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Do you have bridges without Pre-Notched saddles? And, what is the HYBRIDge™ Option?

Non Pre-Notched Saddles

Faber® installs saddles with small “starter” notches dead center as standard because they believe this is the best overall solution for the majority of applications. Generally, it is a myth that strings must be directly over the center of a pickup’s pole pieces. In fact, Faber® maintains it is virtually impossible to hear any difference in tone or volume whether the string passes directly over the center of a pole piece, or near the ends of the pole pieces. However, to accommodate those who, for whatever reason, would rather cut their own saddles notches, FaberUSA will install unnotched saddles on any Faber® bridge. The option, “Non Pre-Notched” Saddles Option” is available on the product details page of all bridges.

How to order bridges with Non Pre-Notched saddles:

  • For all bridges, you must choose the Finish color (i.e., Gloss Nickel) and the Saddle Type (i.e., nickel plated brass)
  • If you want the bridge with the standard, pre-notched saddles, simply add the bridge to the cart and you’re done
  • If you would rather have the saddles without notches, click the dropdown box below “Non Pre-Notched Saddles Option” and click on “Non Pre-Notched Saddles Option – $10” so that it appears as the selection in the dropdown box
  • Simply click the “ADD TO CART” button and you are done
  • Please note that bridges to be converted to non pre-notched saddles may delay shipment of the entire order for 1-2 days

The Faber® HYBRIDge™ Option :

The Faber® HYBRIDge™ Option takes guitar bridges to the next level! While a bridge with all titanium saddles is a great option for some guitars, the HYBRIDge™ will dramatically improve virtually ANY guitar. How? By using titanium saddles for the wound E-A-D strings. Titanium removes all the muddiness from the wound strings, and makes those strings sound much cleaner, clearer and more articulate than brass saddles. More balanced and focused. The HYBRIDge™ is used exclusively on the premium Corsa Manalishi guitars. Many sound clips of the HYBRIDge™ can be heard on the Corsa Guitars website.

How to order bridges with the HYBRIDge™ Option:

  • Use the same procedure as described above, first selecting the Finish color and Saddle Type
  • Select or bypass the “Non Pre-Notched Saddles Option”
  • Click the dropdown box below “HYBRIDge™ Option” and click on “HYBRIDge™ Option – $23” so that it appears as the selection in the dropdown box
  • Simply click the “ADD TO CART” button and you are done
  • Please note that bridges to be converted to Non Pre-Notched Saddles and/or the HYBRODge™ Option may delay shipment of the entire order for 1-2 days