1778T elite USA

NealC Posted 2015-02-11 7:28 PM (#505545) Subject: 1778T elite USA Joined: February 2015 Posts: 1 Hello all fellow Ovation fans. Glad to be amongst other cool guitar player/owners. My guitar is a 2005 in excellent shape. Problem is the high e string sounds almost muted. I replaced the nut that had a very deep slot with a Tusq nut and I think it sounds the same. Now I'm thinking that it may be a groove carved in the saddle that's causing it. Assuming that I can't really replace the nut/pickup assembly I'm thinking of sanding the top edge of the saddle to remove the grooves and then place a shim underneath. Any thoughts/comments? Damon67 Posted 2015-02-11 8:46 PM (#505552 - in reply to #505545) Subject: Re: 1778T elite USA Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City I wouldn't suggest filing down the saddle. I'd just buy a new saddle/pu assembly. Get in touch with Ovation customer service and or Al at Lostartvintage.com be sure you let them know you need a black one.