String Saver by Graph Tech Saddle Strat & Tele Style 2 1/16" Spaced (6 Pcs) PS-8000-00

These saddles are magical. I purchased a Donner DST-200 Stratocaster as a mod project and replaced the neck with a Canadian maple neck with rosewood fretboard, installed locking tuners, and a vintage style bridge with a brass block. This was a huge improvement over stock, but the vintage style stamped steel saddles left something to be desired. I replaced them with these graph tech saddles and the tone is night and day. It was so ice picky before and excessively crunchy. These saddles virtually eliminated all of the negative sounds this guitar was making. Hands down the most effective upgrade to the Donner DST-200 out of everything I’ve done. And they feel so comfortable to play when palm muting. The vintage style stamped steel saddles that came on the bridge that I installed constantly scraped your palm and pinky. These are smooth as butter. Fantastic, 10/10.

I picked up these GraphTech saddles for a project guitar I was rebuilding, mainly because I was VERY pleased with the quality of their string nuts and trees. I paid about $34 for them (shipping included), which is a little expensive for what they are, but still reasonable. I don't consider this to be a necessary upgrade given that you can buy steel saddles from GuitarFetish or other providers for as little as $13. Either the steel saddles or the GraphTech set are an upgrade over the stock zinc/pot metal ones that come with many cheap guitars and tremolo sets. However, I should be clear about what bridge saddles will do and won't do for your guitar. The tuning stability is DEFINITELY improved, however, I believe this has more to do with the GraphTech nut and saddles I installed at the same time. Still, there's no denying that these saddles are very well made, easy to install, and the material is extremely anti-friction, which prevents both tuning issues and string breakage. Even if the saddles aren't the sole cause of my improved tuning, it's hard for me to complain about them in any way! Then there's the issue of "improving" tone. I do think that bridge saddles are an important component in tone quality, since they are one of the key contact points for the string. That being said, you aren't going to notice a dramatic "improvement" in tone quality just by changing the saddles. Steel saddles work very well (and obviously have a more "vintage" appearance you might be looking for). I've heard that steel trends toward "brighter" tones, while the GraphTech warms up the tone a bit, and there might be some truth to that. So, if you're having issues with tuning, string breakage, or feel like your guitar is too bright, those might be some reasons to try these out. You certainly won't regret it if you do.

I have these on multiple guitars. They are fantastic. Reduce string breakage, good tone.

I recently bought a used Fernandes Strat copy to make use of its sustainer system, and while it got the sounds I wanted, the guitar wasn't in the best condition. Among other problems, the saddles were very worn down, and the guitar wasn't holding tune well, so I decided to take a chance on these Graph Tech saddles, and I am noticing some improvement to the tuning. Ultimately, I think the tuners need to be upgraded, but these are helping at least. Moreover, the previous saddles were really a bit of an eyesore, so if nothing else, these saddles improved the overall look of my guitar, and I had no problems installing them. It might be my imagination, but I think the guitar even sounds a little bit better with the new saddles. The one oddity I will mention is that they use a different screw from most saddles, but it does come with the appropriate Allen wrench, so it's a minor gripe. I would definitely recommend these for a quick and easy upgrade on your Strat or other S-style guitar.

I bought these for my Ibanex rgt42dxfx and they fit perfect and my guitar seems to play faster and they sound more articule and warmer with more body They look cool on my guitar cuz its flat black these are a good in vestment if your sick of breaking strings and they stay in tue better becuse they are super slippey would buy again mine were a good set and it took about 2 hours of playing to get them to break in I do notice more sustain if you want new saddles buy these you wont be sorry I love them they realy did improve my tone seems to have more body of over all articulation the only thing I didnt like about this is they give you longer screws for more flexability for differant insterments placement of the saddle plate and i had to use the longer screws the problem is they dont give you longer springs to go with them and I had to use the springs from another set I had laying around that fit for the job they need to include longer springs for the longer screws

Work great on my Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. Stays in tune much better than even the original Fender bridge inlay saddles.

I installed this set on a Squier Standard Stratocaster and the graph tech nut. It took some creativity to shape the nut to conform to the neck's shape, but I am very pleased with the outcome. Overall the guitar is very bright, and chimey. and seems like an all around improvement IF you replace both the saddles and nut. Still trying to fine tune the string height, and intonation, but it is a great product overall. I would pay attention to string spacing as the nut string spacing is a tad wider and this could get you into trouble. Overall, a huge improvement in tone, and only improved by the understanding and skills of the one who installs the set. This is not "plug and play" Definately not a "Bolt On" improvement.

I bought these saddles to replace the stock ones on my Squier Affinity Strat 2021 guitar along with Graph Tech Ratio Tuners and a Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut. Easy to install, look great, the strings sound great and tuning is very stable now (only minor tuning adjustments on one or two strings).