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PostPosted: Thu 27 Dec 2012 07:31 PM 
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Hi everybody,

I just got my first Matsumoku guitar. :D An Aria pro II TS-350. I think I first saw this guitar at a Mission UK concert in the last 80's when I was a kid. I love it it. It is in really good condition except the high e saddle was changed. Someone drilled in the bridge and added a fender saddle and shim to raise it. I am looking for an original one to replace it. I do not think there is any off the shelf replacement.

Here is a pic of the saddle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/91576397@N02/8315429893/in/photostream/lightbox/

and the guitar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/91576397@N02/8315430977/in/photostream/lightbox/

Thanks,
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PostPosted: Fri 28 Dec 2012 08:28 PM 
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Welcome. And you are correct, there are no off the shelf replacements.
We've talked a bit about fabricating replacements but so far, its proven to be cost prohibitive.
From your description, the shim is under the saddle. Typically, I've seen people replace all of the saddles with strat type and shim the bridge.
How was it drilled? Can you post pics of the bridge?

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PostPosted: Sun 30 Dec 2012 04:02 PM 
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Hi Jorg,

You are right the shim is under the saddle. I took a picture from both sides so you can see the shim and the drill hole from the rear:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91576397@N ... hotostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91576397@N ... hotostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91576397@N ... hotostream


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PostPosted: Sun 30 Dec 2012 09:19 PM 
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That is exactly what I expected to see. You'd think they'd at least use an offset saddle rather than drill a hole. :roll:
Oh well, at least it works.
To make it look nice, you could replace all the saddles (observing the offset :wink: ) and shim the bridge.
Keep your eyes open, these saddles turn up occasionally on ebay or similar. Also, a "donor" guitar could turn up. I bought one for my CS350 and will end up rebuilding it with aftermarket parts soon.

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PostPosted: Sun 30 Dec 2012 09:44 PM 
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I was wondering the same thing about why they didn't use an offset saddle :-? Well is was looking at some string saver saddles and it looks like they should fit width-wise. The TS-350 measures 2 1/16 from E to E. The width of one saddle is closer to 12/32". the string savers say 13/32" but the same overall E - E here is the string saver specs:

Measurements Thickness Length Height E to E
Approx. In. 13/32" 17/32" 7/32" 2 1/16"
Inches 0.41 0.524 0.23 2.076

And i can grab a set off e-bay for about 30 bucks.


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PostPosted: Sat 13 Apr 2013 09:07 AM 
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are you still looking for the saddle for your Aria Pro II?
i might be able to help out...
you can have first crack at them, since you started this thread and you asked for them...
but if there is no response or interest, then they will be available to anybody else who may be looking for these items.
send me a PM if you are interested

i just finished removing all the parts i needed from a donor guitar (Aria Pro II, RS series), so i have some parts available. here's what's left of the bridge,
Image Image Image Image
what i have here is:
baseplate and screws
3 good saddles with screws and springs
1 broken saddle with screw and spring- includes the 2 tiny height adjuster screws
2 pieces of saddle with original screws and springs


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PostPosted: Sat 13 Apr 2013 11:18 AM 
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PostPosted: Thu 06 Jun 2013 10:52 PM 
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Cool! If you still have the parts I am interested :hyper:
I'll pm you.


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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jun 2013 11:36 AM 
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Mats guitar players helpin' Mats guitar players. It's a beautiful thing *sniff*

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PostPosted: Mon 24 Jun 2013 04:45 PM 
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Well I just got the pats from gittarasaurus :D Thanks again :yeah:
So i will be able to keep this baby all stock :hyper: :hyper:
I will post new pics as soon as it is fixed up.


p.s. I almost bought this ts-500 on ebay today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290933257992?ss ... 1423.l2648
I wanted it but did not need it so could not justify the 4-500$ for it. :(


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