They do have a lipped bridge with brass saddles?
It says Fender on it rather than some other chump's name though
50s style tele
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joe barden bridge:
http://www.joebarden.com/main.php?secti ... dle%20Kits
http://www.joebarden.com/main.php?secti ... dle%20Kits
Joe Barden Bridgeplate and Saddle Kits for vintage-style Telecastersâ„¢ solve all of the structural problems and intonation issues inherent in the original parts.
The heavily plated Bridgeplate is made of the same material as the original, but slightly thicker, making the plate less prone to unwanted squeal. Using the originally spec'd material insures that the vintage tone and slightly microphonic nature of your Telecaster will not be lost.
In addition, the Bridgeplate features a Danny Gatton-inspired "scoop" at the front of the treble sidewall, a tremendous aid to fingerpickers who find themselves constantly hitting the plate while playing. The Bridgeplate has two additional mounting holes at the front edge to provide secure fastening at all four corners, if desired (use of these mounting holes is optional).
The new Saddles are also made to vintage specs, using the original brass material, but have their adjustment holes drilled at three different angles to provide correct intonation for all six strings, each of which requires a different saddle position.
As an added feature, the outside saddles are notched under the "E" strings, like the vintage '53 saddles. This notch helps correct the "loud outside string" problem common to many Telecasters, and adds additional height adjustment capability, while retaining an important and authentic vintage design spec.
Like Joe Barden pickups, these components are direct retrofits for vintage-style Telecasters, and require no modification to vintage instruments that would otherwise alter their unique vintage character.
The Saddle Kit is available separately, and will mount directly to an original bridgeplate. All necessary hardware is supplied.
Take note william four holes.chisa wrote:joe barden bridge:
http://www.joebarden.com/main.php?secti ... dle%20Kits
Joe Barden Bridgeplate and Saddle Kits for vintage-style Telecastersâ„¢ solve all of the structural problems and intonation issues inherent in the original parts.
The heavily plated Bridgeplate is made of the same material as the original, but slightly thicker, making the plate less prone to unwanted squeal. Using the originally spec'd material insures that the vintage tone and slightly microphonic nature of your Telecaster will not be lost.
In addition, the Bridgeplate features a Danny Gatton-inspired "scoop" at the front of the treble sidewall, a tremendous aid to fingerpickers who find themselves constantly hitting the plate while playing. The Bridgeplate has two additional mounting holes at the front edge to provide secure fastening at all four corners, if desired (use of these mounting holes is optional).
The new Saddles are also made to vintage specs, using the original brass material, but have their adjustment holes drilled at three different angles to provide correct intonation for all six strings, each of which requires a different saddle position.
As an added feature, the outside saddles are notched under the "E" strings, like the vintage '53 saddles. This notch helps correct the "loud outside string" problem common to many Telecasters, and adds additional height adjustment capability, while retaining an important and authentic vintage design spec.
Like Joe Barden pickups, these components are direct retrofits for vintage-style Telecasters, and require no modification to vintage instruments that would otherwise alter their unique vintage character.
The Saddle Kit is available separately, and will mount directly to an original bridgeplate. All necessary hardware is supplied.
Idk about it though I'm kind of a mojo guy.
hah yea. not trying to dog on your project but everything about that bridge sounds completely pointless. it gets rid of "unwanted squeal" but still let's a little through for vintage tone?? why? wouldn't the real "vintage tone" be from using a stock bridge? it has extra mounting holes? why? that little cut-out looks like you'd hurt yourself on the point of it.BacchusPaul wrote:Looks well.
That bridge sounds like a pile of balls, mind.
other than that though, the project looks like it's coming along quite well!
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That. Is. Hilarious.chisa wrote:joe barden bridge:
http://www.joebarden.com/main.php?secti ... dle%20Kits
Joe Barden Bridgeplate and Saddle Kits for vintage-style Telecastersâ„¢ solve all of the structural problems and intonation issues inherent in the original parts.
The heavily plated Bridgeplate is made of the same material as the original, but slightly thicker, making the plate less prone to unwanted squeal. Using the originally spec'd material insures that the vintage tone and slightly microphonic nature of your Telecaster will not be lost.
In addition, the Bridgeplate features a Danny Gatton-inspired "scoop" at the front of the treble sidewall, a tremendous aid to fingerpickers who find themselves constantly hitting the plate while playing. The Bridgeplate has two additional mounting holes at the front edge to provide secure fastening at all four corners, if desired (use of these mounting holes is optional).
The new Saddles are also made to vintage specs, using the original brass material, but have their adjustment holes drilled at three different angles to provide correct intonation for all six strings, each of which requires a different saddle position.
As an added feature, the outside saddles are notched under the "E" strings, like the vintage '53 saddles. This notch helps correct the "loud outside string" problem common to many Telecasters, and adds additional height adjustment capability, while retaining an important and authentic vintage design spec.
Like Joe Barden pickups, these components are direct retrofits for vintage-style Telecasters, and require no modification to vintage instruments that would otherwise alter their unique vintage character.
The Saddle Kit is available separately, and will mount directly to an original bridgeplate. All necessary hardware is supplied.
Fuck me, I'm actually giggling like a schoolgirl here. If there are so many problems with Vintage Telecasters, why the fuck do you think they're so:
- sought after
- expensive
- popular
?
The classic vintage style bridge works great. My Baja Telecaster is dead on intonated with my string gauge. Outside strings louder? WTF is going on.
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He's right, it's kind of awkward. I'd think about chromed knobs.Haze wrote:dont like the brushed look of the knobs, but the guitar looks great! how do the barenuckle's sound?
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i agree, i am getting some barrel knobs in chrome next week and a new 5 hole guard.endsjustifymeans wrote:He's right, it's kind of awkward. I'd think about chromed knobs.Haze wrote:dont like the brushed look of the knobs, but the guitar looks great! how do the barenuckle's sound?
the pickups are fantastic sounding. bridge really bighting but kinda sweet at the same time. neck a little darker but not as much as i would have thought. the middle position is a great sound. i'll do a demo when i have my video camera back.