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Bridge for a La Cab build--which one?

Discussion in 'Other T-Types and Partscasters' started by mrkgtr, Jul 14, 2014.

  1. Jul 14, 2014 #1
    mrkgtr

    mrkgtr TDPRI Member

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    I just bought a brand new body off ebay that is routed for a Filtertron bridge pickup with a rear control route, so I thought I'd build a La Cab. But here's where I'm running into a rub: the pre-drilled start holes for the bridge/tail piece don't match what I'm used to for Telecasters. There are three holes behind the six string holes, measuring about 1-13/16" center-to-center from the first hole to the third hole. I presume these are standard for some variety of bridge/tail piece, but I have no idea which one. Ideally, I'd like to mount a three saddle Tele style bridge with compensated saddles. Does anyone out there know of a bridge that will work with this configuration?

    Thanks, folks!!
     
  2. Jul 17, 2014 #2
    euro

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    You should try to contact the seller first, as he built it.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2014 #3
    doof

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    i know many people replace the factory bridge on MIM La Cabronitas with a standard MIA Strat hardtail bridge... would that work for you?
     
  4. Jul 21, 2014 #4
    slapshot

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    this is a solid bet for what you'd like to use and i'd just simply be drilling new holes to mount it
    http://www.wdmusic.com/product10281.html
    although you can find it half that price ...

    i work in mm so not 100% if these jive with your hole measurements?
    http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and...trem_Bridges/Top-Loading_Hardtail_Bridge.html
    you could put some individual brass saddles on there
    http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and...Non-trem_Bridges/Hipshot_Hardtail_Bridge.html
    the Hipshot not sure what other saddles
     
  5. Jul 21, 2014 #5
    joeford

    joeford Friend of Leo's

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    sounds like the bridges they use on thinlines and hardtail strats...

    callaham makes one that fits:

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  6. Jul 21, 2014 #6
    joeford

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    this is probably the bridge they had in mind:
    [​IMG]
     
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