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Help finding "dual-loading" tele humbucker bridge?

pilotfish
September 3rd, 2009, 09:58 AM
Hi all--

I need to find a black humbucker Tele bridge that:

* uses three mounting screws
* has string holes for string-through *and* top-loading

Anybody know where I can find such a thing?

metecem
September 3rd, 2009, 10:40 AM
this could be a starting point:

http://store.guitarfetish.com/wicotebrbrsa.html

Lucretia
September 3rd, 2009, 10:46 AM
What about the gotoh ones?

pilotfish
September 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM
It's hard to find a good picture, but I think the Gotoh bridges are string-through only.

vinman
September 3rd, 2009, 11:21 AM
guitar fetish does have 3 hole dual load bridges. That wilkinson has 4 mounting holes.

oops, missed humbucker.

possibly this, don't use the extra two holes at the top if you don't want.

http://store.guitarfetish.com/blhubrforteg.html

LocustPlague
September 3rd, 2009, 11:21 AM
I'm a little worried that you're being too specific here. The only relatively common thing you're looking for is that it has 3 screw holes.

Black bridges aren't as common as chrome or even gold.
Humbucker bridges aren't as common as single-coil.
Dual-loading isn't as common either.

I feel like you may have to either do some customizing yourself (convert to dual-load, plug holes in the body and re-drill) or perhaps cut the bridge off and use a humbucker mounting ring to mount the bucker. http://yhst-50206111187217.stores.yahoo.net/10dlotebrsos.html

Jack Wells
September 3rd, 2009, 11:51 AM
I seriously doubt the bridge you are looking for exists.

Hackguitarist
September 3rd, 2009, 11:54 AM
3 hole suggests NON vintage spacing. The Modern and vintage string through holes are placed differently if yo are retro-fitting.

I say get a string thru and drill some top load holes, been there, done that...

pilotfish
September 3rd, 2009, 12:07 PM
LocustPlague and Jack--thanks for the help.

Cutting the bridge and using a mounting ring is a good idea--I'll work on that first.

Thanks!

pilotfish
September 3rd, 2009, 12:08 PM
Hack--the drilling option was my second choice, but I figured it was worth trying to find it pre-made. :-)

wkturn2008
May 12th, 2012, 12:31 PM
I want one too! I wish they made them!

axedaddy
May 12th, 2012, 12:42 PM
If you don't need the pickup mounted to the bridge, the Schaller 3D-6 bridge is dual load and 3 hole mount. I am using one for my next build, it is an awesome bridge.

Mike Simpson
May 12th, 2012, 02:15 PM
Wilkinson half bridge

Wilkinson WTBC bridge w/compensated Saddles Dual load. $18.00 - $20.00
http://www.azguitarparts.com/bridges.html

wkturn2008
May 13th, 2012, 01:20 AM
thanks that looks like a great bridge and a very nice price!

wkturn2008
May 18th, 2012, 07:46 AM
Wilkinson half bridge

Wilkinson WTBC bridge w/compensated Saddles Dual load. $18.00 - $20.00
http://www.azguitarparts.com/bridges.html

Thanks for the link Mike, mine is on its way!