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Some of comments on our titanium guitar parts from musicians and builders.. .
 

Don Felder (Guitarist formally with The Eagles)

"Ifve found a remarkable tone improvement with the KTS bridge saddles. They dramatically increase sustain and clarity on all my Les Pauls and Fender Stratocasters. I also havenft broken a single string on the guitars that have these bridge saddles. Ifm putting them on all my guitars at this time. Theyfre GREAT!!!!!" - Don Felder

Don Felder Website


George Terry (Session guitarist working with such artists as Eric Clapton)

gThe guitar would not have been top quality without your parts. The Titanium saddles were fantastic and I'm hoping to get some for myself since I used them on the custom Strath -George Terry

George Terry Website


Michael Tobias (World renowned electric bass manufacturer)

"The most obvious difference is the way it feels in my hand. The titanium makes it seem more solid but much more alive. Sonically it is more even, and the response is quicker. The notes seem to jump off the board. it's a very interesting phenomenon." - Michael Tobias

MTD Official Website


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Pat Martino (Solo artist and sideman playing with: Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Richard Groove Holmes, John Handy, Bobby Hutcherson, Chick Corea, Jack McDuff, Don Patterson, Stanley Clark, Eric Kloss, Trudy Pitts, Willis Jackson, Lloyd Price, Woody Herman, Chuck Israels, Charles Earland, Barry Miles and Joe Pesci)

"My first impressions are: Longer sustain, Greater accuracy, Intonation is sharper, Flexibility is greater without change. The most important advantage by the use of Titanium saddles is greater service from the instrument that is using it. It gives greater service, there is a closer relationship for the artists needs, sustain, intonation, etc." - Pat Martino

Pat Martino Official Website


Allen Hinds

Allen Hinds (Solo Artist and session guitarist who has performed and/or recorded with jazz and R&B luminaries including Patti Austin, Mary J. Blige, Maya, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, BeBe and CeCe Winan, Randy Crawford, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, The Crusaders, Bobby Caldwell, James Ingram, Marilyn Scott, Eric Marienthal, Boney James, Marc Antoine, Gino Vannelli and many, many others)

"With titanium saddles notes are clearer, fatter, more defined. You hear more of everything. More attack, more of your fingers. Even my V.U. meter on my tuner was evidence. The needle just sat in one position after I installed these saddles. No fluttering like before. I even "pro-tooled" before and after installing the saddles. the high end was much thicker with a crisper attack. Any change takes a while to get used too if you are constantly searching for "THE" tone. Titanium parts are an evolution, not too far from tradition, that really make a difference." - Allen Hinds

Allen Hinds Official Website


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Michael Thomson (Session guitarist, working with such artists as Joe Cocker, Cher, Quincy Jones, Stanley Clarke, David Foster, Babyface amoungst countless others)

"I have to say that I was a little bit skeptical about whether or not bridge saddles could make as much of difference as you say. But after hearing the difference in two guitars (a Fender '62 reissue Strat and a custom Don Grosch) I have to say it made a Big improvement in Tone and Sustain. I have already recommend these bridge saddles to some of my guitar friends. Eventually I would like to install these saddles in all my Strat type guitars. Thank a lot" -Michael Thomson

Michael Thompson Official Website


Jennifer Batten

Jennifer Batten (Solo artists, session guitarists performing with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck)

"These Titanium bridge pieces are the BOMB!! Try them for yourself" -Jennifer Batten

Jennifer Batten Official Website


Reb Beach

Reb Beach (Guitarist for such bands as Winger, Dokken, Whitsnake and Alice Cooper)

"I am SO sick of digging out cracked block with a screwdriver! It sounds like your Ti-Block is something that is going to make me happy for years! Thank you so much!" -Reb Beach

Reb Beach Official Website


Johnny Rushmore (Solo artist, guitar builder)

"AWESOME ! It certainly does clear up the sound add sustain and brighten up the instruments tonal characteristics ! Fantastic ! The 1 piece guitars I build - no neck joint made of mahogany and Limba definitely benefit in their tonal properties by these great titanium saddles especially in the upper frequencies ! Wow ! It brought out the mids like you would not believe - you have to hear this to know the differences ! It brings out the midrange and shimmering highs that were not as apparent or focused before and is the perfect combination to my Rushmore guitar single cut design - you were right ! Anyone who wants a higher definition and more sustain would benefit from these KTS saddles and parts and please I need to get some more and truss rods too ! Thanks KTS you told me it would be better I was skeptical but not anymore but Hey , you already knew that your product was great ! Now Johnny Rushmore is proud to offer these on his single cut 1 piece no neck joint guitars ! You guys rock ! Thank you gentlemen - Your guitar builder and friend." -Johnny Rushmore

