Saddle Profile.

[onemanband]

Following advice from forum members, I decided on Bone for my first attempt at making a new split saddle for my Takamine 12string, and I must say, I'm extremely pleased with the result.
I profiled the crown of the saddle so that it was angled down (about 30 degrees) towards the string slots, leaving a very fine take off point for the strings (I thought this best for intonation). I noticed today however, that one of the strings has chipped a small notch in the saddle, probably due to such a fine edge.
My questions are, what is the best profile for the crown of the saddle (3/32") and how much mass should be in contact with the string?? Is Tusq more durable?
I hope I've explained the questions clearly and look forward to your advice
Cheers...............Brian

[FRANK]

WELL I TEND TO BUILD COMPENSATED SADDLES AFTER THE FINAL SAPPING I MICRO MESH THE SADDLE THIS BREAKS THE TINY EDGE THAT YOU CREATE GIVING THE STRING MORE PLACE TO SIT IT COULD SIT ON A QUARTER INCH OF MATERIAL .RIGHT WEAR THE STRING LEAVES THE SADDLE COUNTS FOR INTONATION SO YOU REALLY DON'T NEED A SHARP TIP TO SIT ON FROM THE BACK SIDE OF THE NUT TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SADDLE SHOULD BE YOUR MAIN CONCERN FRANKS ALUMNI

[Len Biglin]

Hi Brian , the Taky's I have seen with the split saddle , have the break point toward the neck side of the saddle as you have described yours ( I think ) and it seems to be right . Bone will somtimes crumble on a sharp edge , all you can do is sand a slightly rounded edge , this will be a lot stronger . As for modern composite saddles I think the black G/tech is best for wear/breakage and sound quality, although it doesn't look so great in a traditional guitar .Good luck Len.