Highline Guitars I bought it from stewmac to put on a tele that I’m building and I haven’t gotten the chance to use it yet lmao but I have to say it’s definitely a good quality bridge
Would love to see a video showing the adjustment on these as I can’t find anything showing how they adjust, how simple or difficult it is to adjust them.
Two of my all time heroes when it comes to guitar luthiering and hardware design. Damn I would love to shake both of your hands gents - Dan for his tutorials and Trevor for his great hardware and pickups at affordable prices for mere mortals. Also love his partnership with JHS and some of the Vintage guitars can put certain bigger names to shame for build quality and playability.
I have one of these but I never really got my intonation better than I could with the original one. When you adjust the barrels, the strings sit differently on each side, and it throws off the spacing.
The 2-string saddle design that swivels is an interesting set-up. Are there any situations where intonation of one string does not allow perfect intonation of the other string attached to that particular saddle? For example if you set the intonation of one string perfectly, and then move on to the other string, and that requires the saddle to rotate or swivel, you automatically shift the position of the first string which will change its intonation.
@@josephtravers777 That would work. Although it would not produce "perfect" intonation due to the different thicknesses and vibrational characteristics of the two adjacent strings. Pedantic I know, but I really cant see how this system can produce perfect intonation for each individual string. More of an average for two strings, which is fine for almost all playing (apart from the upper frets) As much as I like the original Tele design I changed the ashtray to a chromed "L" plate that enabled individual string intonation adjustment.
I do not understand your point. This bridge does allow perfect intonation like a strat or tune-o-matic bridge. The initial intonation process would take longer but that’s the trade off for having 3 saddles.
@@Jakeman90210 Maybe I wasnt clear. What if the locations for the 2 strings to be perfectly intonated are both forward or backward of the centre adjusting screw, but at different distances? You cant adjust for both strings.
I have yet to find a review of these saddles. Anyone know of one? I"ve had the compensated ones on my Tele for 4 years, but wonder IF I could get better intonation with these adjustable ones, especially with .009's
Are these saddles available on their own? I love the idea but i want to keep the aesthetic of my original fender stamped bridge. I have the other Wilkinson style saddles but these seem more precise.
I love that Trevor doesn't try to sell snake oil... To many so called guitar buffs like to talk capacitors & the secret to tone & sound. Just tell it like Trevor tells it. That's why i like this man.
I love to do a sound comparison with what you guys were talking about the three stack vs the six. The intonation much different? Apparently so. Tnx for your input.
It is easy enough to show that a three barrel Tele bridge always involves compromise on intonation. You just cannot get intonation spot on over all six strings with a traditional Tele bridge. 4 or 5 cents is about as close as you can get - it varies with string gauge and action height. Even the three saddle designs with fixed compensation result in an error of 2 or 3 cents. In theory the Wilkinson bridge with swivel saddles should allow close to perfection.
His stuff is quite good, and I’ve had good success with it. However - Glendale bridges and compensated saddles with matching string ferrels are better to me. I like a stainless bridge,with aluminum and titanium on a pine body- for a steel bridge, aluminum and brass
Avoid compensated saddles that are not relieved underneath. These saddles are large, full barrel with no underneath relief. If you like low action, you won't be able to get it, no matter how straight you adjust the neck. They are well made and very solid saddles that did help with intonation. But I went back to my original uncompensated barrels because they did have a bevel on the bottom. I adjusted the intonation pretty close and I can live with the slight imperfection. I'd rather have the low action than perfect intonation. Not bad saddles, but not for me.
Trevor talks about the effect of the Telecaster bridge and of the steel elevator plate under the pickup (apparently that is what Leo Fender called it) on the magnetic field around the pickup. He implies it has a significant effect on the sound of the Tele bridge pickup as though this is a well established fact. Is there any measured experimental proof that this is the case? I suspect the mechanical vibration characteristics of the bridge are far more important.
His pitch is all great and such. But it would have been nice, if he had shown, how to manipulate each individual string rest for more length or less length of the string.
Why not brass saddles? I've tried high quality cold rolled steel VS brass and to my ears brass is what I prefer hands down. So I wouldn't use this bridge for that reason alone.
Near-perfect intonation is attainable with three saddles even if it means bending the intonation screws ala Danny Gatton...i hope Wilkinsons come in brass cuz stainless steel's too bright for my Tele.
