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Telecaster squeal/feedback - bridgeplate problem

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by Mr_Martin, Jan 25, 2021.

  1. Jan 25, 2021 #1
    Mr_Martin

    Mr_Martin Tele-Afflicted

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    I built a partcaster a while ago. So far so good.

    At higher Volumes there was a terrible squeal, i thought it's the pickup.
    So i put a Humbucker in it, same problem. So i read it could be the bridge plate.

    I bought a half bridge and tried it, problem solved.

    Nice sideeffect: because the humbucker is mounted direct to the body
    there is less harsh heights and a more "woody" tone, hard to describe.
    And i like the looks.

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  2. Jan 25, 2021 #2
    Dacious

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    The bridgeplate can vibrate - two common tricks were small countersunk screws in leading edge, and melt wax from a candle and stick it down.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2021 #3
    Mr_Martin

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    This is my 10th Telecaster in my life but i never had this problem.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2021 #4
    Dacious

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    I'd say it's likely the bridge pickup is borderline.
     
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