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Saddle-A-Bout Genuine Leather Armrest for Acoustic and Classical Guitar (MEDIUM, Dark Brown/Spruce)

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Size: Medium


Color: Dark Brown/Spruce


Features

  • NEW! Two-Tone Combination for a Blending Effect to the Instrument
  • Great for Sleeveless Practice and Performance while Protecting Finish on Soundboard
  • Fits Most Classical and Acoustic Guitar Shapes and Stores Easily in Case On or Off the Guitar
  • Comes in Three Sizes: SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE for a Customized Fit. Available in Several Leather Colors: Dark Brown, Mahogany, Spruce and Two-Tone Blends. Made in the USA of Fine Quality Genuine Leather
  • SMALL fits lower bout depths of 3.5 4.0 MEDIUM will fit lower bout depths of 4.0 4.5 LARGE fits lower bout depths of 4.5 5

Description

The SADDLE-A-BOUT Leather Guitar Armrest is a simple, natural, aesthetic, and non-invasive solution to the age-old problem of protecting the soundboard finish from the devastating effect of perspiration and oils caused by playing with a sleeveless garment. Each saddle is handmade in USA using high quality genuine leather. The Patented Design keeps the saddle off the soundboard so that the only contact is on the rim to minimize any sound deadening effect. Comes in Three Sizes: To determine the right size for you, simply measure the depth of the guitar (back to soundboard) at desired point of contact with your arm. (See images for proper lower bout depth measurement) SMALL - fits lower bout depths of 3.5″ – 4.0″ MEDIUM - will fit lower bout depths of 4.0″ – 4.5″ LARGE - fits lower bout depths of 4.5″ to 5.0″ NOTE: Small suction cups are used to keep the Saddle-A-Bout in place, however the Saddle-A-Bout can also be used without the cups while in the playing position. Simply remove the cups from the holes. The suction cups are generally safe to use on a wide range of finishes, but if you have an expensive french polished/shellac finish or if your guitar is finished with nitro-cellulose laquer, check with the maker before using this product. For matte finishes, it may be necessary to use a product such as the Kling-On Guitar Support Sucton-Cup Protector. Keep the suction cups clean and dry before applying and use only during playing time until you are comfortable with the outcome. Three High Quality Genuine Leathers and Colors available Individually or in Three Combinations The Saddle-A-Bout will fit most common shaped classical and acoustic guitars and stores easily in the case on or off the guitar! Three High Quality Genuine Leathers and Colors available Individually or in Three Combinations Dark Brown Leather features a matte finish for moderate perspiraton absorption without sticking. Rich dark brown color can be ordered individually or with Dark Brown/Spruce and Dark Brown/Mahogany (center/front and back) combinations to better match the variant colors of the guitar. Three High Quality Genuine Leathers and Colors available Individually or in Three Combinations Mahogany Leather features a matte finish for moderate perspiraton absorption without sticking. The rich mahogany color can be ordered individually or with Mahogany/Spruce and Dark Brown/Mahogany (center/front and back) combinations to better match the variant colors of the guitar. Three High Quality Genuine Leathers and Colors available Individually or in Three Combinations Spruce Leather is a Nubuck Suede of medium temper and excellent in any high perspiration settings. Can be combined in a Dark Brown/Spruce or Mahogany/Spruce (center)/(front and back) to better match the variant colors of the guitar. Fits on Guitar in Case Dark Brown Leather Mahogany Leather Spruce - Nubuck Leather Three High Quality Genuine Leathers and Colors along with Three Sizes for a more Custom Fit to Choose from! Dark Brown Guitar Model The Dark Brown Saddle-A-Bout has a Medium/Soft Temper with a Matte Finish which Provides for Good Perspiration Absorption and Comfort in Normal Conditions. Mahogany Guitar Model The Mahogany Saddle-A-Bout has a Medium/Soft Temper with a Matte Finish which Provides for Good Perspiration Absorption and Comfort in Normal Conditions. Spruce Guitar Model The Spruce Saddle-A-Bout Uses a Nubuck Suede Leather which has a Medium Temper but also Provides the Greatest Absorption and Comfort in High Perspiration Environments. Two-Tone Mahogany Model The Two-Tone Mahogany Saddle-A-Bout combined with the Dark Brown leather has a Smart Look. Other Two-Tone options are Dark Brown/Spruce and Mahogany/Spruce (center/front and back) combinations to better match the variant colors of the guitar. Read more Proper measurement of lower bout for Saddle-A-Bout sizing Comes in Three Sizes: To determine the right size for you, simply measure the depth of the guitar (back to soundboard) at desired point of contact with your arm. (See image for proper lower bout depth measurement) SMALL - fits lower bout depths of 3.5″ – 4.0″ MEDIUM - will fit lower bout depths of 4.0″ – 4.5″ LARGE - fits lower bout depths of 4.5″ to 5.0″ Read more


Date First Available: August 25, 2020


Color Name: Dark Brown/Spruce


Size: Medium


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Comfort for repeat numbness in arm and hand
Size: Small Color: Mahogany
Adhesion is the same with any type of suction cup…not really that important as it stays in place when needed. My big concern was the pain and numbness I was having in arm. The saddle has definitely made learning to play very comfortable again…had been looking for something like this for some time!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022 by Michael J Kozenczak SR

