72 Thinline w/Bigsby - bridge problems?

Jode · April 25th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Hi folks,

Having sought some advice last year, and ended up with a cracking MIM 60's tele on the back of it, i'm hoping that you kind people might be able to help me out again...

I'm a fender lover through-and-through, but, being the only guitarist in my band (which plays country-ish, lemonheads/pavement/teenage fanclub style), i'm finding i need a bit more oomph... so, i'm thinking perhaps a 72 thinline, probably japanese.

My main question concerns the bridge... it looks suspiciously like the kind of thing you see on jags/jazzmasters, which cost me about £150 to put right on my jag... and here in scotland, the guitar's gonna cost about £900 ($1800) in the first place. so... will the bridge have the same obvious jaguar problems? I wouldn't really mind spending extra to sort it out, so long as it can definitely be done.

here's some pics of what i'm after:
http://www.mijfenders.com/Gallery/TL...lery/index.htm

I'd be interested to know your opinions, or even if it might be more cost-effective to get a MIM and get a bigsby fitted.

Thanks, jody.

jwells393 · April 25th, 2008, 02:34 PM

I'm not familiar with the Jaguar bridge problem you mentioned. Perhaps you could elaborate. This looks like the typical bridge used with the B-5 Bigsby.

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SixString821 · April 25th, 2008, 02:50 PM

you're right, that is the same bridge as is typically used in jags and jazzmasters. i had alot of problems with my mij jazzmaster bridge as well, but i alleviated the problems by using thread-lok on the saddle adjustment screws.

Jode · April 26th, 2008, 11:27 AM

I had a tune-o-matic bridge fitted to my jag, and it works really well. would that be worth doing?

April 25th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jode TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow Age: 26 Posts: 37	72 Thinline w/Bigsby - bridge problems? Hi folks, Having sought some advice last year, and ended up with a cracking MIM 60's tele on the back of it, i'm hoping that you kind people might be able to help me out again... I'm a fender lover through-and-through, but, being the only guitarist in my band (which plays country-ish, lemonheads/pavement/teenage fanclub style), i'm finding i need a bit more oomph... so, i'm thinking perhaps a 72 thinline, probably japanese. My main question concerns the bridge... it looks suspiciously like the kind of thing you see on jags/jazzmasters, which cost me about £150 to put right on my jag... and here in scotland, the guitar's gonna cost about £900 ($1800) in the first place. so... will the bridge have the same obvious jaguar problems? I wouldn't really mind spending extra to sort it out, so long as it can definitely be done. here's some pics of what i'm after: http://www.mijfenders.com/Gallery/TL...lery/index.htm I'd be interested to know your opinions, or even if it might be more cost-effective to get a MIM and get a bigsby fitted. Thanks, jody.

April 25th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	I'm not familiar with the Jaguar bridge problem you mentioned. Perhaps you could elaborate. This looks like the typical bridge used with the B-5 Bigsby. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 25th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
SixString821 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delaware Age: 22 Posts: 283	you're right, that is the same bridge as is typically used in jags and jazzmasters. i had alot of problems with my mij jazzmaster bridge as well, but i alleviated the problems by using thread-lok on the saddle adjustment screws.

April 26th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jode TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow Age: 26 Posts: 37	I had a tune-o-matic bridge fitted to my jag, and it works really well. would that be worth doing?