Rushmore Guitars Official Website


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Chris Juergensen (Solo artist, LA session guitarist)

"I originally bought a set of titanium saddles for my 1960 Strat because I was tired of breaking strings every twenty minutes with the steel ones. What I didn't expect was the great tone I got from them. Much better clarity, definition and sustain without losing the original characteristics of the vintage guitar itself. They are on all my guitars now and I couldn't be happier." -Chris Juergensen

Chris Juergensen Official Website


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Michael DeTemple (Master guitar builder and guitarist, working and playing with various artists and bands, including: Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pete Townsend, Ron Wood, etc.)

Why Titanium? When it comes to guitars I have been a traditionalist for as long as I can remember. From repairing guitars for Ernie Ball at age 14 to the restoration and upkeep of some of the greatest player's instruments of today, I have always found tradition to be the greatest guideline in determining the best approach to any given problem. For me to decide to use a different saddle metal on a very traditional electric guitar such as a Strat(R), Tele(R) or Les Paul(R) is really a stretch. However, our test results with Titanium have been so impressive that I've changed my mind. And, just as significantly, I use Titanium saddles on my own line of DeTemple '52, '56 and P55 guitars and basses. In addition to my own line I have installed at least 50 sets of Titanium saddles on all sorts of guitars from $100.00 copies to multi-thousand dollar custom shop guitars, and without a doubt they have all benefited greatly with the modification. One of the most amazing transformations occurred on a secondhand, made in Mexico, StratR. Along with Titanium saddles (on the vintage style bridge) I added a set of my SweetSpot Alnico 2 pickups - the result was a guitar that sounded as good as any custom shop instrument you will ever hear. Thank you KTS for your extraordinary innovation. The quality and craftsmanship of your products have raised the bar when it comes to tone." -Michael DeTemple

Michael DeTemple Official Website


 

Rick Molina (NY session guitarist, recording for Universal Records, Polydor Records/Japan)

"I installed the tremolo bridge PR-11 on my strat and the improvement is dramatic. The clarity of the note fundamental, sustain and tonal stability are so solid that I am hearing the true character of the instrument for the first time! I highly recommend these bridge pieces for anyone who is looking to extend the personality of their instrument past the standard or "stock" sound that regular parts give to the overall sound. Titanium parts distill the sound of any guitar emphasizing the uniqueness of the wood and most importantly, the player's hands."

Ric Molina Official Website


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Geoff Whitehorn (Guitarist performing with Procol Harem, Rodger Daltry, Bad Company, etc.)

"I like what titanium does to the sound. As well as improving sustain, it seems to make the notes "rounder" and "deeper", somehow. The nastier, high harmonics seem to be smoothed out and everything just sounds more "musical". Also, my favorite '64 Telecaster, with the addition of PR-08WD compensated saddles, now plays completely in tune for the first time in its 43 year existence, and sounds amazing too"

Geoff Whitehorn Ofiicial Website


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Phil Hilborne (Phil Hilborne Band and Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden).Many live demonstrations and clinics for leading music companies; including Gibson, Ampeg, Cornford, Vigier, Paiste, Sonor, Zildjian, PRS, Washburn, Fender, Seymour Duncan, LarriveLe, Beyer Dynamic, Kitty Hawk, Crate, Hohner, Ernie Ball, Marshall, Premier etc.)

"KTS titanium saddles have transformed the sound of my guitars - the tone is now fuller and the sustain is quite remarkable. I recommend them wholeheartedly - they are the best!"


Phil Hilborne Official Website


 

John Raymond (Session guitarist)

"I've been using your titanium compensated saddles for a few months now and to say the least I am very impressed. On both guitars I noticed improved string-to-string definition when chording, and the sound is warm and even with a pleasing presence on top, but not too bright or harsh! And especially noticeable in the upper register, the notes now seem to 'bloom' with sustain. They definitely took my Custom Shop guitars to the next level!"

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