Vintage Bone Guitar Saddles

Many luthiers and guitar manufacturers prefer bone nuts, saddles and bridge pins for their instruments. The bone we offer is oxen bone from the Middle East. This bone has minimal porosity and a great appearance. All of our bone parts have been fully treated in accordance with USDA health standards so you do not have to worry about cleanliness and health issues associated with this material. Its density and minimal porosity are features that yield good intonation and clarity.

We offer white bone and vintage bone. The white bone is the traditional choice for making nuts and saddles on quality instruments and it is by far the most popular . While it is white there are subtle color variations that add to the beauty of this natural material.

The vintage bone is sought after by folks wanting a bit of an antique or "old time" look. This is unbleached bone that is blessed with natural mottling and noticeable color variations. Contrary to popular belief, this material is not harder than the white bone. The bone parts are legal to ship internationally.

Saddle Blanks - Oversized on all dimensions to grant artisans the leeway needed to create the right part.

Pre-shaped Saddles - These parts have been shaped to save you time and effort. These require the minor finish work of filing, sanding and slotting.

To compliment these parts ( click here ) to see our selection of high quality, made in USA, bone and ivory bridge pins.