??? I don't know why so many people regard Leo Fender as perfect. Over time he constantly tweaked and improved his designs. He did always try to make things as simple as possible. The original Precision Bass had only two saddles and the original Tele only three saddles for intonation because he thought he could get away with it as close enough.
The closer the better but experienced players realize you have to play a guitar in tune and I've never had a problem with a standard tele bridge. When did James Burtons guitar ever sound out of tune, for instance?
I didn't realize the amount of thought Trevor put into this bridge. And if StewMac carries it, it's got to be the cat's meow.
Highline Guitars I bought it from stewmac to put on a tele that I’m building and I haven’t gotten the chance to use it yet lmao but I have to say it’s definitely a good quality bridge
Would love to see a video showing the adjustment on these as I can’t find anything showing how they adjust, how simple or difficult it is to adjust them.
Thank you Trev Wilkinson for these saddles!
I use them on all my Tele-bridge guitars. Also I convinced all my friends so they use those too.
Good to see you Dan Erlewine! Respect to Trevor Wilkinson, too!
Trew Wilkinson is a hero! 🔥
Two of my all time heroes when it comes to guitar luthiering and hardware design. Damn I would love to shake both of your hands gents - Dan for his tutorials and Trevor for his great hardware and pickups at affordable prices for mere mortals. Also love his partnership with JHS and some of the Vintage guitars can put certain bigger names to shame for build quality and playability.
bought the more trad compensated bridge saddles, took 20 minutes to fit and setup and now my guitar intonates "perfectly" on all strings. Thanks Trev
Just got one of these for my tele build. It has the compensated brass saddles. Hoping for good results.
I wish they did a demo on how it rotates. How does it work? I can't find any info or pics.
1 saddle is split into 2 shifting pieces, up and down?
No videos but there are a few websites that explain in a short paragraph with stock photos how they work. It is odd that Stewmac didn't do a demo.
Have them on two of my teles. Intonate perfectly, but more difficult to palm mute.
I have one of these but I never really got my intonation better than I could with the original one. When you adjust the barrels, the strings sit differently on each side, and it throws off the spacing.
Fred Wilkinson is a treasure. I swapped out his bridge on my Tele clone. Awesomeness.
Will it fit a Squier classic vibe 60s telecaster? Thanks!
The 2-string saddle design that swivels is an interesting set-up. Are there any situations where intonation of one string does not allow perfect intonation of the other string attached to that particular saddle? For example if you set the intonation of one string perfectly, and then move on to the other string, and that requires the saddle to rotate or swivel, you automatically shift the position of the first string which will change its intonation.
Petra Kann there is also adjustment to move saddles but it wasnt mentioned in the video. you can see 3 philips screws at end for adjusting.
You would have to get adjacent strings same cents sharp or flat, then move saddle to compensate for both strings simultaneously.
@@josephtravers777 That would work. Although it would not produce "perfect" intonation due to the different thicknesses and vibrational characteristics of the two adjacent strings. Pedantic I know, but I really cant see how this system can produce perfect intonation for each individual string. More of an average for two strings, which is fine for almost all playing (apart from the upper frets)
As much as I like the original Tele design I changed the ashtray to a chromed "L" plate that enabled individual string intonation adjustment.
I do not understand your point. This bridge does allow perfect intonation like a strat or tune-o-matic bridge. The initial intonation process would take longer but that’s the trade off for having 3 saddles.
@@Jakeman90210 Maybe I wasnt clear. What if the locations for the 2 strings to be perfectly intonated are both forward or backward of the centre adjusting screw, but at different distances? You cant adjust for both strings.
I have yet to find a review of these saddles. Anyone know of one? I"ve had the compensated ones on my Tele for 4 years, but wonder IF I could get better intonation with these adjustable ones, especially with .009's
It's the only thing I will use on a Tele. They are great
Are these saddles available on their own? I love the idea but i want to keep the aesthetic of my original fender stamped bridge. I have the other Wilkinson style saddles but these seem more precise.
Wilkinson hardware is probably the best choice you can make for the price. I love their vintage split shaft tuners
I love that Trevor doesn't try to sell snake oil... To many so called guitar buffs like to talk capacitors & the secret to tone & sound. Just tell it like Trevor tells it. That's why i like this man.
