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Telecaster guys, do you prefer a vintage bridge or modern bridge?
Posted on 4/27/24 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 4/27/24 at 10:17 pm
I'm starting to lean more towards the modern.
Vintage looks cool though.
Vintage looks cool though.
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Posted on 4/27/24 at 10:50 pm to auggie
I prefer the vintage with brass saddles, I feel like,the sustain is a bit better, could be in my head. The best bridge is the one Leo designed for the ASAT Special. It has brass saddles for each string and had a piece that fits into a small route in the body.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 11:01 pm to SingleMalt1973
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the one Leo designed for the ASAT Special. It has brass saddles for each string and had a piece that fits into a small route in the body.
I need to look closer at those.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 11:38 pm to auggie
If you keep an eye out on Reverb or better yet Guitar Center used, they can be found for a decent price.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 11:47 pm to SingleMalt1973
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If you keep an eye out on Reverb or better yet Guitar Center used, they can be found for a decent price.
Just the bridge?
I don't need any more Telecasters. I do like the G&Ls though.
I have all the parts for a thinline that I need to put together, but trying to decide on the bridge.
Surprised to find 1 on reverb for a decent price.
It's used but looks brand new.
This post was edited on 4/28/24 at 12:01 am
Posted on 4/28/24 at 12:15 am to auggie
Posted on 4/28/24 at 12:22 am to SingleMalt1973
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Just the bridge, then …
G&L Parts
Wow, those are great prices!
Thanx man!
I can order that individual brass saddle classic bridge straight from G&L 20 bucks cheaper than the used one on Reverb.
This post was edited on 4/28/24 at 12:29 am
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:50 am to auggie
I don’t like how the vintage bride can dig into my hands. The modern bride is more on plane with the body so you can dig in with your palm a bit more.
Vintage looks cooler. I honestly can’t tell any difference performance wise, although getting them seated in vintage saddles is not as easy as modern
Vintage looks cooler. I honestly can’t tell any difference performance wise, although getting them seated in vintage saddles is not as easy as modern
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:42 am to auggie
Three barrel brass.
All three of my Telecasters have the vintage bridge, two of which I swapped the modern bridge to vintage style(a Nashville and a MIM Tele Standard) from All Parts.
eta: Those were the only mods I’ve ever made on those guitars.
All three of my Telecasters have the vintage bridge, two of which I swapped the modern bridge to vintage style(a Nashville and a MIM Tele Standard) from All Parts.
eta: Those were the only mods I’ve ever made on those guitars.
This post was edited on 4/28/24 at 8:45 am
Posted on 4/28/24 at 9:19 am to auggie
Modern
Posted on 4/28/24 at 10:05 am to auggie
Modern, with locking tuners.
Why make it harder for no reason?
Why make it harder for no reason?
Posted on 4/28/24 at 11:53 am to auggie
Vintage - but with compensated brass barrels. My favorite compensated brass barrel brand is Gotoh, they have channels that force the string paths over the barrels and they intonate beautifully.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 12:10 pm to TheFretShack
Never used the Gotoh. I've always replaced the stock with the Wilkinson Compensated barrels.
I have a new Fender vintage U.S. bridge here already. Might give the Gotohs a try.
I have a new Fender vintage U.S. bridge here already. Might give the Gotohs a try.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 3:30 pm to auggie
Is it easier to finger pick with a modern bridge?
Posted on 4/28/24 at 3:50 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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Is it easier to finger pick with a modern bridge?
Maybe a little bit.
The Les Paul and wraparound type are the easiest for me.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 3:53 pm to auggie
That's kind of my experience, too
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