The off set saddles make for a better intonated instrument and also give greater clarity and definition between the wound and unwound strings. I have the treble side wired seperate from the bass side so i can play in stereo. This effect coupled together with the banjo tuners glissing notes up and down makes for some very interesting textures and really exagerates the suggestion of two "different" people playing at the same time. I guess there are really, me and my split personality...