Describes a chair seat in which the sides and back are scooped away from a central ridge, resembling the pommel of a saddle Often seen in Windsor chairs
Usually made of bone or hard plastic, the saddle sits on the bridge (which is glued to the soundboard) of the guitar It is located the same distance from the 12th fret as the nut on the neck It creates the end of the vibrating string on the body The saddle is often moved slightly to improve intonation and compensate shortcomings of the guitar design