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Fletchpic

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Older (1999) Taylor saddles with Fishman pickups
« on: August 18, 2015, 06:33:53 PM »
Just curious if there is a trick to removing the saddle on the older guitars with Fishman pickups. I'm trying out a 1999 514ce 25th Anniversary and noticed that the saddle is very snug and didn't want to force it out....  Thanks for any help!
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Earl

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Re: Older (1999) Taylor saddles with Fishman pickups
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2015, 07:01:03 PM »
They are not glued in, but can sometimes fit very snugly.  I would just use a pair of pliers and carefully pull it out.  The biggest issue is getting it re-seated properly so the under saddle sensor works correctly - those can be finicky.  While it was out, I would thin it down very slightly with a few gentle passes on 400 grit sandpaper on each side, place on a really flat surface like an old mirror.
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Re: Older (1999) Taylor saddles with Fishman pickups
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2015, 07:27:17 PM »
Quote from: Earl on August 18, 2015, 07:01:03 PM
They are not glued in, but can sometimes fit very snugly.  I would just use a pair of pliers and carefully pull it out.  The biggest issue is getting it re-seated properly so the under saddle sensor works correctly - those can be finicky.  While it was out, I would thin it down very slightly with a few gentle passes on 400 grit sandpaper on each side, place on a really flat surface like an old mirror.

Thanks Earl! I figured as much, but just wanted to be sure...I appreciate it.
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