Top Loader Options

[unbridled]

What top-loader options are available? I know Rondo's Antiquity is a top-loader, as are some of the Ebay cheapies. Any others you know of? I'm looking for one to use as a project for some mods and experiments.

 

[jchabalk]

You could always swap the bridge on most any tele to a top loader. I just put together a tele with a top loader bridge plate that's also drilled for ferrules so i've got both options. or even string through for the wound strings and top load for the others (Eek! )

 

[Wildeman]

I have a older Affinity with a killer Alder body that's a top loader, it's a great guitar.

 

[Gardo]

I have a Squier Affinity top loader., not sure about the new ones though.

 

[Gardo]

I have a older Affinity with a killer Alder body that's a top loader, it's a great guitar.

Great minds think alike

 

[middy]

Wilkinson Tele bridges are drilled for top loading.

 

[Gaylord Amsterdam]

I have a older Affinity with a killer Alder body that's a top loader, it's a great guitar.

I have a Squier Affinity top loader., not sure about the new ones though.

I have one too, I think they are all string through now. I upgraded to steel saddles and it's been one of the most reliable well playing guitars I've owned.

 

[Tarkus60]

My 92 MIM tele is a top loader I put this bridge on her.

 

[fenderchamp]

most of my tele's have top load/holes and ferrules. Sometimes top loading creates the need for a different setup on the guitar, so be aware of that I guess.

 

[unbridled]

My 94 MIM is a top-loader, but I don't want to experiment on it, which is why I'm asking. I've got it like I want it.

 

[Wildeman]

My 92 MIM tele is a top loader I put this bridge on her.

That bridge is one of the upgrades I did to my affinity, I have steel saddles though, it's a nice part.

 

[ABetterTelePlayer]

Top loaders Teles are amazing, underrated really!

My next Tele will probably be a top loader

 

[yegbert]

You might want to check out this eBay seller, he mods a lot of Fender vintage style bridgeplates for toploading and in other ways. I find it rewarding to do my own drilling mods like that, but if you aren’t inclined to do that, you might like one of his.

 

[Flaneur]

Early '90s, Squier (Silver Series) Japanese build.

(The Quarter Pounder was added later. )

 

[gkterry]

wilkinson makes a bridge plate that is a top-loader and a string thru. I have seen it with and without their logo on it/ While it is fairly expensive, I would not consider it poor quality at all.
I actually prefer top loader and have them on my Teles when possible.