Detail 01
1/8" thickness
Must match your bridge slot width. A saddle that is too thin leans in the slot and kills coupling.
Product detailSKU #1274115045804
Graph TechTUSQ Acoustic Guitar Saddle - Taylor Compensated 1/8" Ivory
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tusq acoustic saddle in Taylor compensated profile, 1/8" thick. For replacing a worn or poorly fitted saddle on a Taylor-spec bridge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a cracked, worn, or over-lowered saddle
- Swapping a plastic saddle on a budget acoustic with a matching slot
- Keeping a spare on hand for action adjustments
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bridges with a 3/32" or other non-1/8" saddle slot
- Straight uncompensated saddle slots
- Players who want bone and accept its variation
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
Compensated top
The break point is staggered per string so fretted notes play in tune up the neck, rather than sharp on the wound strings.
Detail 03
Taylor profile
Cut to Taylor's saddle radius and length. Other brands typically need sanding of length and top curve.
Detail 04
Tusq material
Uniform synthetic density piece to piece, harder than the plastic saddles fitted to entry-level acoustics.
Detail 05
Drop-in style saddle
Sits loose in a routed slot rather than glued, so it can be sanded down or swapped without touching the bridge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your slot's width, length, and depth — saddle sizes are not universal
- 02Saddle height sets action; sand the bottom flat and square to lower it
- 03Sand off too much and you cannot put it back — go slowly and recheck action
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if this fits my guitar?
Pull your current saddle and measure thickness, length, and radius. This one is 1/8" thick and cut to a Taylor profile.
02What does compensated mean?
The contact point is shifted slightly per string to correct intonation, so chords up the neck stay in tune rather than going sharp.
03Will this lower my action?
Not by itself. Action depends on how much saddle sits above the bridge. Sand the base flat to bring it down.
04Does it need glue?
No. It drops into the routed slot and string tension holds it. Gluing prevents future action adjustment.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Taylor Compensated 1/8" Ivory
- Color Finish
- White
