Seagull Merlin G Bridge Saddle

NOTE:  As of 1/22/25 I have learned Seagull has DISCONTINUED the G model Merlins, so if you want one, a conversion with this style bridge might be your only option.  More info to come, as I learn about it! __________________________ If you want to convert your D-tuned Seagull Merlin M4 to a G-tuned one (using the same string gauges that are factory-shipped), you'll need a different bridge saddle.  And of course, if you're looking to replace a lost or broken one, here you go! But... WHY? Why do you need a different saddle to tune to G?  String thickness.  G Seagull Merlins are shipped with lower gauge (thicker) strings than most, so the spacing at the bridge is slightly different.  If you try to simply change your D over to a G without a different bridge you'll likely notice times where it sounds out of tune.  Potentially at every fret except an open string. Caveat:  If you choose to use G-set strings that are the octave above the D tuning then you probably won't need a different saddle.  Note that that's not the string setup that Seagull means when they refer to a G Merlin, but it is the register that pickin' sticks and Strumsticks are accustomed to tuning to.