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Matt Plescher · August 4th, 2003, 05:53 PM

I have a MIM standard with string through bridge and six saddles. I am perfectly happy with the sound (B Lawrence 280/290s)

But all the bridge talk has got me curious- what happens when you switch to a different bridge or three barrel saddle? Enough of a change to save up and try just for curiousity's sake?

Or should I leave well enough alone and quit with the GAS?

By the way, I don't play country and am not trying to maximize twang. I like a smoother, less treble sound.

Thanks
Matt

bo · August 4th, 2003, 06:22 PM

It'll improve your sustain AND help maximize your twang. However, if you're happy just keep it the way it is. You won't need any special processes or parts to maximize your intonation.

Telecaster · August 4th, 2003, 06:42 PM

broke, don't fix it! I have found that with the 3 saddles I get more of a what I call a "Biting" sound from my Tele's, not trebbley though. If you are happy with the sound you get, leave it alone. We always seem to be on a quest for tone. Your idea of tone will be different than my idea of tone. If we all agreed on tone we would all be playing the same guitar, with the same pickups, out of the same amps, with the same cords, same strings and same picks. If you found it, stay with it. It's cheaper in the long run.

Rivers · August 4th, 2003, 06:51 PM

I've got what appear to be Steel saddles...it's still a 3 piece though seems to twang and bite quite nicely.

What are the tonal diffs.between Brass and Steel?

August 4th, 2003, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt Plescher Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 837	tele bridge/saddle comparison I have a MIM standard with string through bridge and six saddles. I am perfectly happy with the sound (B Lawrence 280/290s) But all the bridge talk has got me curious- what happens when you switch to a different bridge or three barrel saddle? Enough of a change to save up and try just for curiousity's sake? Or should I leave well enough alone and quit with the GAS? By the way, I don't play country and am not trying to maximize twang. I like a smoother, less treble sound. Thanks Matt __________________ She's not your satellite She doesn't miss you So turn off your smoke machine And Marshall stack

August 4th, 2003, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Telecaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 182	If it Ain't.... broke, don't fix it! I have found that with the 3 saddles I get more of a what I call a "Biting" sound from my Tele's, not trebbley though. If you are happy with the sound you get, leave it alone. We always seem to be on a quest for tone. Your idea of tone will be different than my idea of tone. If we all agreed on tone we would all be playing the same guitar, with the same pickups, out of the same amps, with the same cords, same strings and same picks. If you found it, stay with it. It's cheaper in the long run. __________________ I have the gear, now all I need to do is learn to play music with it!

August 4th, 2003, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
bo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,276	It'll improve your sustain AND help maximize your twang. However, if you're happy just keep it the way it is. You won't need any special processes or parts to maximize your intonation.

August 4th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rivers TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19	I've got what appear to be Steel saddles...it's still a 3 piece though seems to twang and bite quite nicely. What are the tonal diffs.between Brass and Steel?

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