Is the bone product a better sound than the composit / nylon man made saddle and pins ?
241997
I think so,the only bad thing is it chips or pieces can break loose and make your strings buzz.but there is a difference in sound.
241998
My daughter said it is a better sound. The pitch on the other was too high. Hope this helps.
241999
Yes in my humble opinion. bone nut and saddle with ebony pins is most common at my house. another guitar has bone pins as well. I needed to "ramp" or slot the string/pin holes when I installed the bone pins. Really makes the tone woody and balanced sonically - clear...
242000
Yes, a bone saddle will give a cleaner sound with more depth. All of your high end guitars well come with a bone saddle.However. This product IS NOT BONE. It is just bone colored plastic.DO NOT BUY THIS if you are looking for a real bone saddle.
2269384
The big advantage of the traditional saddle replacement part is that it is quick and relatively inexpensive. As J. Miller already told you, with a traditionnal saddle replacement part (compended or not) you don't have to do anything. You just have to put it in place .Though some players are satisfied with this, many are not. If you want to file (sanding) your saddle in order to adjust the intonation of your strings, you should refer to a luthier.
44787
The crash cymbals in this set are more like medium to light weight. Not quite as loud as a heavy rock cymbal. Because their a brilliant finish they have a lot of sustain.
1299395
Yes, nylon strings are MUCH easier on the fingers. The strings are also farther apart, which can be good if you do not have small fingers.
1164394
If you go with the Tusq, there will be more sustain there. Warmer sound I would check out a Planet Waves Ebony wood w/pearl inlay set which we also have. They are 19.99 . If you would like to order that you can call the store at 856-384-2725 and I can manually place the order for you.
1043766
I have my Bach 11 and the P-Bone plastique in the case. I play at a very low "wine bar volume". I prefer the plastic one for comfort and better low pressure control. Also, my best advice to you on this novel and fun to play horn, which I gig about 3 days a week, keep the slide dry, swab the slide's insides after each use! I haven't found a better working slide lubricant system yet.
1164396
The sound is slightly warmer. The ebony bridge pins do add some nice texture, but new strings make a more noticeable difference. The pins are gorgeous and do add a little but not much. I would spend money on an upgraded nut for a bigger difference.
1196666
It can be either, after being setup by a professional it has a full sound. My Granddaughter is progressing beautifully with it. The Technician re-positioned the sound-post and replaced the bridge. Not a big thing for a good technician to do. The best $100 I spent.Any instrument I ever bought needs this including my 3 high end guitars. Again, it is now ready for anyone to use.
2177475
Sure... But if it is strictly acoustic is will sound dull. Better to go with a smooth flat wound phosphor bronze if no in-board pick up. Think George Benson - Wes Montgomery - Joe Pas strings on a fat bitch Gibson Jazz Full Size Hollow-body! Mine are on an Ibabez Artcore and they sound like the Big Boys. Straight up jazz. Heavy gauge. No slinky bend. No string noise. Not for blues... Nice for slide. Or Slack Key turnings...
725940
Try the Moon Saddle MoonSaddle C-ModelIt looks odd, and on an outdoor bicycle it takes a little getting used to, but once you try it, you'll never go back. It should fit on this Assault. I have a large box with about 10 different sizes and shapes of saddles that all failed to deliver in terms of riding comfort. I never had one that wasn't painful after 30 minutes. The first day I tried the Moon Saddle, I went for a 2 hour bike ride with no discomfort whatsoever!
1587726
Yes, and the ebony pins will do wonders for any guitar over the plastic. It's actually one of the first things I do when I get a "new" guitar........and tusq saddles.
2257215
Congrats on getting a beautiful instrument. The mahogany top will contribute to a "warmer" sound when you find the right strings, but this often involves experimenting with different types of strings. For the most part phosphor-bronze strings are very "bright" sounding when they first go on but lose their "brightness" pretty quickly. Coated strings, like the Martin Lifespan, Elixers, etc., tend to be less "bright" at first but have a remarkably longer lifespan before sounding dull and dead than non-coated strings. Try a coated bronze (not phosphor-bronze) first to see how that sounds to you. Also keep in mind that the lighter the gauge, the less volume and punch the strings are going to have, no matter what kind of guitar you play. You might try non coated strings, also, if you dont mind changing them more often. Ive used a number of different strings on my Martin and tend toward preferring a "brighter" sound, and Im usually eager to try something new, so dont get impatient, and keep notes on which strings work best for you.
1164393
I have never used Tusq, so I can't be of any help. I have tried the Martin ebonys on my recording king, and I can't tell any difference from the factory pins, but that could be different if someone else was listening. I can tell you that the Martin pins are very high quality, and the accuracy of manufacture is very, very nice. rf
1308128
I'm not sure (no pun intended) what qualifies as "better", I believe they are pretty much the same (thinking of foam design and density). The real advantage is that the Shure tips are intended for Shure products, and I have had great luck with them. Fit, both in your ear and on the device is the key to great sound, at truth be told, these are the cheap part, but in short I think they are more the same than different. I hope that helps.
2109367
Should be no problem with the FX seat post. Getting the foot pegs nice and snug takes longer than mounting the seat itself. So much fun!
1311602
I returned the product because it is junk. I went with the Yakima saddle with load assist bar. Better system.
1204719
The important thing to remember here is the strings are NOT silk and steel, the label reads "silk and steel SOFT". If you want a less bright sound get real silk & steel. Martin and D'addario both make them. I have used both brands, they are both mellow. They seem to be more suited to finger picking and strumming with the thumb and finger pads. Try to strum with a pick and you might say "what the heck happened to my guitar"