Best way to widen a saddle slot?

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:08 am

I have a Martin-style belly bridge with a through-slot for the saddle.
I want to enlarge that slot to 7/32" to accommodate - well, a 7/32" saddle.

Any advice on how to do a professional job of it?
Thanks

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:57 am

Bridge on or off the guitar?

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:43 am

Oh, it's very much on.
Maybe better just left alone?

TonyinNYC · Post by **TonyinNYC** » Mon May 21, 2012 12:20 pm

There are saddle slotting jigs that are used on the guitar. If you can make one, you can do this. I do it off of the guitar but I am a big chicken.

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon May 21, 2012 3:31 pm

Thanks Tony!

Anyone else?

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:15 pm

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Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:17 pm

I have YET to get the Teeter - I have gotten the Young and the Siminoff, though! Teeter's next...

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