The Saddle Scribe – Precision Action Setup Tool

The Saddle Scribe is a specialized marking tool built for luthiers and techs who demand precision during saddle adjustments. Whether you’re dialing in the action or fine-tuning a custom setup, this tool helps you make clean, accurate cuts every time—before the grinding even begins.

Draw it before you grind it.
This tool came from years of saddle trial and error—too much removed, not enough angle, inconsistent cuts. The Saddle Scribe gives you a visual guide before you ever touch the sander.

Key Features:

• Precision Marking Increments:
  • Imperial version: 0.02″, 0.04″, 0.06″, 0.08″, 0.10″
  • Metric version: 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm
• Staggered Line Guide: Helps you mark both sides of the saddle and guides your angle for clean, consistent beveling
• Designed for visual accuracy: Gives a clear line to grind to—no guesswork, no backtracking

How to Use:

1. Measure your target: Decide how much you want to lower the action at the 12th fret
2. Double it: Saddle removal = 2× action reduction (e.g. drop 0.01″ action → remove 0.02″ at saddle)
3. Mark your lines: Use the Saddle Scribe to mark the calculated height on both sides of the saddle
4. Stagger your cut: Use the built-in guide to draw angled reference lines for a proper bevel
5. Grind with confidence: Take it down cleanly and evenly, right to the line