  • Good quality and a must buy for comfort!
Size: Small Color: Dark Brown
This saddle fits perfectly on my Cordoba. The suction cups doesn’t work well with satin finish like my guitar. So, I used a Velcro to attach the saddle instead—but I also used a clear protective tape before attaching the Velcro. If you want to use the suction cups on satin finish guitar, you may want to use the clear protective tape first in that way the suction cups will stick better. I did this to my lap support and it worked well. Overall, this is a great buy! Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022 by cnetbyte05

  • Saddle that bout!
Size: Large Color: Dark Brown/Mahogany
I’m sitting there thinking there has to be someone that makes something for the dents in my arm and cutting off circulation. Quick search and bam it’s on the way. At first I thought go blonde so it’s discreet. Then I thought no get the one that compliments the bridge and board. Glad I did. It’s like the first time you put your hand on a stick shift that is wrapped in leather. The comfort is amazing. I tested for strumming action, too. I recommend for guitar players there's no sliding.around, I can't wait to see as it breaks in over time. It's been a long time since I played this beast on stage but times coming soon. I start dreaming of other ways to adorn guitars with leather and hope to see more from this Pennsylvania company. This is the most important piece of musical gear I’ve bought in a long time because of the arm protection. I've played tours and know what humidity and heat and sweat is like, this will help with that for sure. I'd buy one that had 2.5 times the surface area if it were made. I love the accessorizing bit of it a lot. Maybe I'll contact them for a custom size. It feels so comfortable to play on. Take care! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022 by bodibass

  • Have to give it a 5
Size: Medium Color: Dark Brown
How can you not rate this 5 stars? Even without suction cups it does the job intended. I have nitro finish and I take it off after each use. A rag would likely work fine but this looks better. Well sewn and put together. Heed the sizes and get the proper fit. I own 3. Update: I"ve owned at least one for a few years (I have 3 and gave one as a gift) without any issues other than suction cups coming out. You can wind some string/dental floss around the nub. You can put a slit in the suction cups intentionally to keep it from sticking. I don't want mine to stick and just use them to help grip and keep it from sliding off. They should not be left on a nitro finish and they don't stick to my satin finish for very long anyway. If you are considering an arm rest like the John Pearce, this is not exactly what you are looking for. Typical armrests are more for allowing the top to vibrate more and is held in place either by double-sided tape or even screws on other brands. This is for sweaty guitar players like myself who (even with regular wipe-down) leave sweat stains in the finish. If I'd known about these when the guitar was new I'd have bought them before the 1st strum. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021 by Bob

  • This product is amazing! Highly recommended.
Size: Small Color: Mahogany
I am really pleased with this purchase. It is a fantastic idea for many reasons. In my case, I'd bought a Taylor GS Mini guitar to use as my couch guitar. Unfortunately, the edges of the guitar body come together at a sharp right angle, which really hurt my right arm as I played. (When shopping for it, I noticed that quite a few acoustic guitars are made that way now.) I was ready to return the guitar, which I really didn’t want to do. I did some googling to see if there was anything out there to solve this problem for me. I saw things you could stick to the guitar such as wood armrests, but that seemed a bit extreme, since I read they could be difficult to remove if you changed your mind. Then I read about this product and saw the potential and figured why not try it before I returned the guitar? Great news--it totally solved the problem, the guitar is super comfortable to play now and I can enjoy it without pain. I am so happy! It totally relieved the pressure on my forearm from that sharp edge and now I don't have those deep indentations from the edge either. I use it without the suction cups since I'm just sitting and the SAB doesn't move around at all. It's nice to have the with or without suction cup option--very well thought out. And it doesn't feel obtrusive either, just nice and cushioned. You forget it's there, which is nice. I purchased the small size, and it fits around the GS bout perfectly. I like to push mine back a bit from the way it's pictured since the guitar body is very small, and it seems to hug the curve of the lower bout regardless of where it is placed. I plan on buying a few more for my other guitars, since I've noticed recently that my forearm gets a bit sore after playing on all of my guitars. I am so grateful that Saddle-A-Bout exists and that the inventor realized there was a need and then solved the problem. Thank you so much! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019 by Dee O'Keefe

  • Perfect fit, solves the problem!
Size: Small Color: Dark Brown/Mahogany
I'm glad I measured my guitar before I ordered this, because it is made to fit exactly. It is made with excellent workmanship, nice leather, and it solves my problem: I had a problem where the edge of the guitar was putting pressure on the nerve in my forearm. I didn't want to have problems later (due to long-term use) because I've already got nerve damage in my left arm. This saddle solves the problem better than I thought it would. I had also ordered a "support sleeve" for elbows, because I thought I would need the additional protection. But, as it turns out, this saddle softens that edge enough so that I find myself not bothering to put on the sleeve. It looks good, too! I see a lot of performers also using them on their classical and acoustic guitars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021 by Amazon User

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