HTS Saddle Insert Conversion

Some manufacturers make an adjustable bridge that sits in a metal frame, these bridges can be very heavy and affect the tone of a guitar

Typically a bridge conversion is carried out to alter this situation, I find a well fitted insert is just as clean and tidy, also it is reversible

Time to repair approx 1 hr

We start by lifting the saddle and pins of the instrument

The removed assembly weighs 23.7grams

So we start with just a piece of rosewood rough shaped

Measurements from our insert are needed

Width as well

New saddle width also needed

We start the job by routing a slot big enough for the saddle to fit into

You can do this with an over head router or bench router.

You can also leave this process until last if you wish

Standard of the shelf compensated saddle

Nice old Fender Acoustic

Metal Insert and saddle fitted to bridge

Here is a standard saddle sitting in the void.

Fit it into the slot to provide strength to our piece of wood.