Saddle cracks are normally caused because the ebony saddle has been fit too tight. There should be a very small space on both sides of the saddle so that when the top contracts or the saddle expands slightly there is a little extra room. Normally if you remove the saddle and unglue the top from the block and the lower ribs the crack will come back together and it can be reglued. Then simply shorten the saddle and reglue the seams and then the saddle.. |
