TB-5140-001

Joe Barden Telecaster Bridge - Vintage

Joe Barden Telecaster Bridge - Vintage

NZ$123.00
Joe Barden Tele Bridges
Availability: In stock
SKU
APTB5140-001

Joe Barden Custom Vintage Model bridge for Telecaster®.  The original tilt compensated bridge.

Joe Barden American Standard Tele Bridgeplate and Saddle Kit for Telecasters solves all of the structural problems and intonation issues inherent in the original parts. The heavily plated Bridgeplate is made of the same material as the original, but slightly thicker, making the plate less prone to unwanted squeal.

Using the originally spec'd material ensures that the vintage tone and slightly microphonic nature of your Telecaster will not be lost. In addition, the Bridgeplate features a Danny Gatton-inspired scoop at the front of the treble sidewall, a tremendous aid to fingerpickers who find the sidewall obtrusive.

The Bridgeplate has two additional mounting holes at the front edge to provide secure fastening at all four corners. Use of these mounting holes is optional.

The Saddles

The Joe Barden saddles (3 come with the Bridgeplate Assembly) are also made to vintage specs, using the brass material, but have their adjustment holes drilled at three different angles to provide correct intonation for all six strings, each of which requires a different saddle position.

As an added feature, the outside saddles are notched under the "E" strings, like the vintage '53 saddles. This notch helps correct the "loud outside string" problem common to many Telecasters, and adds additional height adjustment capability, while retaining an important and authentic vintage design spec.

This model retrofits vintage styled Telecasters and similarly made guitars. Installation requires no modification to vintage instruments that would otherwise alter their unique vintage character.

Features

  • Original material for vintage tone
  • Scooped for easier fingerpicking
  • Thicker for less squeal
  • Nickel Finish with screws.
  • 2-3/16" string spacing.
More Information
Brand Joe Barden