GraphtechPS850000 TUSQ Tune-O-Matic Saddle, Gibson Nashville Pre 2000, 6 Pieces

Ordered as a replacement for heavily worn saddles on my 1990 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty. Fit was perfect, though somewhat taller than original saddles, not an issue but required a full setup after installation (which I expected). Tone is great, tuning is stable, product is lasting well. One star off however because the edges are very sharp out of the box - I filed the edges down on mine to prevent cheesegrating my hand while playing.

Third set I've bought. If that says anything.

Graph tech is a example of what great companys amazon.com has to offer. The ps850000 tusk tune o matic saddles are outstanding. Thank you

Love these saddles, they are an upgrade from the normal Gibson sets. The material transfers harmonics and in my practical experience, fixed string break at the saddle issues, and are drop in replacements.What I have noticed is that longer term (i.,e. 6 months to a year), I can see depressions in the saddle where wound strings deform the material. I change strings every 4-6 weeks if I am playing heavy. My concern is that these depressions impact both the action, and could cause tuning problems due to binding. The prbolem is the material and the shape of the bridge being a knife edge. Like the saddles, wish the material was harder.

I got the saddle to replace my corroded saddle from a 1988 Gibson tunematic,while the saddle seems to work well, the G-string saddle cannot fit properly and have a little space to move around. The saddle can be shaked right and left causing some buzz.

I tend to pick very hard and use heavy picks so I was often breaking strings on my Les Paul. Now that I have these I haven't broken a string since while playing that guitar. Might even have to buy a set for my strat as well.

Great product, great price, fast service!!!