Tele bridge recommandation

[Chad]

I just ordered another 7/8 tele body. Mastery is sold out of Tele bridges (probably due to covid), my body probably won't arrive for 2 months, so I've got time for them to get back in stock, but I may have to try something else. I love my Callaham strat vibrato, so I'm leaning towards them. Anyone else have a suggestion?

 

[GilmourD]

Honestly, I've been more than happy with the Fender '52 RI plates and saddles. They intonate pretty well with D'Addario 10s. Just replace the height screws so they don't bloody your hand and you're set.

 

[Chad]

Honestly, I've been more than happy with the Fender '52 RI plates and saddles. They intonate pretty well with D'Addario 10s. Just replace the height screws so they don't bloody your hand and you're set.

Are the saddles compensated?

 

[bsman]

The Gotoh "In-Tune" bridge on my Kirn is well-made and comes with compensated brass saddles, which feel absolutely smooth under my palm when muting. Best 'traditional' tele bridge I've used...

 

[Wyatt]

Allparts sells the Joe Barden bridge, with compensated saddles, for vintage and Am Std mounting options. MSRP is $65, Allparts dealers will probably discount that.

 

[PunkKitty]

I use a Wilkinson bridge on all of my builds. Great bridges that cost about $20.

 

[GilmourD]

Are the saddles compensated?

Nope. Just well used.

 

[baimun]

To throw out another option if you want something that has a different look and feel.... Jason Schroeder of Schroeder guitars make a bridge that is fantastic. You'll see one on one of my upcoming builds.

The thick rounded edge makes a very comfortable rest for your picking hand that doesn't happen very often on T-style guitars.

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

I use a Wilkinson bridge on all of my builds. Great bridges that cost about $20.

That’s what I use. Does the job perfectly.

 

[335clone]

Love the Wilkies for a budget build, and I used a Joe Barden on my 62 build. The Barden has slanted barrels which I like, and they intonate perfectly, though I plan on filing slots to help keep string spacing consistent.

 

[Rick 381]

 

[Dogsinplastic]

https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-h...MIpdLB85Sq6gIVkZOzCh0JBgF8EAAYASAAEgIuJfD_BwE

Instead of the saddles being notched, they rotate for precision intonation setting.

 

[335clone]

here is a set of saddles that I would love to try out. They are made by a TDPRI member. A bit pricey, but you won't have to worry about the screws digging in to your hand (a common problem with some saddle adjustment screws)

https://reverb.com/item/30483427-be...les-for-telecaster-or-other-tele-style-guitar

 

[Rick 381]

here is a set of saddles that I would love to try out. They are made by a TDPRI member. A bit pricey, but you won't have to worry about the screws digging in to your hand (a common problem with some saddle adjustment screws)

https://reverb.com/item/30483427-be...les-for-telecaster-or-other-tele-style-guitar

Put the ashtray on and you don't have a screw problem.

 

[335clone]

Put the ashtray on and you don't have a screw problem.

True, but you lose a lot of tele twang with the cover on. I love the look, and always start out playing with it on, then eventually want to play something that requires picking over the bridge pickup, so off it goes. Of course there is also the tried and true practice of cutting down the adjustment screws once you have the action set.

 

[Chad]

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That is cool, but a little over the top for me.

 

[335clone]

That is cool, but a little over the top for me.

Me too, but on the right tele would be awesome. Just not the look I gravitate towards. Would be cool with a tooled leather pickguard and matching strap.

 

[Chad]

Me too, but on the right tele would be awesome. Just not the look I gravitate towards. Would be cool with a tooled leather pickguard and matching strap.

It would be awesome for a Buck Owens style gig.

 

[DFB]

I put a Wilkinson WTB on my build. It does the job nicely.
I might upgrade to a Mastery at some point.

 

[MonkeyZero]

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That would look fucking awesome on a black Tele. Just sayin.
Can you link that so I can see how over priced it probably is?
Edit: I see it on Ebay for $80. That's not bad at all.