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If you have a high quality acoustic or vintage guitar, you owe it to yourself to hear the difference a TUSQ saddle will make. Compared to standard materials, you'll hear crystal clear bell-like high end, big open lows, and a noticeable increase in overall sustain.

TUSQ saddles are designed to transfer the right frequencies more efficiently from the string to the guitar body, and have been proven to increase a guitar's harmonic sustain. Acoustic guitars come alive with delicate highs and big open lows!

TUSQ is far superior in sound and appearance to synthetics such as Micarta and Corian. The high levels of heat and pressure used in making TUSQ results in its exotic ivory-like appearance.

Join those who know great guitar tone! TUSQ is used by: Martin, Taylor, Larrivee, Gibson Acoustic Guitars, Tacoma Guitars, Ovation, Rick Turner, Garrison Guitars, Breedlove, Manuel Rodriguez, Rainsong, Carvin, Landola and many, many more.

TUSQ has quickly become an important tone performance tool for many guitar manufacturers, luthiers and playing professionals around the world.

Bone and ivory have hard and soft spots (grain), throughout each piece, hampering consistent transfer of vibrations to the guitar top.

TUSQ saddles have rich tone and sustain, without the inconsistency found in ivory, bone and other natural materials.
Graph Tech TUSQ Acoustic Guitar Saddle - Taylor Compensated 1/8" Ivory

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Fits Taylor Guitars

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2-13/16" x 1/8" x 3/8"

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4.56

9 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Reviewed by 9 customers

  • Buzz is gone

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    by$$$

    fromSC.

    Had to sand a little but that was expected

  • Perfect replacement match

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byWayne

    fromUndisclosed

    Purchased this replacement saddle for my Taylor 414ce, and it was easy to adjust and install it.

  • Its Okay

    3

    submitted7 years ago

    byTyler

    fromVancouver, WA

    At First, I was a little staggered that my bridge measures 1/8 inch and so does this saddle, it didn't fit. I kinda wanted to leave a nasty comment about this Saddle. After dealing with my frustration from sanding it, which didn't work... I had to take it into my shop again and grind it down. Its okay enough to toy with, and I don't feel my money was completely wasted, but I wish it were a little cheaper especially since I had to sand/grind it down to fit the bridge. I'm sure It'll fit better in other newer guitars, but mine is a vintage guitar from either 60s or 80s. Its called a Seville S-140, look it up..you'll find almost nothing on that guitar, because that company doesn't exist anymore. I'm telling anyone who reads this of what guitar I have so if you have a vintage guitar similar or exactly mine hopefully you can expect some disappointment. If you attempt to sand or grind it and it don't work, I suggest taking your guitar to a guitar luthier.

  • Would buy this again, if needed.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byAllan

    fromundisclosed

    Great replacement for worn saddle. Bought this for my Taylor GS-mini, length is perfect just needed sanding for desired height.

  • I would purchase this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byMike

    fromGoshen NY

    Replaced an old saddle with this new one

  • great stuff

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    bydenny

    fromupstate NY

    Replaced original bone nut and saddle on both of my acoustic guitars and they really sing now! won't use any other parts except Graph Tech - Gibson uses them also - so what's good for them is good for me!!

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byMark

    fromNewport News, VA

    Will this fit a Baby Taylor

    Will this fit a Baby Taylor

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I believe so. Measure your guitar. This is 2-13/16" x 1/8" x 3/8".

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byManny

    fromOrlando , FL

    Will it fit a Yamaha ac5r

    Will it fit a Yamaha ac5r

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byStan

    fromPainesville, Ohio

    I have an Epiphone FT-345 that had a plastic saddle originally and it cracked. Will this saddle fit it and is it the proper size? How about the nut also. What would fit?

    I have an Epiphone FT-345 that had a plastic saddle originally and it cracked. Will this saddle fit it and is it the proper size? How about the nut also. What would fit?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar. It will work but it's not a 'drop in' fit.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byWil

    fromundisclosed

    Will it fit a baby Taylor?

    Will it fit a baby Taylor?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byEarl

    fromOrangeburg, SC

    what is the correct saddle for yamaha f335 acoustic guitar

    what is the correct saddle for yamaha f335 acoustic guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTim

    fromHelena MT

    Will this work on a left handed Taylor 214ce?

    Will this work on a left handed Taylor 214ce?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes it will be compatible

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJorge

    fromLos Angeles CA

    Would this fit on a Mitchell D120 Dreadnought. What strings would be appropriate for this saddle and guitar model?

    Would this fit on a Mitchell D120 Dreadnought. What strings would be appropriate for this saddle and guitar model?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This TUSQ Acoustic guitar saddle would be compatible with the Mitchell D120 dreadnought acoustic. Any medium or heavy gauge acoustic guitar strings would work well.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTroy

    fromOH

    What size saddle bridge do I need for a Taylor 214ce?

    What size saddle bridge do I need for a Taylor 214ce?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This bridge will be compatible

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBEAN

    fromNYC

    will this fit the BIG BABY

    will this fit the BIG BABY

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it will.