Squier Make Over: Tele Bridge to fit over humbucker hole. [Archive]

stratzkiboy

October 11th, 2011, 06:38 AM

Hi! Got an Obey Squier that i would want to convert to a classic tele Setup.

From this:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i327/tatspaman/ObeleOrig.jpg

to This:

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i327/tatspaman/ObeleMOBlackok.jpg

My Main problem is the cut for the humbucker on the bridge pickup may not be covered by your standard tele bridge.

Got any suggestions where to find a tele bridge that is more than or equal to 86mm wide so as to cover up the humbucker routs?

TIA!

:smile:

GigsbyBoyUK

October 11th, 2011, 06:51 AM

I doubt it. A standard Tele bridge made for a single coil will never cover that gap. You could get a Tele bridge made for a humbucker and go for a humbucker-sized-P90 instead. Maybe try a pickup like that first using the existing pickup ring to see how it sounds?

Alternatively, you are into various options such as making a pickguard to cover the gaps. Usually you would fill the gaps with little wooden blocks and filler at the side of the bridge and re-finish the area but that won't be possible due to your guitar's complicated graphics.

FWIW I would leave it as it is and have fun saving for a second Tele with more traditional looks and pickups.


	Telecaster Guitar Forum > Main Telecaster Forum > Tele-Technical > Squier Make Over: Tele Bridge to fit over humbucker hole. PDA Squier Make Over: Tele Bridge to fit over humbucker hole. stratzkiboy October 11th, 2011, 06:38 AM Hi! Got an Obey Squier that i would want to convert to a classic tele Setup. From this: http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i327/tatspaman/ObeleOrig.jpg to This: http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i327/tatspaman/ObeleMOBlackok.jpg My Main problem is the cut for the humbucker on the bridge pickup may not be covered by your standard tele bridge. Got any suggestions where to find a tele bridge that is more than or equal to 86mm wide so as to cover up the humbucker routs? TIA! :smile: GigsbyBoyUK October 11th, 2011, 06:51 AM I doubt it. A standard Tele bridge made for a single coil will never cover that gap. You could get a Tele bridge made for a humbucker and go for a humbucker-sized-P90 instead. Maybe try a pickup like that first using the existing pickup ring to see how it sounds? Alternatively, you are into various options such as making a pickguard to cover the gaps. Usually you would fill the gaps with little wooden blocks and filler at the side of the bridge and re-finish the area but that won't be possible due to your guitar's complicated graphics. FWIW I would leave it as it is and have fun saving for a second Tele with more traditional looks and pickups.