Marko said:There are some good cheap Wilkinson style (compensated) bridges available.. (around 30 $)
I really like my Joe Barden bridge.. (around $60)
I am sure that a lot of the tele lovers here would probably recommend Callaham or Glendale though...
I'm not a fan of my Wilkinson bridge. I had problems with strings snapping at the string-through holes, and the plating has been scratched off to reveal a copperish metal.Marko said:There are some good cheap Wilkinson style (compensated) bridges available.. (around 30 $)
I really like my Joe Barden bridge.. (around $60)
I am sure that a lot of the tele lovers here would probably recommend Callaham or Glendale though...
bagman67 said:If you want maximum adjustability (and a totally premium price, alas) you could try one of the Babicz Full Contact bridges. They list at about US$150 for chrome.
bagman67 said:Gotta agree with you on that one. Lacks class.
Doughboy said:The Barden, Callaham & Glenfale are 3 saddle bridges & regardless of what they claim, you cannot get proper intonation out of them.
I've got the Barden bridge on four guitars and about to use the Glendale on another. I like the compensated bridge, but you're right - it's not perfectly spot on according to my peterson strobe tuner.Super Turbo Deluxe Custom said:Doughboy said:The Barden, Callaham & Glenfale are 3 saddle bridges & regardless of what they claim, you cannot get proper intonation out of them.
The advantages of a 3 saddle bridge over the newer 6 saddle individually adjustable bridge are worth it for those that care. Compensated saddles offer more approximate intonation than the older, barrel style. Even with the perfect bridge, intonation is never perfect. It is and has always been a neck issue. If it's intonated perfectly with the open strings but the fretted notes are off, how is that a bridge issue?
bagman67 said:Gotta agree with you on that one. Lacks class.
Doughboy said:Babicz got back to me & they do not sell or have any plans to sell their tele bridge without the GIANT logo, so I have to pass. The logo isn't even attractive. Jow Barden has a logo on their tele briedge & it looks quite nice, but the Babicz one looks soooo cheap. It's sad since their bridge seems superior to all the others.
Cagey said:Doughboy said:Babicz got back to me & they do not sell or have any plans to sell their tele bridge without the GIANT logo, so I have to pass. The logo isn't even attractive. Jow Barden has a logo on their tele briedge & it looks quite nice, but the Babicz one looks soooo cheap. It's sad since their bridge seems superior to all the others.
Y'know... you could still use that Babicz bridge. Just disassemble it when you get it and take the base plate to somebody who does sandblasting. Some engine shops or milling shops have a sandblasting station set up all the time. Five minute job for something like that. Mask off everything but the logo so you still have a nice finish everywhere else, and sandblast the logo so there's just a "satin" sort of finish in that area. You could even just do a stripe across the width of the plate to make it even easier and look intentional. I'll bet it'd only cost $20 or so. Be a shame to pass up such a nice design just because they have egos the size of the sun.
jalane said:I was wondering about this topic as well. Callaham and Glendale seem to report that their tele bridges vastly improve the tone of the instrument. Does anyone who has tried these agree?
I have a Callaham in one of my strats; it replaced a crappy squier bridge and i have to admit that it did result in a pretty significant difference, I was/am pretty thrilled with it. But i'm wondering how the Tele bridge is.