Philj200
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| Joined: | Thu Jun 2nd, 2005 |
| Location: | Sea Cliff, New York USA |
| Posts: | 1367 |
| Instrument Interest: | Clawhammer Banjo, Bluegrass Banjo, Guitar, Harmonica, Dulcimer, Mandolin, Fiddle, Autoharp, Other |
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It is possible to sand the saddle down, if you are incredibly patient. A file would be a better choice. A slight tap at an angle with a rubber or plastic mallet might break a glue seal if the saddle is really glued in. It's possibly just wedged in. (Don't wail away with the mallet!)
Remember to mask off the face of the instrument to prevent slips and drops from marring it.
But before you make a permanent (or semi-permanent) changes on any instrument exhaust other alternatives. Lighter guage strings perhaps.
I assume the action is good along the first five frets. If it's high there, the saddle may not be the problem. Can you get an opinion from other musicians that it is indeed the saddle before you do anything?
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