3 questions

hi, hmm, i will start with this:
i removed the bridge plate of my tele, and when i was putting it back i noticed one of the screw holes is stripped, whats the best way to fix it? its an ash body if it matters.

second question is, whats the best compensated saddle design,(staggered, tilted, swivel, or else), im using .010 to .046 strings and like my action just a little high

and, whats the best way to shield my tele, i need "shielding guitar for noobs" instructions too, and if it doesnt requires soldering better...thanks for your attention. :mrgreen:

1) toothpicks or thin dowel, plus wood glue. cover the dowel with glue stick it in, cut it down, screw in.

If I recall Erlewine's book, that's the way he'd do it.

2) Ask 100 guys and you'll likely get 100 different solutions. Leo went to a six-saddle solution for every creation after the Tele, leaving the three-saddle Tele the coelacanth of the guitar world. I have a Wilkinson bridge and it intonates reasonably well. I doubt it could stand serious investigation with a high-end strobe tuner, but neither could my playing.

3) I would love to see the answers you get.

yes, im sure that 2nd question can get complicated, for example, the wilkinson with adjustable compensation may be able to get the best intonation, but for the price i could get the glendales, that everyone seems to love for their tone...
but i just want to know what all of them do better so i can decide whats better for me

hi, hmm, i will start with this:
i removed the bridge plate of my tele, and when i was putting it back i noticed one of the screw holes is stripped, whats the best way to fix it? its an ash body if it matters.
a couple of toothpicks or one thick one and wood glue or even super glue works great... simple and easy too.


second question is, whats the best compensated saddle design,(staggered, tilted, swivel, or else), im using .010 to .046 strings and like my action just a little high
I have tried several different three barrel bridges... the glendale stuff is money. I love my wilkinsons and I thought they were enough... but the glendales get you into the sweet spot and keep you there. I'd also recommend going to a bone nut. I'm a pretty new convert, but I am converted.


and, whats the best way to shield my tele, i need "shielding guitar for noobs" instructions too, and if it doesnt requires soldering better...thanks for your attention. :mrgreen:

the copper tape from stewmac works beautifully. My only warning would be that it can influence the sound of your guitar beyond decreasing noise... just overlap the tape and you are good to go. the stewmac tape is not cheap.... but it works well.

the copper tape from stewmac works beautifully. My only warning would be that it can influence the sound of your guitar beyond decreasing noise... just overlap the tape and you are good to go. the stewmac tape is not cheap.... but it works well.

can i get something similar at a store like home depot or something similar?

I have not found it anywhere but through stew mac.

other guys have used other materials, but for the 5 or 6 guitars I've used it on.... it works really well.

1) Glue in a dowel that fills the hole and let it set. Re-drill guide hole. Reattach bridge.

2) Callaham, Barden, and Glendale are all excellent. I haven't tried the Wilkinsons yet, but probably will soon.

3) THIS (http://www.stewmac.com/shopby/product/0029) is the best way I've found, provided you have more than one guitar you'd like to shield. Otherwise, copper tape will be just fine.