Groove Master Saddles Product Guide
Joe Installs Groove Master Saddles:
Here's a graphic that demonstrates saddle positioning based on your needs- in all cases the Grooves should face away from the bridge pickup:
Fitment: The Groove Master Saddles are a direct replacement for any Telecaster (or T-style) barrel saddles, ensuring an easy installation with no modifications required.
Here's what's included in each set of Groove Master Saddles:
- 3 Groove Master Saddles – Precision-machined for a perfect fit.
- 3 Springs – Ensuring secure installation and adjustability.
- 3 Intonation Screws – For accurate saddle positioning.
- Height Adjustment Screws (2 short, 4 long) – The short screws are designed for the outer strings.
Product Specs:
Hardness
Brinell Scale
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do GM Saddles work with a Bigsby?
A: We do not recommend using Groove Master Saddles with a Bigsby. The break angle on the front of the saddle is
Q: Should I shim my neck?
A: If your current saddles are "bottomed-out", we recommend shimming to accommodate Groove Master Saddles.
Q: What’s the difference between Stainless Steel and Vintage Alloy?
A: We developed Vintage Alloy for folks who want a material that harkens to the steel used by Fender in the ‘60s. It will patina as it’s used just as that original steel did. Stainless Steel is much harder and resistant to wear. Tonally, many folks cite Vintage Alloy as being somewhere in the middle of Stainless Steel and Brass, where Stainless is brightest, and has the most clarity, and Brass is darkest, Vintage Alloy sits in the middle of the spectrum.
Q: What’s the widest spacing I can achieve with Groove Master Saddles?
A: 2 5/16” from string-to-string
Q: What is the radius of the saddles?
A: You can use the included set screws to adjust the radius- we generally recommend matching the radius of your neck.
Q: What type of screw is the intonation screw?
A: 6-32 thread, 1.25"
Hardness
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do GM Saddles work with a Bigsby?
A: We do not recommend using Groove Master Saddles with a Bigsby. The break angle on the front of the saddle is
Q: Should I shim my neck?
A: If your current saddles are "bottomed-out", we recommend shimming to accommodate Groove Master Saddles.
Q: What’s the difference between Stainless Steel and Vintage Alloy?
A: We developed Vintage Alloy for folks who want a material that harkens to the steel used by Fender in the ‘60s. It will patina as it’s used just as that original steel did. Stainless Steel is much harder and resistant to wear. Tonally, many folks cite Vintage Alloy as being somewhere in the middle of Stainless Steel and Brass, where Stainless is brightest, and has the most clarity, and Brass is darkest, Vintage Alloy sits in the middle of the spectrum.
Q: What’s the widest spacing I can achieve with Groove Master Saddles?
A: 2 5/16” from string-to-string
Q: What is the radius of the saddles?
A: You can use the included set screws to adjust the radius- we generally recommend matching the radius of your neck.
Q: What type of screw is the intonation screw?
A: 6-32 thread, 1.25"
