stewmac parts

[sorefingers23]

i was just wondering if the parts from stewmac were good?
im looking to buy the parts i need for my first telecaster body build, mainly im wondering about their bridges, the have gotoh at wilkinson, or traditional bridges, and i wanted to know what the differences were?

[garymaddox]

The parts and supplies I have gotten from StewMac are pretty decent. They also ship quickly. The Gotoh made parts I have seen have all been quality steel. The other Asian stuff I have seen made in China, Korea or Tawian is really soft metal. The cheap tuners I have seen look just like the much more expensive Gotoh but the metal is really soft. They can't last as long.

[voided3]

I know their pots are made by Alpha (just got some; work really well) and their necks are by Mighty Mite, if that helps.

[FrenchFry]

Never had a problem with stewmac. Their cheapest tele bridge was just that.

The wilkinson bridge is great.

All other hardware has been terrific.

[axmaker]

i've been using them for 15 years, and only had 1 problem with a mighty mite neck, which they shipped me a swap out with overnight shipping (at no further cost). for the most part their parts and materials are good. i think some of their tool prices are too high, so i usually make my own if i can't part with that money....

[redddog]

I ordered a pickguard that was badly miscut. The brigde cut was waaaayy off.

[Mike S.]

Originally Posted by axmaker

for the most part their parts and materials are good. i think some of their tool prices are too high, so i usually make my own if i can't part with that money....

I agree 100% with both statements. Granted, if I were a professional luthier, the industrial tool prices would be less of an issue vs. the usage.