Double Bass Ebony Saddle - need to fit
$7.95
The Double Bass Ebony Saddle is a machine-crafted ebony component that protects the instrument's top plate while supporting the tailgut and tailpiece assembly. It helps distribute string tension and contributes to the structural stability of the double bass.
Key Features:
• Made from durable ebony
• Designed for double basses
• Protects the top plate from tailpiece pressure
• Supports the tailgut attachment
• Helps distribute string tension
• Machine-crafted for consistent quality
• Suitable for repairs and restorations
• Supplied for custom fitting
Note: Professional fitting is required. Animato Strings can provide expert installation and setup services to ensure the saddle is properly shaped, fitted, and installed for optimal performance and protection of your instrument.
Double Bass Ebony Saddle - need to fit
The Double Bass Ebony Saddle is an essential component that protects the instrument's top plate while supporting the tailpiece assembly. Crafted from durable ebony, this machine-made saddle is installed beneath the tailpiece, tailgut or loop at the lower edge of the instrument. Its primary function is to distribute string tension away from the centre of the double bass and towards the endpin area, helping to reduce stress on the soundboard and protect the instrument from unnecessary wear. The saddle also provides a stable support point for the tailgut, contributing to the structural integrity and proper functioning of the tailpiece system. Supplied oversized for fitting, this saddle must be carefully shaped and installed to match the instrument's specific dimensions.
Key Features:
- Crafted from durable ebony
- Designed for double basses
- Protects the top plate from tailgut and tailpiece pressure
- Helps distribute string tension more effectively
- Supports the tailgut attachment point
- Contributes to the structural integrity of the instrument
- Machine-crafted for consistent quality
- Suitable for repairs, restorations, and new instrument builds
- Traditional design used by professional luthiers
- Supplied for custom fitting
Professional Setup Required:
This saddle requires precise shaping and installation by a qualified luthier. Proper fitting is essential to ensure correct tension distribution, instrument protection, and long-term performance. Animato Strings can professionally fit and install this double bass saddle for you, ensuring it is expertly tailored to your instrument.
