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I just got a Tonepros tune-o-matic style bridge that I think I want to try on my SG. The saddles (the six little metal plates where the strings sit) on it don't have notches, which I thought was cool, but I just checked on their website, and they say they have "Un-notched saddles for professional installation."

I used the search function and found this:

I put a replacement bridge (abr-1) on my LP, and it was the same way; uncut. I asked the guy a tonepros about this and he suggested I just run it without grooving them. I've played it this way for nearly a year with no problems, i.e. string slippage, intonation problems, etc.

which is interesting, but I'm not sure that was the same type bridge I have (but probably yes, since it was a LP). Should I even try it without notches? What's the best way to do the notches -- small triangular file? Should I punt and take it to someone who knows what they're doing?


I really don't have any complaints about the bridge that's already on the SG -- I actually bought the Tonepros thinking I'd use it on the Antoniontsai SG clone that I have, but then realized that it uses an Epiphone-style metric-big-post-hole style bridge (just like my buddy at the guitar store warned me :o). So I figured I'd try it out on the Gibson (where it looks like it'll fit) just to see what happens.
 
The best way to notch them is with nut files. But you probably don't want to have to buy them. It will certainly be more expensive than taking it to a good repair shop.


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Use a fine tooth, 3 cornered file...with a light stroke. Easy and cheap.
 
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