@@MillerCustomGuitars I did check it out. Trying to decide what would fit my mahogany topped guitar better, the bode or tusq for upgrading the nut and saddle.
I really like this. You tell it like it is and give ideas on how to obtain good materials and save money. (who would have thought, a pet store) Down-to-earth sharing is what we want to see.
hey man this video was really helpful. I'm actually trying to make one out of pla, with my 3D printer. and i had a question, when you talked about the drop test, you sead that the marital helps transfer the vibrations sort of speak. and since I'm 3d printing one and the way its made, the layering of the filament, would that affect it since its not one hole peace or not?
This is a great question. Because you are experimenting with PLA and 3D printing one, I would recommend getting the size dialed in, then trying different materials. In the "Drop test" the bone kinda sounds like butt. However, in actual use, it sounds great. Who knows what your actual results will be. I am 100% for forming your own actual opinion based on research rather just going off what some dude says on the internet. Try different materials and report back!
nut and saddle choice of material and shaping either one is NOT for an amateur... it does take some skill and manual dexterity and basic tools. Plastic is cheapest and you may not care about the better sound of TUSQ or real bone and select plastic instead. Some people do not care about the difference. A re-sold guitar with a better saddle/nut commands a higher price or even a sale versus 'no sale'... YOU make the choice.
It's not for an amateur, but also this is a skill you can learn yourself from books and materials available online (I did, and well enough that I charge people to do it). If you are working on your own guitar (especially a cheap guitar), when I say go for it. You're going to mess up the first one (or two or three), but you're going to get there eventually and learn some valuable skills in the meantime. Everybody needs to start somewhere.
@@MillerCustomGuitars you should try it, I think ceramic saddles and nuts are an alternative to the tusq at a much cheaper price, we know that ceramic and polymer in the tusq have the same material characteristics and flexibility, so the sound results obtained are almost the same but I don't trying to be clever, but it's amazing how you can picture in your head the properties of ceramic and know before you even listen what it sounds like. It's shrill, too bright, and not very good. beyond the shrill sound of the tusq
@@MillerCustomGuitars of course, if you see waiting in part 3 that's me. thats tommorow at my country hehe. btw, discussing part 2, shaped bone saddles and nuts can be purchased for extra money, like 2x or 3x the price of blank bone. I think bone saddles and nuts are still the best choice considering that plastic materials are easily eroded
My videos aren't for everyone. My whole thing is long detailed descriptions and explanations. You could always watch on accelerated speed. (1.25 or 1.5).
Thank you so much you cleared up alot for me and made me feel more confident about moving forward with upgrades
wow great video. I like how simple it is while having a lot of intelligent knowledge too. Thank you sir
Thanks man!
Very informative.. looking forward to watching the next video
It’s out already! Hope you check it out!!!!
@@MillerCustomGuitars I did check it out. Trying to decide what would fit my mahogany topped guitar better, the bode or tusq for upgrading the nut and saddle.
Interesting content ! 👌 Keep it up ! Can't wait for the next 2 episodes.
Thanks! Editing part two now!
I really like this. You tell it like it is and give ideas on how to obtain good materials and save money. (who would have thought, a pet store) Down-to-earth sharing is what we want to see.
Thanks for the feedback!
Very informative! I've found a cow horn can I make a saddle of it? I think mine is plastic.
I think that you can. I have cut a nut out of buffalo horn when I needed one that was black.
Great tips, thank you!
Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful!!!
hey man this video was really helpful. I'm actually trying to make one out of pla, with my 3D printer. and i had a question, when you talked about the drop test, you sead that the marital helps transfer the vibrations sort of speak. and since I'm 3d printing one and the way its made, the layering of the filament, would that affect it since its not one hole peace or not?
This is a great question. Because you are experimenting with PLA and 3D printing one, I would recommend getting the size dialed in, then trying different materials. In the "Drop test" the bone kinda sounds like butt. However, in actual use, it sounds great. Who knows what your actual results will be. I am 100% for forming your own actual opinion based on research rather just going off what some dude says on the internet. Try different materials and report back!
nut and saddle choice of material and shaping either one is NOT for an amateur... it does take some skill and manual dexterity and basic tools. Plastic is cheapest and you may not care about the better sound of TUSQ or real bone and select plastic instead. Some people do not care about the difference. A re-sold guitar with a better saddle/nut commands a higher price or even a sale versus 'no sale'... YOU make the choice.
It's not for an amateur, but also this is a skill you can learn yourself from books and materials available online (I did, and well enough that I charge people to do it). If you are working on your own guitar (especially a cheap guitar), when I say go for it. You're going to mess up the first one (or two or three), but you're going to get there eventually and learn some valuable skills in the meantime. Everybody needs to start somewhere.
have u hear the saddle n nut from ceramic material?
No! I’d really like to check that out
@@MillerCustomGuitars you should try it, I think ceramic saddles and nuts are an alternative to the tusq at a much cheaper price, we know that ceramic and polymer in the tusq have the same material characteristics and flexibility, so the sound results obtained are almost the same but I don't trying to be clever, but it's amazing how you can picture in your head the properties of ceramic and know before you even listen what it sounds like. It's shrill, too bright, and not very good. beyond the shrill sound of the tusq
@@farah-q8c3p make sure to check out part three of my series, the sound samples, that comes out today!
@@MillerCustomGuitars of course, if you see waiting in part 3 that's me. thats tommorow at my country hehe. btw, discussing part 2, shaped bone saddles and nuts can be purchased for extra money, like 2x or 3x the price of blank bone. I think bone saddles and nuts are still the best choice considering that plastic materials are easily eroded
Why do I feel I have to fast-forward so much?
My videos aren't for everyone. My whole thing is long detailed descriptions and explanations. You could always watch on accelerated speed. (1.25 or 1.5).