--- product_id: 103496729 title: "Bone Saddle – Fits Some Post-2000 Yamaha® Steel String Guitars – 10 mm – Unbleached" brand: "macnichol guitars" price: "NZ$55" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/103496729-bone-saddle-fits-some-post-2000-yamaha-steel-string-guitars store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Fits Yamaha guitars Length: 75 mm Thickness: 3.1 mm Bone Saddle – Fits Some Post-2000 Yamaha® Steel String Guitars – 10 mm – Unbleached **Brand:** macnichol guitars **Price:** NZ$55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate Your Sound with Style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bone Saddle – Fits Some Post-2000 Yamaha® Steel String Guitars – 10 mm – Unbleached by macnichol guitars - **How much does it cost?** NZ$55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/103496729-bone-saddle-fits-some-post-2000-yamaha-steel-string-guitars) ## Best For - macnichol guitars enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted macnichol guitars brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Fit:** Designed for post-2000 Yamaha guitars, ensuring compatibility. - • **Curved for Comfort:** 15.75-inch radius for a smooth playing experience. - • **Eco-Friendly Choice:** Made from unbleached materials, promoting sustainability. - • **Enhanced Playability:** 10 mm height for improved action and comfort. - • **Precision Engineering:** Crafted with a thickness of 3.1 mm for optimal sound quality. ## Overview The Bone Saddle is expertly designed to fit a wide range of post-2000 Yamaha guitars, featuring precise dimensions that enhance playability and sound quality. With its eco-friendly unbleached material, this saddle not only improves your guitar's performance but also aligns with sustainable practices. ## Description Bone Saddle – Fits Many Post-2000 Yamaha® Guitars – 10 mm – Unbleached ## Features - Fits Many Post-2000 Yamaha Guitars - Length: 75 mm - Thickness: 3.1 mm - Height: 10 mm - Radius: 15.75 inches (400 mm) ## Images ![Bone Saddle – Fits Some Post-2000 Yamaha® Steel String Guitars – 10 mm – Unbleached - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jPR5Im8hL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will it work for yamaha apx500 iii?** A: I installed one in a 25-year-old Yamaha acoustic and it works great but I did have to sand it down so it was shorter and thinner. You should remove the plastic saddle and measure it first. If it’s close to the bone saddle dimensions you should carefully sand down the bone saddle until it fits properly without getting stuck. Good luck **Q: Will this fit a yamaha fg-461s?** A: Hello, We looked at that model online, but saw different saddle types on different guitars. Please send an email to info@macnichol.com with a close up picture of your current saddle so we can see the compensation pattern, as well as the length/height/thickness. Or, if your guitar currently doesn't have a saddle, please let us know the length/thickness of the saddle slot. From this information we can let you know whether we might have a saddle that would fit. **Q: Is this saddle available in bleached (white) as opposed to unbleached (yellowish)? Thx!** A: Yes, please see: https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Guitar-Saddle-Yamaha-Guitars/dp/B07H5TBPSY **Q: Will this fit my Yamaha A1M?** A: It probably will but not without modification. On my Yamaha FG-TA it fit nice and snug thickness wise but I still had to do a little sanding off both sides because these saddles are generous in length and I had to sand some off the bottom to get the action I liked. It made my guitar brighter sounding. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Saddle up(grade) *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024* Careful sanding and fitting yielded a very nice bone saddle. Inotation was near perfect, sounds great on my Yamaha LL-TA and Looks so much better than the plastic tone sucker that was there. Worth the effort to fit for certain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars As easy to install properly as any other Acoustic Saddle. *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021* Great Quality Product with accurate description. Some final fitment required as should be expected. Final fitment will always ( OK ALMOST ALWAYS) be required for a saddle. The product offered here is accurately sized for the described fitment and only minor final fitment to the bridge and for desired action height is necessary. Definitely the best quality Bone I have seen available on amazon so far. (First portion pasted from my other review from same supplier this one is for a different guitar and product but the same applies) This purchased for my Yamaha FG700s fits perfect, as before final fitment required. In this case +/- .5mm in length and height adjustment as desired. Was able to get to what I consider a perfect Action with great intonation. As with all things pertaining to guitar setup your results will vary based on skill level and time invested. Will not hesitate to buy again for any other guitars I work on as having a mostly shaped saddle significantly shortens the process and these are of great quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Get this saddle. You will be very pleased. *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020* So I bought 2 of these for my Yamaha FG840, and my Yamaha FG820-12. These are my thoughts.What was Yamaha thinking not shipping these guitars with bone saddles? Yes, with the plastic saddles, the guitar does sound well, but it left to much to be desired. The sound was bright, sounded thin and tinny, but it had a nice full sound, but strumming harder didn't give you any more volume. All I would hear Is the buzz from the strings. The guitar was great when I bought it but don't let the downside of the plastic saddle discourage you from buying the guitar.When the bone saddles arrived, they are oversized, which is to be expected, and the seller gives detailed instructions on how to sand down the saddle to make it fit in your particular guitar.It took about 10 to 15 minutes of sanding but I ended up getting the action of both guitars back to where they were when I bought the guitars. So the action is a little higher, but it's comfortable to play.After I got it done, I also put a new set of ebony bridge pins on my 6 string, but I'll review that later.The change in the sound on both guitars Is AMAZING!!!!! I swear after changing out the saddle that both guitars sound richer and fuller. There is more sustain, more bass response and a bell like chime and high end shimmer on the 12 string that I never heard when the plastic saddle was on it. The volume is much louder, even with a lighter attack on the strings.I am 100% satisfied with these saddles. Also the intonation is now spot on.My recommendation, buy this saddle, you will not regret it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bone Saddle – Fits Many Post-2000 Yamaha® Guitars – 10 mm – Unbleached - Crosby Slotted Pure Ebony Bridge Pins with Abalone Dot Inlay for 6 & 12 String Acoustic Guitar - Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright and Focused Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 12-53 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/103496729-bone-saddle-fits-some-post-2000-yamaha-steel-string-guitars](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/103496729-bone-saddle-fits-some-post-2000-yamaha-steel-string-guitars) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*