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

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Size: Small


Color: Dark Brown


Features

  • 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
  • Made in USA of Fine Quality Genuine Leather
  • Comes in Three Sizes: SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE for a Customized Fit. Available in Several Leather Colors: Dark Brown, Mahogany, Blonde (Nubuck suede) 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: April 3, 2019


Color Name: Dark Brown


Size: Small


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  • 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

  • Great product, well made and good looking!
Size: Large Color: Mahogany
I bought the Saddle-A-Bout to solve a very specific problem for myself. In warm weather, when wearing short sleeved shirts or T-shirts I was constantly fiddling with rags or napkins or other pieces of cloth so that my skin oils and perspiration wouldn't damage the finish on my guitars (I learned the hard way what that damage might be!) The Saddle-A-Bout definitely solved that problem and also made playing much more comfortable by padding the sharp edge of the guitar where my arm rests. I used to find a sharp indentation on my forearm after playing for awhile. No longer. Great product, I bought the Mahogany color in all three sizes for my various guitars. Five stars and both thumbs up! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019 by Stephen Mendel

  • It provides comfort and prevent pain and looks good.
Size: Medium Color: Dark Brown
Well, this product is good at what was designed to do. I suffer from tendonitis and I love to play guitar. The edges where the arm rest are not good on the muscles and tendons, etc. This product significantly help and provides comfort and prevention. It is not a cure, but it provides major relieve. You probably have to use it with the plastic things to keep it in place (sucktions cups?) But they do not alter the product function and they keep the product in place. This is a simple product and perhaps you can use something else in its place, but it looks good as well and provides some visual sofistication and detail that looks well in the guitar. The price is not outrageous, so I really recommend it. I do not think you will regret it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019 by REYW

  • This is the best armrest.
Size: Small Color: Blonde
I play an average of 6 gigs a month, plus all the hours of practice/rehearsal, and I've had issues with my right hand going numb. I've been using Brand X armrest at 3 times the cost and I have found that the Saddle-A-Bout is far more comfortable and practical. Brand X is one of those ideas that "looks good on paper", but in practice turns out to be far less than optimal. The arm position over the guitar should not be modified for the sake of mitigating the sharp edge and/or bare-arm sweating issues. You will find that many or most of the armrests are made of plastic and are actually uncomfortable. Some do not allow the guitar to be placed in the case without first removing the armrest or making a painful case modification. The Saddle-A-Bout is a very simple, but effective solution that has a lovely, natural feel. The suction cups are positioned to be completely out of the way and the armrest is easily removed without any effect on the tough guitar finish. However, the guitar can be put easily in the case with the armrest in place. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020 by Bruce Boatner

  • Honest Company - Great Product
Size: Medium Color: Mahogany
I ordered one of these for a small body Fender California guitar. I have gotten used to a scolloped edge on some of my other guitars and wished this one was more comfortable. So I thought I would try this. I really like it, it feels great and matches the fretboard and just looks good on the guitar. So....I ordered another for a Michael Kelley Guitar. Got the medium one for that guitar. It fit perfectly and looks great. Apparently the company was having a Bogo going on and refunded me money on my second purchase. Now that's impressive. I think I'll get another couple of these. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021 by ChuckPhoto

  • 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

  • I love this more than I can express.
Size: Medium Color: Blonde
I have a beautiful Martin D35 Grand Concert Performer with a solid Mahogany back and side that has a very SATIN finish. When ever I played my little girl really hard I would Leave a terrible gray stain made from sweat and salt and skin. It just broke my heart to hurt her so much after she sang her heart out to my caresses. This little bit of leather has made us a happy couple once again. I only wish it would be about an inch longer. Other than that we both enjoy each others company better than before. Thank you so much. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019 by R. P.

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