Upscale hardware

[LisaSimpson]

Callaham, Taipan Tone, Glendale...am I missing any? Looking for tele parts but am interested in TOMs and tailpieces too.

 

[mayfly]

There's also Joe Barden, but some folks would argue that he's not quite up in the same league as the others you have mentioned.

Having said that, I've got a Barden bridge on every tele I own.

 

[LisaSimpson]

My main issue with JB is the visible logo on the plate...Glendale and Taipan are also subject to this, which is why I'm leaning towards Callaham. I want a classic look, as the aggregate look of the tele will be a butterscotch/blackguard style. That being said, I'm not a stickler for vintage style parts. I'd rather have this piece be more modern than authentic.

 

[mayfly]

After playing the guitar for awhile there will be so much pick dust on the plate that the logo will be obscured anyway  :headbang:

 

[bassfrancesco]

Gr Guitars is great and RS Guitarworks has some nice hardware.  I consider both boutique-like vendors.

 

[dbw]

After playing the guitar for awhile there will be so much pick dust on the plate that the logo will be obscured anyway  :headbang:

Dude, you know that stuff comes off, right?  Try blowing on it

 

[Funky Phil]

Callaham Tele bridge plate with wilkinson swivel saddles.