Saddlematic

I have 4 banjos, a tenor, a long neck plectrum, an open back 5-string and a traditional 5-string each has a different neck scale length. Positioning the bridge is always an issue, I now use the Saddlematic and have taken the guess work out of the process! Great product!

A great price for a great tool! Use it a couple of times and you will recoup it's cost in time savings. I can't imagine not having one now! Great product!

I can easily show miscalculated saddle slots. Sets it dead in tune with your amount of compensation added.

I got this because of the touted ability to accurately and quickly set a bridge location as I'm in the end stages of my first build

Not really.

The instructions that come with it are for cutting a new slot. The instructions for using this to position a new bridge with a slot already cut are pretty much missing and I got no response from the Customer Service folks at Stewmac...

By working from another guitar, I think I was able to get the bridge set correctly and I'll find out later this week when I string it up and give it a try.

This tool easily locates correct and fool proof way of location of saddle (very important)For me almost fool proof.I need all the help I can get

Makes bridge placement a breeze.

The saddlematic is a great tool that can be used to set the intonation quickly and easily. I especially like using it to check the intonation on guitars in the shop for repair and to duplicate the intonation from a great guitar.

The correct way to use the tool is to place the fret block (shorter, slotted aluminum block) in contact with the edge of the 12th fret closest to the nut, set the saddle block flush with the face of the nut/end of fretboard. Then reverse the tool and place the fret block in contact with the edge of the 12th fret towards the saddle. This eliminates any issues with narrower/wider frets.

If the instructions are followed, even narrow 3/32" saddles will provide adequate room for compensation. With wider saddle, make sure to follow the instructions on offset to the face of the saddle.

Ever get the customer who complains about intonation issues? Sometimes a bridge is glued on the wrong area and this tool shows exactly what's going on and will sell you on a big repair.

If the base block does not fit nice and snug on the fret then this tool looses its usefullness. I found this out building the stew mac tenor uke kit. If the base block fits firmly on the fret, then this tool is great.