Detail 01
Fully compensated
Every string's break point is offset, not just the B. Fretted notes track closer to pitch up the neck.
Product detailSKU #1274115045846
Graph TechTUSQ Fully Compensated Saddle 1/8" Ivory
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Tusq saddle for steel-string acoustics with a 1/8-inch saddle slot. Fully compensated, so each string gets its own intonation point.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustics playing sharp up the neck on more than one string
- Replacing a cracked, worn, or poorly seated factory saddle
- Owners who have measured their slot at 1/8 inch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Saddle slots wider or narrower than 1/8 inch
- Anyone unwilling to sand the bottom to set string height
- Under-saddle pickup owners who won't fit it dead flat
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
1/8 inch thickness
Must match your slot width. A loose saddle rocks under tension; a tight one won't seat flat on the slot floor.
Detail 03
Tusq material
Dense and consistent, so it doesn't dent or deform where the strings press in the way softer plastic does.
Detail 04
White
Matches typical light acoustic saddles and pins, and stands out clearly against a rosewood or ebony bridge.
Detail 05
Single saddle
One piece only. Worn bridge pins or a worn nut are separate purchases and separate jobs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure slot width and depth first; 1/8 inch is common but far from universal
- 02Height is set by sanding the bottom flat. Removed material cannot be put back
- 03No nut, pins, files, or calipers included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my saddle is 1/8 inch?
Pull it and measure the thickness with calipers. One-eighth inch is 0.125 inch, roughly 3.2mm. The other common acoustic width is 3/32 inch, so check rather than guess.
02Will this fix my intonation?
It helps when string break points were the problem. It cannot fix high action, a bowed neck, or worn frets, which cause the same sharp notes.
03Do I need a luthier to install it?
Not necessarily, but the fit is set by sanding the bottom, and that is one-way work. Go slowly, check height often, or hand it to a tech.
04Will it work with an under-saddle pickup?
Only if the bottom is sanded dead flat and square so it contacts the pickup evenly across all six strings. Uneven contact makes some strings weak and others loud.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- White
