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Post subject: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:13 am
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What are my options?
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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:54 am
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Options: endless.

Many MIM Standards accept a vintage style three saddle bridge quite easily.
But with some fitting & modding, just about any Tele will accept just about any three saddle bridge.

And if you want better help, year and model of your guitar would help.


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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:36 am
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Ok, good to know.

I have a 2001 MIM Standard. I'm not a fan of the 6 saddle look. That is the only reason I'd like to swap it out for a 3 barrel.

Thanks again!


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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:57 am
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3 barrels bridge is not easy to have strings in tune and is not in tune like a 6 saddles.

But 3 barrel look great


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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:48 am
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I agree!
Now i need to find one that fits...


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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:32 am
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A couple years ago I bought a tele knockoff from Rondo Music for $100 (that I later turned into an Esquire). It came with a Wilkinson 3 barrel bridge that went right on one of my MIM Teles. That also allowed me to put an ashtray on for looks. As a side note, I took the staggered brass barrels from the Wilkinson and traded them for the steel barrels on my Classic 50's Tele. A lot of possible combinations, and they all perform well. Have fun.


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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:12 pm
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I picked up a Joe Barden Bridge and added Vintage Noiseless pick ups to my MIM 2008 Alpine White Telecaster. I got the Bridge at Allparts for 55.00 back then and the price has not changed. Having said that I saw one on Amazon for 49.00...


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Post subject: Re: I'm looking for a 3 barrel bridge for an MIM Tele
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 9:11 pm
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Assuming it is a 4 screw bridge it is an easy swap for a traditional vintage ash tray bridge from numerous sources.

If it is a 3 screw bridge your options are greatly reduced. You can get replacements on Ebay if you search hard or (very expensive) Glendale Guitars in the US.

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