm)
  • E string to E string: 2-1/16", (2.076"), (52.73mm)

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  • Great replacement for stock we saddles

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byLive player

    fromFredericksburg, va

    Replaced the stock saddles in a prs with these. Tremolo is now extremely reliable. Also noticed slight gain in sustain and mids.

  • A perfect yet inexpensive upgrade!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byMITCH

    fromUndisclosed

    Bought to upgrade my Mark Holcomb SE and am honestly more impressed than I thought I would be! They look slick and installed easily. I nice setup to intonate and set string heights then BOOM, back to shredding!

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    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byDarvin

    fromundisclosed

    good saddles

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  • asked byJordan

    fromOrlando

    Will these saddles fit PRs se models?

    Will these saddles fit PRs se models?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, they will.
  • asked bySteve

    fromArcata, CA

    Is there a difference between these and the ones for Strats and Teles with 2 1/16" string spacing?  The set I want is the PS-8000-N0, for my Gibson Nighthawk.  They may no longer be in production.  I'm wondering if the difference might be the size of the intonation screws--I tried a vintage Strat String Saver set (2 3/16"), and the intonation screws of the Nighthawk didn't fit those saddles (and the saddles were slightly too wide).

    Is there a difference between these and the ones for Strats and Teles with 2 1/16" string spacing? The set I want is the PS-8000-N0, for my Gibson Nighthawk. They may no longer be in production. I'm wondering if the difference might be the size of the intonation screws--I tried a vintage Strat String Saver set (2 3/16"), and the intonation screws of the Nighthawk didn't fit those saddles (and the saddles were slightly too wide).

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The intonation screws are slightly different where they are notched on the top on the PRS screws, and the string mounting hole where the ball end rests may be slightly lower, but as for spacing there isn't any.
  • asked byBrian

    fromundisclosed

    Will this fit a stratocaster?

    Will this fit a stratocaster?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No, this will not be compatible