Re: Chip from saddle on D28 Marquis?

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:21:07 GMT, "DougA"
<douga@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I changed strings today from 13s to 11s and heard a pop when I put tension
of the big E string. I noticed a chip came off the ivory saddle just where
the string bends up from the pin. The string now rests in the divet where
the chip came out.

Questions:

1) It seems to me this saddle is glued in. Is replacing a glued saddle
intrusive? I have the option to return the guitar in the 30 day trial
window and don't want to settle for a hack job should I keep the guitar.

2) Has anyone seen this happen before?

3) How much is the sound/value of the guitar affected by this blemish?



Hi Doug,

I don't believe that anyone has asked if you have the
"chip."

If so, you might play the guitar as it is. If you are happy
with the sound (and I suspect based upon your description
that you will find no change), consider putting the chip
back with a dab of "crazy glue."

It will look like new, and you will have the sound you want.

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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