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I'm looking to replace the bridge on my parts tele and am considering this part. It appeals because the plate will allow for top and through string loading. I've not used Wilkinson bits before, and I wonder if anyone has any comments on this part in particular.
At £20 its not going to break the bank if I don't like it, but any opinions would be welcome.
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Through stringing only though
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Thank you both for the feedback - it's appreciated. The crappy pot metal one on my self assembled tele is certainly the guitar's weak link.
It seems that hybrid loading tele bridges are a bit thin on the ground, unless you modify an existing plate.
Gotoh may end up getting the nod.
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
I also carry a few Gotoh bridges, which are very good quality and definitely a step up on the Wikinson. However once again no top-load option.
Another plus point with the Wilkinson is if you have a wound G you can flip the centre saddle over and it will intonate better.
This is helpful - thanks all.
@rossi - I agree with you. Toploading is something that I like, I suppose being down to me using an old toploading Squier in my formative days. Whilst I string through probably nine thenths of the time - as I have only one tele - it's nice to retain the option to string it in another way.
Thinking about it, maybe the answer is another tele, rather than a new bridge!