Takamine Pro Series SPLIT SADDLE / Genuine OEM Part / unfinished BONE -TP0709AE

Description

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Items
are inspected, tested and well packaged by me personally after
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control.
AddictedToToneInc
has changed its handling time from same day to 5 days
to
reflect the possibility of a shipping delay after the item has been
shipped.
Thank
you for understanding, your order will be appreciated;
well
packaged and dispatched very quickly.
As
a gigging and touring guitarist I understand how important these
items are!
William
“Bill” Sutherland / AddictedToToneInc
AddictedToToneInc
places 35+ Years of Takamine
Repair
and Sales experience
behind
every shipment!
Please
take the time to read the entire listing,
the
information it contains can answer many questions you may have;
if
you are still unsure about a detail please contact me; I will help
you!
William
“Bill” Sutherland / AddictedToToneInc
Genuine
Takamine OEM Part
Pro
Series
SPLIT
SADDLE Set
Uncut BONE
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without
permission is copyright infringement / stealing and will be reported
to eBay as a violation of eBay posting regulations.
This
listing is for ONE (1)
SPLIT
SADDLE Set TP0709AE
Saddle
measurements are shown in the photographs.
This
uncut bone saddle set is factory fresh
and
will require some minor adjustment / fine tuning.
Please
read the item description carefully and look
at
the photographs as they are part of the description.
Other
items shown in photographs are for display purposes only and are not
included in the sale.
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The
Takamine TP0709AE saddle set is designed
exclusively
for Takamine Pro Series instruments
that
have factory installed electronics.
~
If
your guitar DOES NOT have electronics
this
is not the right saddle set for you.
The
TP0709A Saddle set is designed
for
Takamine Pro Series Acoustic Guitars
that
DO NOT have factory installed elctronics
and
are also available on eBay from
AddictedToToneInc
The
TP0709AE saddle is made for Pro Series
guitars WITH factory installed electronics.
~
Other
saddle components and parts
are
available from AddictedToToneInc
~
What
is a “Factory Blank Saddle”
A
“Factory Blank Saddle” is an unfinished saddle that is cut to
approximate size and preshaped but will need to be finish sanded to
exact size to match the saddle slot of a specific
Takamine guitar
model and to provide the string height preferred by the end user.
The
radius and top profile of the saddle will arrive in finished
condition; what will need to be sanded are the side(s) and possibly
the bottom of the saddle.
A
Factory Blank Saddle will often have some unevenness and even
occasionally a minute chip on the bottom or side of the saddle that
is still in unfinished condition.
This
is NOT a defect; this is common to the unfinished Takamine bone
saddle; these areas will be removed upon the sanding required to
finish the saddle.
These
are the same Takamine saddle blanks used by technicians at the
Takamine factory in Japan.
PLEASE
NOTE:
Factory Blank Saddles are built specifically with Right or Left
handed saddle profiles and can not be interchanged.
If
you need a Left Handed profile saddle please contact
AddictedToToneInc regarding their availability.
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BONE
SADDLE TIP FROM BILL:
A
finger nail EMERY BOARD is perfect for finishing the saddle.
A
medium to coarse grade sand paper will remover material quickly, a
fine grade sand paper should be used to finish.
The side of the
saddle that touches the pearloid “DOT” does not need to be
adjusted only the “center” edge of the saddle may need rounding
to match the saddle slot perfectly.
If material needs be taken from
the bottom of the saddle to lower string action or the sides of the
saddle (if the saddle is to tight do not force it into the
slot)
make sure the emery board is laying on a flat service and move the saddle across it while the emery board remains motionless.
Do not
try to hold the saddle and remove material from the bottom or side
area,
a precise 90 degree angle should be
maintained.
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Please
check out my AddictedToToneInc eBay store for other unusual hard
to
find and custom made items for musicians who are serious about their
tone!
~
Sometimes
in this fast paced electronics driven world we lose touch with the
“humanity”
that
is represented by all of the internet listings, fax and e-mail
numbers.
I
am a real person; I am not just a number.
I
welcome your questions and speaking with you personally.
Tonefully – Bill /
AddictedToToneInc.
~
As
a consumer I understand the desire to save a couple dollars whenever
possible,
this
listing provides First Class Mail shipping in a padded “bubble”
envelope.
I
package items VERY well and ship very promptly!
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RETURNS
& SHIPPING
AddictedToToneInc
does not accept returns.
Please
contact me before you order an item you do not actually need.
~
NOTICE:
The
TP0709AE saddle set comes as a factory fresh blank and
will
most likely require some finishing to fit your guitar.
Do
not expect the saddle to fit perfectly upon delivery.
The
TP0709AE is the
only
OEM
saddle
set available for
Pro Series Takamine guitars with SPLIT saddles and
factory installed electronics.
Bass Saddle
Length:
1 13/16
th
/ 46mm
“
Tall”
side (G string) 27/64
th
/ 10.65mm
27/64ths is slighter
larger than 3/8ths and smaller than 7/16ths
“
Short”
side (Low E string) 11/32nd / 9.0mm
Treble Saddle
Length: 1” / 25.50mm
“
Tall”
side (B string) 27/64
th
/ 10.65mm
27/64ths is slighter
larger than 3/8ths and smaller than 7/16ths
“
Short”
side (High E string) 5/16
th
/ 8.0mm
Thickness
7/64
th
/ 2.75mm
7/64th is slightly less
than 1/8th
Actual Measurements may
vary slightly due to manufacturing process.­
Tested
100%
The
item you are purchasing is inspected and tested before they are
shipped to make absolutely sure everything is working 100%
Time
is taken to check new product when it arrives from Takamine;
electronic components pass through another more thorough audio and
electronics test before being packaged and shipped.
The
vintage preamps and used components sold by AddictedToToneInc pass
through this same testing process.
Non
electronic parts like Tuners, Nuts, Saddles are carefully inspected
and tested; any part that requires assembly is assembled.
Many
sellers do not possess a working knowledge of the Takamine equipment
they are selling and simply send merchandise without examining the
item being sold.
As
a guitarist, artist and former touring musician I understand how
important this equipment is to the individual purchasing it;
most of my customers are casual
players but for some of my clients the part being purchased is needed
for work and making a livelihood
–
an extended downtime can make for some potentially hungry days!
My
endeavors are not approached as a mere “numbers game” or
how many boxes of product I can move, for me it is much more
personal,
most of my
clients work very hard for their money; I appreciate and respect the
fact they have chosen me to do business with.
Takamine
does a fabulous job with their electronics and there are very few
incidents of manufacturer defect; very, very few incidents but it
does happen.
It
is much easier for me to check the product for the customer before it
is sent rather than wasting time discovering a defective part after
it has shipped; this is how I have always operated; it takes more of
a commitment but my clients appreciate it – they know they can
trust me to do the job right!
The
testing process was originally started for the sake of my over-seas
patrons but I quickly realized the value of it for all my clients!
Maybe
I am just “old school” but this is the way I feel it should
be done.
I
have designed, created and employ special testing equipment for the
Takamine preamps and electronic componentsbecause it is your
reputation as well as mine at stake when you walk on stage!
AddictedToToneInc
hosts a special Facebook page that specializes in the science and use
of the Takamine technology exclusively for our Takamine clients.
Thank
you,
William
“Bill” Sutherland / AddictedToToneInc
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