B&W vs Glaser

[Shadow5150]

Im building a esquire tele and am gonna install a G bender on it
I own a tele with a forrest lee
And another with a glaser
Imo the glaser is amazing
So much adjustability and quiet as heck

The forrest lee is not bad but i cant adjust tension and it squeaks pretty bad

Now im looking at a B&W bender as it looks like a best of both worlds

My question is how does it compare in quality to the Glaser Bender

 

[Wampler Pedals]

I have one of both. I like them both but for different reasons. I probably prefer the "feel" of the Glaser more, and the convenience of being able to change between B and G bending is great. However, the saddle on the glaser for the B and G is one piece, rather than an individual piece, and some may not like that for intonation purposes (but if you're using to using barrels then it's probably not a big deal). The B&W works great and retains the original saddle but it's a little more "spongey" comparatively. Both work perfectly well, hold in tune, require very little upkeep etc.

 

[Shadow5150]

I have one of both. I like them both but for different reasons. I probably prefer the "feel" of the Glaser more, and the convenience of being able to change between B and G bending is great. However, the saddle on the glaser for the B and G is one piece, rather than an individual piece, and some may not like that for intonation purposes (but if you're using to using barrels then it's probably not a big deal). The B&W works great and retains the original saddle but it's a little more "spongey" comparatively. Both work perfectly well, hold in tune, require very little upkeep etc.

Thats good to know
Ive been on the fence on which bender to get. Im putting it into a Esquire body
But its an original dpec esquire so body depth is 1.5” vs 1.75 tele spec

Messaged a few people many said thats too thin to install a Bender

Only ones i heard from with a yes or maybe was B&W and McVay
Ive messaged glaser many times with no response

 

[steveintampa]

The Glaser. You can use it in B or G.

 

[Silverface]

I suggest calling Glaser's shop - he or one of his guys may be able answer more quickly than by email.

Also, Joe recently got back from the NAMM show so his emails are probably really backed up.