If you’re looking for a warmer tone, then replacing your factory-installed plastic saddle with a bone saddle will help. Own a Martin? Almost for sure you’ll prefer the tone of bone to plastic as bone will emphasize the warmth that many seek from a Martin guitar. Want to further emphasize that warmth? Try pairing a bone saddle with phosphor bronze strings. Looking for a vintage sound. Own a Taylor? If you’re looking to warm up a Taylor a touch, then a bone saddle is a good move. However, if you’re looking to emphasize the clean, bright tone that Taylors are known for, then bone might not work as they will warm up the tone, and we advise considering a Tusq saddle.