Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly

Brant FG 300 owner Guest	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Dec 2, 2022 10:38:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Brant FG 300 owner on Dec 2, 2022 10:38:23 GMT -5 michaelspencer, How can I contact you regarding a replacement bridge for the FG 300??

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,295	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Dec 2, 2022 11:15:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Dec 2, 2022 11:15:16 GMT -5 Jul 22, 2022 18:01:05 GMT -5 joe myers said: Will I need to pick up a bone saddle to form or does this come with one? joe I don't know how I missed this. Yes, it comes with the bone saddle.

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Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Dec 2, 2022 11:17:02 GMT -5

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Dec 2, 2022 10:38:23 GMT -5 Brant FG 300 owner said:

michaelspencer ,
How can I contact you regarding a replacement bridge for the FG 300??

He's not selling them, I am. He modified the original adjustable version to sit flat on the top. I now make a solid version too. My contact info is in the first post.

johnny Guest	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 7, 2023 14:56:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnny on Jan 7, 2023 14:56:30 GMT -5 CTGull, Does your saddle mod for the Fg-300 work for the tan label guitar (non red label). My fg-300 doesn’t have the rounded saddle like the red label.

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Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 7, 2023 16:42:37 GMT -5

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Jan 7, 2023 14:56:30 GMT -5 johnny said:

CTGull ,
Does your saddle mod for the Fg-300 work for the tan label guitar (non red label). My fg-300 doesn’t have the rounded saddle like the red label.

You'll have to post a pic. I thought all FG-300 used the same bridge & saddle. There's a short period that the bridge pin holes are straight vs. curved.

johnny Guest	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 7, 2023 17:54:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnny on Jan 7, 2023 17:54:53 GMT -5 CTGull, In the post “Old Yami” there is a pic of my fg-300. The post is from around Sept-oct of last year.

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Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 7, 2023 19:09:46 GMT -5

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Jan 7, 2023 17:54:53 GMT -5 johnny said:

CTGull ,
In the post “Old Yami” there is a pic of my fg-300. The post is from around Sept-oct of last year.

I'm not finding anything.

yamahavintagefg.boards.net/search/results?captcha_id=captcha_search&what_at_least_one=%22old+yami%22&display_as=1&search=Search

johnny Guest	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 7, 2023 22:01:51 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnny on Jan 7, 2023 22:01:51 GMT -5 The bridge pin holes are straight

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,295	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 8, 2023 8:21:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jan 8, 2023 8:21:14 GMT -5 Jan 7, 2023 22:01:51 GMT -5 johnny said: The bridge pin holes are straight It looks like the same saddle assembly to me. I can't see why they would redesign it since it was only used for this model.

johnny Guest	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 8, 2023 8:46:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnny on Jan 8, 2023 8:46:00 GMT -5 so your saddle assembly should work fine?CTGull,CTGull,

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,295	Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 8, 2023 9:42:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jan 8, 2023 9:42:07 GMT -5 I've never seen this variation in person, but I don't see why not. That must have used the same saddle assembly. I definitely like this bridge vs. the larger curved pin bridge.

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Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jan 28, 2023 18:35:39 GMT -5

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Could you give me a price on the adjustable saddle I have a 1970 FG 300 red tag yamaha with the metal saddle and would like to change it to the one you make. I live on Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada.

Thank you Gerry

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Jan 28, 2023 18:35:39 GMT -5 Fiddle Gerry said:

Could you give me a price on the adjustable saddle I have a 1970 FG 300 red tag yamaha with the metal saddle and would like to change it to the one you make. I live on Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada.

Thank you Gerry

$45 + $20 shipping, US dollars. OR!! I just remembered I've shipped to TSB Shipping in Point Roberts in southern VC city, which is actually in the US, with the US shipping rate. But, I you're on the island that could be quite a drive.

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Replacement FG-300 Saddle Assembly Jun 29, 2023 14:06:42 GMT -5

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Post by ultimattfrisbee on Jun 29, 2023 14:06:42 GMT -5

Dave, have you an y experience with the Tusq replacement saddles for Tune-o-magic bridges on these guitars? I corresponded with someone who had good luck with the this product.

www.amazon.com/Graph-Tech-Tusq-Saddles-PQ-8501-00/dp/B0043NQWLQ

Your solution looks like an elegant one.

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Jun 29, 2023 14:06:42 GMT -5 ultimattfrisbee said:

Dave, have you an y experience with the Tusq replacement saddles for Tune-o-magic bridges on these guitars? I corresponded with someone who had good luck with the this product.

www.amazon.com/Graph-Tech-Tusq-Saddles-PQ-8501-00/dp/B0043NQWLQ

Your solution looks like an elegant one.

That's the first time I've seen that. The nuts are epoxied to the screws. Disassembly will be difficult. I assume these have the same thread as the Gibson?? I'll have to check for dimensions on the Graph Tech site.

I think the adjustability isn't needed, it's just a gimmick, as adjustable saddles were in the 70's. All the vintage FG's have straight rounded saddles and the intonation is pretty good. Why mess with near perfection?

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