Saddle Upgrades For Tele?

[Teahead]

I have Graphtech replacements on my Tele, I got them because I used to break strings often on stage. I have calmed my right arm with the passing of time and would now like to replace the Graphtechs with a three piece brass type.

I am clueless as to what might be available and would appreciate any suggestions or links that you think I should check out. Please also comment on how suggested replacements might influence tone, tuning stability, intonation and playability?

I have few expectations, merely hoping to spice up my sound with a little more articulation, bite, character and sparkle. The guitar in question is a lowly US Std. Tele with Kinman Broadcaster pick ups and gauge 11 strings dropped a semi-tone... if that helps in any way?

Many thanks in anticipation of your help.

[TimBascom]

There are several types to consider.

Here's some links for you to explore. I like the K-T-S Titanium saddles myself....but I've also had very good luck with the Callaham saddles:

http://www.k-t-s.com/english/products/pr08wd.html

Links:

www.k-t-s.com (http://www.k-t-s.com)

www.callahamguitars.com (http://www.callahamguitars.com)

www.glendaleguitars.com (http://www.glendaleguitars.com)

[stucker]

The Wilkinson Adjustable Compensated Tele Bridge has worked very well for me on my Grosh. Many Suhr Teles have these.

http://www.stewmac.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=SERVE&sku=5071&ITEM=catalog/sku.html

[Jon C]

I put a Glendale Twang set on my great '63 RI Tele and they are terrific!

[GDSblues]

You can find another good choice here. http://www.projectconsultants.com/gtsaddles.htm

[Realfi]

I put a set of Glendale stainless on my '98 Tele and have found them to have more accurate intonation than the Callaham brass I'd had on there for some years.

I also put KTS saddles on my Tele Junior which certainly increased the ring factor on this guitar (set neck, mahogany, chambered body). They may be too bright for a more standard Tele style though.

[Bryan T]

I have the Glendale brass saddles on my Nocaster and really appreciate them. Great intonation and a very well thought-out design. Worth the $50. I'm pretty sure they are having a sale on bridge/saddle sets right now for $99.

Bryan

[PaulM]

I like the K-T-S Titanium saddles myself....

+1. FWIW, I am informed that the detemple titaniums I bought were made by KTS. I also have callaham brass, as well as a variety of fender saddles. Love the titaniums, not overly bright, as one poster conjectured. Loads of sustain, like the way they sound.