Glendale bridge- magnetic vs. non-magnetic

[Easydog]

Glendale seems to be going to a non magnetic bridge as standard. Thinking seriously of getting a Vintage G-dale bridge for my Am Std tele & not sure what the pros/cons of a magnetic bridge are? (feedback maybe?) does it even matter? The magnetic bridges are the ones on sale and I just dont know why I wouldnt want one. Any opinions? pls educate me.
-Easy

 

[JCollins]

I don't think he's going to non-magnetic as a standard. He offers stainless steel bridgeplates which will now only come non-magnetic. He also offers the cold-rolled steel bridgeplates, which are magnetic.

His use of the terms "magnetic" and "non-magnetic" are not exactly correct. Well, "non-magnetic" is correct, since the bridgeplates are not, themselves, magnets. The bridgeplates he calls "magnetic" are not, themselves, magnetic, but they are ferrous, which means they can attract magnets.

His current offering of a "magnetic" cold rolled steel bridgeplate is a faithful replica of the original Tele bridgeplate. You would be interested in such a plate if you want a traditional Tele sound. The non-magnetic, stainless steel plates will emphasize the twang. (That's how my ears perceive it.)

 

[Easydog]

So the magnetic has nothing to do with sound really?

 

[0le FUZZY]

...I alwayz uze the mag-a-nute-tick wonz.

...After much conversation with Dale on this subject and after haffin tried both onna same TELECASTER I cornclude its subjective IMHO which iss a change of mind on my part.

...How-sum-ever at high volume and live (on stage) I like the TELECASTER noise the mag-a-nute-tick provides. I doubt yew kin tell the difference jes sittin roun pickin at low volume.

...Watt ever yew dew stick with Dale. He iss all knowin on iss stuff.

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...Watt ever yew dew be sure and mark the rench sew yew kin fine it later. This iss the onlee thang I dislike bout the Glendales.
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[JCollins]

I think it is the material, rather than whether or not it attracts a magnet, that makes the difference. I have Glendale stainless steel bridgeplates on my two Teles, one is magnetic, the other is non-magnetic. There seems to be a slight difference between the two, but it is not as significant a difference as you would get by using different saddles (as in, heat treated steel vs. brass). You would hear a difference between cold rolled steel and stainless steel.

 

[Easydog]

Just ordered a "Stainless Steel American Standard Vintage magnetic." bridge. $50.00 closeout. YEAH! anyone know anything about inexpensive saddles (stew mac)?

 

[Flat357]

When I bought a few bridgeplates etc , postage was free from Dale , and that was across the pond too .
Wouldn't it be worth getting the saddles there also ?
I think by the time you spend money for postage elsewhere , there won't be too much in it , and the saddles he does are possibly the best i've ever had
I have both the magnetic , and non magnetic which I used for the Barden rails , though i'm not sure it would have made a huge difference which type i'd used .
Good luck regardless .

Edit :
I see they are more expensive now though after looking , as I got everything in a sale last year so things were cheap for me

 

[skydawg]

Tried to order a bridge plate tonight. No blackguards, No right handed vintage, only thing left is stainless. oh well what do you think of callaham?

 

[JCollins]

Send him a message, asking when the blackguard bridgeplates will be back in stock. He'll get back to you.

 

[Easydog]

When I called, Dale picked up the line on his cell phone from the shop! He was very helpful & kind, so I'm sure he'll get back to you.

 

[boris bubbanov]

Had I not converted my Am Se earlier to a vintage specs 'ashtray' plate (with 6 extra holes), I'd have bought that close out plate.
Dale's got this new thin titanium plate, sounds worth investigating. My impression is he does not think the thickness of the stock Fender vintage plate was the problem, rather the material and the quality of manufacture. Bill Callaham's plates are heavier, of course the sound is different, and I think it is excellent. Highly recommended.

If you have limited funds, buy the Stewart MacDonald #0099 bridge plate assembly with the threaded saddles, but buy the 3 brass compensated saddles as well, and put those threaded ones aside, put the brass on instead.
Is it better than the Glendale or Callaham? I don't think so, but it is better than most plates and saddles on MIM Telecasters and even Hwy One, I submit.

BUbbanov