Bone vs Tusq

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watergunn
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Bone vs Tusq

Post by watergunn »

Hi guys.

Any opionons on which is better for nuts and saddles? Bone or Tusq?

I have always used bone in my builds but was wondering what others were doing.

Thanks

Rick Gunn
Ben-Had
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Re: Bone vs Tusq

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I prefer bone which to my ear is mellower than tusq. Tusq to me is a little brighter and I prefer mellow. I have the same leanings in strings as well.
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Re: Bone vs Tusq

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depends
under saddle pick up, tusq
no USP, bone
again this is a personal choice as both can be excellent or crap
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