Don't let too many on here carry on about 6 saddles bridges being terrible. × Now that I've used both, I think the three brass saddle setup sounds better. i have compensated wilkinson saddles on my 50s classic tele. Paste as plain text instead, × × © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Guitar is great and probably would be with a 3 saddle too. In my experience, the difference is noticeable, but not enough to say that you lose the true Tele character if you go for the modern six saddle bridge. Any thoughts as to the pros and cons of the 3 vs. 6? Just imagine how nice it would be if you didn't have to take the neck off to adjust the truss rod. I hated 3-saddle Tele bridges because I'm an intonation freak, but after trying every brand I could find, Glendale ended my search. My 69 Tele Thinline reissue has the standard 3 saddle bridge and Im considering changing it to a modern style 6 saddle bridge, with Graphtech FerraGlide saddles. Get it as soon as Wed, Nov 18. Both bridges use brass saddles, so I would at least be sticking with the same material. I had a six saddle on a Fender Am strat for a while, and I found that they pinged out and broke rather easily - quite fragile in a way. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Karma1, April 22, 2008 in Electric Guitars. I can't take bad intonation... i would rarther play my harmonica than a badly intonated guitar [which all 3 barrel bridge guitars are without compenstation to my ears. All the 6 saddle ones I tried sounded dead to me. Get the guaranteed best price on Bridges & Tailpieces for Guitars like the Fender Vintage Tele 3-Saddle Bridge at Musician's Friend. I've got one of each, although I'm thinking of changing the 3 saddle to a 6 so I can install GraphTech Ferra Glide saddles on it. I have two teles. The only 6 saddle tele bridge I like is the Babicz, due it its adjustability. I used to think the 6 saddle was a better option because of intonation. Display as a link instead, × I installed Callahan compensated (compensation can be adjusted) brass saddles on my 52 Hotrod and intonation is perfect. Ya it's the 3 intonation screws that I would have to cut not the heigth adjustment....but that would work. Switched to Glendale, and it was better in every way. Your previous content has been restored. Your link has been automatically embedded. 99. $11.99 $ 11. For that matter, why would you even want graphite saddles on a hard tail. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. If you're not trying to retain the trademark Tele tone and you're going to put a Lil '59 in there anyway, then the modern 6 saddle bridge isn't going to be a negative for you. I think my right hand attack is just so heavy the strings move on me alot, they're not locked in place on the saddles. The action is low but the ends of the intonation screws stick up between the strings. Telecaster. I have two teles - one with 3 barrell and one with 6 pieces. It also means that I tend to break more strings, faster. On the traditional bridge the ashtray lip and the screw threads sticking out of the saddles always get in the way, hurt the hand, and the intonation is suspect. go with a three barrel intonated...trust me. I've got one of each, although I'm thinking of changing the 3 saddle to a 6 so I can install GraphTech Ferra Glide saddles on it. By Any thoughts as to the pros and cons of the 3 vs. 6? I hear very little difference in tone and it didn't affect sustain one bit. But I love the sound of the neck pickup, as well as the look and feel of a Telecaster. The pro is more accurate intonation, the con is the general consensus that the 3 saddle bridge is part of what gives a Tele that distinctive twang and so replacing it reduces that. They do sound different, and while I'm sure some of the differences come from the wood and pickups, I'm pretty convinced that the saddles do make a difference. Turned it over, was able to use the other side, but knew that would only last so long. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Use to piss me off when I slid my hand back and hit them. I prefer the 3 saddle with the ash tray lip. I bought my ASAT with a Glendale bridge and compensated saddles. Your previous content has been restored. (brass saddles). Who will refuse to watch "The Pedal Movie" on principle alone. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Paste as plain text instead, × My son ran into Rev. zooLemon, September 17, 2009 in Electric Guitars, http://www.rsguitarworks.net/rsstore/product_info.php?cPath=32_51&products_id=288, These are $9.95 plus shipping. I ended up going with a brass/brass Gotoh. Powered by Invision Community. Plus the three saddle bridge just looks cooler. I like brass. By Not necessarily more sustain... it's more in the attack and resonance... it has a more lively sound. Both sound good and intonate well. © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. I don't think the bridges make any audible difference. As far as keeping the "Tele sound" - while I appreciate the traditional Tele tone, for me, twang's not my thang. I was considering changing my American Tele, which currently has the 6 saddle bridge to a vintage style bridge with the 3 brass saddles. The one with 3 brass saddles sounds more like you expect a tele to sound. You cannot paste images directly. There really aren't any tuning stability issues. If I was going for a 3 type I would prol' get a Fender plate and put some Glendale saddles on there. Billy G. last night!!! Timiy Musical Instruments Telecaster Electric 3 Brass Saddle String Guitar Chrome Bridge Assembly. And with the six GraphTech saddles, you get great tuning stability with great intonation. The Gotoh bridge is brass saddles and base plate; 6 saddles too. But I am having problems with the intonation of the guitar. Thanks. Turned it over, was able to use the other side, but knew that would only last so long. Either way...depends on the particular guitar. Intonation. The six saddle GT StringSavers eliminate both problems for me. I see the potential breakage issue (but this is a super easy fix) but I don't really see the tuning stability issue as the string shouldn't be moving that direction when you bend anyhow. It was the fact the the E saddle was wearing out. I've owned a number of Tele's over the years, but this is my first Thinline. Switched to Glendale, and it was better in every way. Had that Sitar sound. My Kirn has six saddle Gotoh because the builder prefers it...I figured he knew more than me. I wonder if there really is an audible difference, or if we only hear what we expect to hear.