More tweaking. I forgot how much work can go into finding that balance between string height and fret buzz. I basically played above the 12th fret and tried to set the saddle height to where fret buzz was more or less eliminated. Some is tolerable, but not when it's killing sustain. They basically follow the curvature of the neck. I couldn't help but think this would be easier with a 16" radius

Anyway, I checked the neck bow and there's a little too much. I tweaked the truss rod a bit and retuned. Everything seems pretty good now, but I'll let the neck settle for a day before I check it again. I'm glad I taught myself to do my own setups, even though the process is rather tedious.

I also got to play it plugged in. It definitely makes a difference--and a good one at that. The saddles do tame the high-end a bit. For the lack of a better term, it sounds more natural and less metallic/clangy. It is still a fundamentally bright guitar, even more so than my DK2M.

So in the last analysis, I think the $35 was well-spent. The original Squier 51 saddles left a lot to be desired in every way. These are much, much better without breaking the bank. The black saddles look cool against the chrome bridge plate and black pick guard. The only quibble is that I might have to get a couple of slightly shorter screws for the low E and G strings. I'm not worrying about it for now because if they are contacting the strings, it is only barely. Thus the GraphTech PS-8000-00 Electric Guitar String Saver Saddles gain the coveted Rev. Rawk seal of approval.