Tele Saddles

[FenderAmpGas]

I'm upgrading a CIJ '52 Reissue Telecaster and want to put on some compensated brass saddles. Right now I'm looking at the Callaham saddles and the Wilkinson saddles.

Of the 2 which would you recommend? Any other brands that I should look at?

Thanks!

[harryjmic]

I have the Callahams and I like them, but the main reason I have them is because of the bridge plate. To me this the piece of hardware to buy if you want to improve your tele.

[FenderAmpGas]

I have the Callaham trem block in my Strat and it's made a big difference. I'll have to add the tele bridge plate to my list of upgrades.

Thanks!

[KLB]

Originally posted by FenderAmpGas
I'm upgrading a CIJ '52 Reissue Telecaster and want to put on some compensated brass saddles. Right now I'm looking at the Callaham saddles and the Wilkinson saddles.

Of the 2 which would you recommend? Any other brands that I should look at?

Thanks!

The Callaham saddles are approximately compensated.

With the Wilkinson, you can get EXACT intonation, and still have the benefits of the two-strings per saddle down pressure, brass mass, etc. The TONE is there.

The latest Callaham steel bridge tray may be superior to the Wilkinson and that on your Tele, however.

[JMintzer]

I put a set of Callaham saddles on my RI Nocaster Relic. I couldn't be happier!

Well, if they weren't so shiny, I'd be happier... ;)


Jamie

[KLB]

Just spotted this Wilkinson Vintage Tele Intonated Bridge on E-Bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41406&item=7308355405&rd=1

[roknfnrol]

DeTemple Titanium Saddes (probably somewhat comparable to the Callaham Steel saddes).

[adelphi710]

i have the callaham vintage style bridge w/ brass saddles and the plate. i can't seem to get the intonation right however. i'm wondering if i should replace the callaham saddles w/ the wilkinson ones? or if i should just get some regular non-compensated saddles and get the earvana nut?

[stratofied]

ny other brands that I should look at?
Check here.
http://www.glendaleguitars.com/saddles.htm

[Bonedance]

The Glendales have been getting great press ( along with Callaham ) over on the TDPRI.

I recently put a set or Graph Tech Tusq IOS on my tele repalcieng non-comp brass saddles. I really like the IOS. Similar in design to the Wilkenson but different material.

[GDSblues]

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