I have an 2002 Ovation 1869 Custom Legend that I'd like to replace the saddle on. I contacted the factory and they sent me a saddle that didn't fit properly in the pickup. It didn't have the side-notches which hold it in the pickup, and the underside is different. I contacted the factory again and was told that I would need to buy a new pickup for about $80 - but I wanted to double-check with the experts here at the forum if there are other options. Maybe someone has some NOS saddles still available.  It seems extreme having to replace the pickup just to get a new saddle.

BTW, the primary reason for wanting a new saddle is the notches have become a bit worn on the bass strings, which might be slightly affecting intonation. Also, I want to fine tune the string spacing.

Here are some pics of the original saddle and the wrong replacement send from Ovation.

Thanks for your help!

Mark

I'd be surprised if that were true. The original owner of the guitar was Noah, and then was owned by Randy22. At some point, it was sent back to the mothership to get a bridge upgrade. Both the bridge and saddle look like the one pictured below.  Also, here's a link to a thread with pictures of the actual guitar: http://ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=26577

I do have an 1867 from the same year, and it has a very different pickup and saddle, like the one in the second picture below.