Detail 01
3/32 inch width
The thickness that drops into the bridge slot. Wrong width is the most common return — measure your slot, not the old saddle's worn top.
Product detailSKU #1274115045866
Graph TechTUSQ Acoustic Guitar Saddle - Non-Compensated Martin 3/32" Ivory Ivory
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
TUSQ acoustic saddle, 3/32 inch wide, cut to Martin shape with a straight non-compensated top. A direct replacement for a worn or cracked saddle.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a saddle that has worn grooves or leans forward
- Martin-style bridges with a 3/32 inch saddle slot
- Players who want to set their own action height by sanding the base
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bridges with a 1/8 inch slot — this will sit loose and rattle
- Players chasing better intonation, which needs a compensated saddle
- Under-saddle pickup owners who need an even, flat-bottomed fit
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Non-compensated
Straight top edge with one break point across all six strings. Fine for stock replacement, but it will not fix a B-string that plays sharp.
Detail 03
Martin shape
The length and end profile follow Martin's bridge slot. Other builders' slots differ in length and radius.
Detail 04
TUSQ, not bone
Uniform density with no soft spots or grain, so it sands flat and evenly. Bone varies piece to piece.
Detail 05
Sold oversized in height
You sand the flat bottom to set string height. Removing 0.020 inch from the base drops action about 0.010 inch at the 12th fret.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your saddle slot width with calipers before ordering — 3/32 and 1/8 look identical by eye
- 02Sand only the flat bottom, never the top, so string break angle stays correct
- 03Keep the bottom perfectly square, especially with an under-saddle pickup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my slot is 3/32 inch?
Measure the slot itself with calipers or a drill bit shank. A worn saddle can measure narrower than the slot it sits in, which gives a false reading.
02Will this lower my action?
Only after you sand the base. It ships tall so you can set height yourself; removing 0.020 inch from the bottom lowers 12th-fret action roughly 0.010 inch.
03Compensated or non-compensated — which do I need?
This one is non-compensated, a straight top edge. If your current saddle has a stepped or angled top for the B string, replacing it with this will change intonation.
04Can I use this with an under-saddle pickup?
Yes, but the bottom must be sanded dead flat and square. Any rock or gap causes uneven string-to-string output through the pickup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Non-Compensated Martin 3/32" Ivory Ivory
- Color Finish
- White
