G/B-Benders

rodeo_joel · October 31st, 2006, 05:11 PM

I was wondering if it's possible to install a G/B-Bender in a solid body Tele if it doesn't have one already. I've never been told this before. Is it possible, or will it compromise the sound quality of the guitar?

If it is possible, how much would it cost to do so? I'm not necessarily thinking of putting in a G-Bender, just wondering how much it would cost.

Cheers,
Joel

jjh37854 · October 31st, 2006, 07:55 PM

yes its possible people do it all the time

I think the price starts somewhere in the ballpark of 8 bills for the double bender

jjh37854 · October 31st, 2006, 07:56 PM

oh ya, and I think it does compromise the tone of the instrument, the PW design does anyway, but I am sure people will argue that with me. YMMV

rodeo_joel · October 31st, 2006, 08:57 PM

I think I should clarify

I didn't mean a double bender, I just meant a G or a B bender. Not both.
Sorry for the confusion. I wasn't even aware that you could put both on one guitar.

Also, what you mean by 8 bills? Sorry, I'm very naive.

Thanks again,
Joel

Dave Hopping · November 1st, 2006, 12:18 AM

Google Stringbender.com-good place to start getting info.There's some bender heavyweights that hang around here also

soltwanger · November 1st, 2006, 01:56 PM

hey joel, good to hear you are interested in a bender. I am, i just don't have the money. Some guy on here called Brian F did a parsons/white for Nick G (a good buddy of mine) and he is very happy with the result. Most guitars with benders never came with them to start off, in fact i woul dnot reccomend the teles with pre-installed benders. I know it cost Nick £400 (700) but that included shipping his guitar from england. So i think you will be looking at around $500-600 for a full installation. best of luck!

rodeo_joel · November 2nd, 2006, 03:11 AM

Hey Sol,

I'm not really looking into getting a bender (maybe in the future when I think I might actually use it). I just think they're cool and wanted to learn more about them.

What about you? You interested in getting one?
I can imagine with your talent you could make good use of one. Maybe in the future I'll get one, or at least a guitar that has one.

Keep on pickin',
Joel

Telewringer · November 2nd, 2006, 03:31 AM

You can buy the kit and plans for a double bender at Stuart McDonald
but best to give it to a good luthier. Sound quality should be fine. Just liten to Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio. No problems !

October 31st, 2006, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
rodeo_joel Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 21 Posts: 543	G/B-Benders I was wondering if it's possible to install a G/B-Bender in a solid body Tele if it doesn't have one already. I've never been told this before. Is it possible, or will it compromise the sound quality of the guitar? If it is possible, how much would it cost to do so? I'm not necessarily thinking of putting in a G-Bender, just wondering how much it would cost. Cheers, Joel __________________

October 31st, 2006, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
rodeo_joel Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 21 Posts: 543	I think I should clarify I didn't mean a double bender, I just meant a G or a B bender. Not both. Sorry for the confusion. I wasn't even aware that you could put both on one guitar. Also, what you mean by 8 bills? Sorry, I'm very naive. Thanks again, Joel __________________

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soltwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: norfolk, england Posts: 633	hey joel, good to hear you are interested in a bender. I am, i just don't have the money. Some guy on here called Brian F did a parsons/white for Nick G (a good buddy of mine) and he is very happy with the result. Most guitars with benders never came with them to start off, in fact i woul dnot reccomend the teles with pre-installed benders. I know it cost Nick £400 (700) but that included shipping his guitar from england. So i think you will be looking at around $500-600 for a full installation. best of luck! __________________ www.myspace.com/wreckoftheminotaur www.myspace.com/cherryblossommelodies www.myspace.com/solphilcox

November 2nd, 2006, 03:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
rodeo_joel Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 21 Posts: 543	Hey Sol, I'm not really looking into getting a bender (maybe in the future when I think I might actually use it). I just think they're cool and wanted to learn more about them. What about you? You interested in getting one? I can imagine with your talent you could make good use of one. Maybe in the future I'll get one, or at least a guitar that has one. Keep on pickin', Joel __________________

October 31st, 2006, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
jjh37854 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 35 Posts: 1,163 7 Photos	yes its possible people do it all the time I think the price starts somewhere in the ballpark of 8 bills for the double bender

October 31st, 2006, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
jjh37854 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 35 Posts: 1,163 7 Photos	oh ya, and I think it does compromise the tone of the instrument, the PW design does anyway, but I am sure people will argue that with me. YMMV

November 1st, 2006, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Hopping Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Aurora,Colorado Posts: 629	Google Stringbender.com-good place to start getting info.There's some bender heavyweights that hang around here also

November 2nd, 2006, 03:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Telewringer Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lincoln NZ Posts: 122	You can buy the kit and plans for a double bender at Stuart McDonald but best to give it to a good luthier. Sound quality should be fine. Just liten to Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio. No problems !