The nut and saddle on your guitar are made specifically for your guitar only. It is not a universal part that can be interchanged from guitar to guitar. If you need your nut or saddle replaced please...
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18 N. State Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081
Phone: 614-794-2183
Westerville, Ohio 43081
Phone: 614-794-2183
Uptown Strings Music Tips
Nut and saddle replacement
The nut and saddle on your guitar are made specifically for your guitar only. It is not a universal part that can be interchanged from guitar to guitar. If you need your nut or saddle replaced please see Ted at Uptown Strings. They should have all the right tools for the job. Replacing them with bone can make a pleasing change to the tone of your guitar but it is not always the best choice for guitars with "under the saddle" pickup systems.
Always Carry a Pick
Always have a pick with you and you can practice picking on anything, books, tables, soda cans, anytime, anywhere. It's all about technique.
Acoustic Guitar Humidification
Acoustic guitars with solid wood tops and/or solid wood backs, sides and tops are happiest at a humidity level of 45-55%.
In a humid climate like Ohio, they can live comfortably at a higher humidity level throughout the summer, but in the winter while heating your home, use an in-case or instrument humidifier when not playing your instrument.
Cracking and sharp fret edges are common symptoms of dehydrated guitars.
Some manufacturers will not warranty a dehydrated guitar.
Prestretching Strings
On steel string guitars, when you put on a fresh set of strings, tug on each string while you tune it to get all of the stretching out of the way.