Dunning-Kruger
Will that fit on a 2019 Fender AmPro Tele?
Really knows what he's talking about Trev.
I prefer the gotoh compensated saddles.
I'd like to hear Mr. Wilkinson talk about how his headless bridge design was given to him by Hayashi Nobuaki, founder of Atlansia Guitars.
I love to do a sound comparison with what you guys were talking about the three stack vs the six. The intonation much different? Apparently so. Tnx for your input.
It is easy enough to show that a three barrel Tele bridge always involves compromise on intonation. You just cannot get intonation spot on over all six strings with a traditional Tele bridge. 4 or 5 cents is about as close as you can get - it varies with string gauge and action height. Even the three saddle designs with fixed compensation result in an error of 2 or 3 cents.
In theory the Wilkinson bridge with swivel saddles should allow close to perfection.
Is the Wilkinson by Sung-il version-that I found online-of this fake?
His stuff is quite good, and I’ve had good success with it. However - Glendale bridges and compensated saddles with matching string ferrels are better to me. I like a stainless bridge,with aluminum and titanium on a pine body- for a steel bridge, aluminum and brass
Why doesn't someone make a sing string compensating saddle ? Seems some enough
Were you asleep when you posted this?
Sounds better than the Vice-Grips I used - Albeit, my Tele does intonate well.
Avoid compensated saddles that are not relieved underneath. These saddles are large, full barrel with no underneath relief. If you like low action, you won't be able to get it, no matter how straight you adjust the neck. They are well made and very solid saddles that did help with intonation. But I went back to my original uncompensated barrels because they did have a bevel on the bottom. I adjusted the intonation pretty close and I can live with the slight imperfection. I'd rather have the low action than perfect intonation. Not bad saddles, but not for me.
So you wouldn't consider shimming the neck?
@@ResoBridge ... or, simply file off some of the underside of the saddle? Brass files pretty easily.
2:11 Dan wanted to say something
Trevor talks about the effect of the Telecaster bridge and of the steel elevator plate under the pickup (apparently that is what Leo Fender called it) on the magnetic field around the pickup. He implies it has a significant effect on the sound of the Tele bridge pickup as though this is a well established fact. Is there any measured experimental proof that this is the case? I suspect the mechanical vibration characteristics of the bridge are far more important.
6 saddle bridges just make more sense.. but I love my Teles ❤️
It's electronically complicated because the plate is magnetic and affects the sound.
I heard they switched from Made in Korea to Made in China. Is this true?
Dan you probably don't remember me but you have been the cat for years.Im from A2A to back in the60s...
His pitch is all great and such. But it would have been nice, if he had shown, how to manipulate each individual string rest for more length or less length of the string.
Why not brass saddles? I've tried high quality cold rolled steel VS brass and to my ears brass is what I prefer hands down. So I wouldn't use this bridge for that reason alone.
Tele Caster they are brass saddles, it’s the plate he’s talking about.
Near-perfect intonation is attainable with three saddles even if it means bending the intonation screws ala Danny Gatton...i hope Wilkinsons come in brass cuz stainless steel's too bright for my Tele.
A Tele intonates just fine, if you use a wound G like it was designed for.
My Tele using friends tell me that all this intonation chatter is just a bunch of hoo hah anyway. They say just get it close and forget about it. 😎
Wilkinson, 0. Leo Fender, 1. Fender wins everytime. Never question Leo Fender. He knew what he was doing.
Personally I prefer my guitars perfectly intonated but I agreed Leo's engineering is legendary.
??? I don't know why so many people regard Leo Fender as perfect. Over time he constantly tweaked and improved his designs. He did always try to make things as simple as possible. The original Precision Bass had only two saddles and the original Tele only three saddles for intonation because he thought he could get away with it as close enough.
@@ResoBridge that's the definition of great engineering, a design that is good enough to stand the test of time and sell by the bucket load.
Perfect Intonation is a myth!
The closer the better but experienced players realize you have to play a guitar in tune and I've never had a problem with a standard tele bridge. When did James Burtons guitar ever sound out of tune, for instance?
@@TeleCaster66 I think he means that all tuning systems involve some compromise unless you play in only one key and use Just intonation.