Dobro" Saddle

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 28 May 2001 10:58 am

When notching a new saddle for a "Dobro" style resonator, should the notches be "v" shaped or should they be the width of the string, with straight sides?

Lee, from South Texas

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 29 May 2001 5:45 am

A trick Tim Scheerhorn passed on is to start the slots with a thin saw or file and then use the wound strings to finish the slots off. I like to cut in a slight "V" on the leading edge (toward the nut) This gives the string some room to move and on the high end opens up the tone. The V should only go in about half the thickness of the saddle.

dave krusell · Post by **dave krusell** » 29 May 2001 6:23 am

Lee, when setting a new saddle I use files that are the size of the string used. I use a light pressure on the bridge as this will increase the volume as well as tone response. Just make the grooves deep enough to hold the string without it slipping out. dave

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 29 May 2001 7:18 pm

Thanks for the tips, guys.

Lee

mikey · Post by **mikey** » 31 May 2001 11:37 pm

v shaped wider towards endpin