Who Makes This Style of Tele Bridge?

[Dutchman]

A picture is worth a 1000 words!

[velorush]

My wife went out and purchased a WalMart First Act guitar for my son when he was around five years old. The original bridge was a piece of bent metal that was placed way too close to the nut for any hope of playing in tune. I bought this inexpensive Guitar Fetish bridge ($12), put it in the correct position and it tuned up nicely. 

ETA: okay, that one is Out of Stock. There's this one for about the same price and also in stock, but doesn't mount on all four corners like your example. Both bridges are top-loaded rather than though body if that is an issue.

Edited July 16, 2025 by velorush

[topekatj]

There’s a brand name stamped in the base plate— Where did the image come from?

[Dutchman]

On 7/16/2025 at 5:00 PM, topekatj said:

There’s a brand name stamped in the base plate— Where did the image come from?

It's from a Melancon Custom T. Someone removed the original and replaced it with a Fender Ash Tray model. Gerard Melancon has passed so getting one from him is impossible.

[topekatj]

@Dutchman

Closest I can find is for a Gibson Nighthawk 

https://reverb.com/item/59922205-advanced-plating-1290c-contemporary-series-nighthawk-bridge-fits-gibson-chrome

[tbonesullivan]

Pretty sure that's a Gotoh hardtail bridge. Carvin used to use them on their "bolt" series guitars. Great bridges. So what if they don't look cool?

https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/bridges-and-tailpieces/bridges-and-tailpieces-for-electric-guitar/gotoh-hardtail-bridge?queryid=1aca60c2c573fb3bf19e4cb68f5dfa40

[Dutchman]

On 7/18/2025 at 9:55 PM, tbonesullivan said:

Pretty sure that's a Gotoh hardtail bridge. Carvin used to use them on their "bolt" series guitars. Great bridges. So what if they don't look cool?

https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/bridges-and-tailpieces/bridges-and-tailpieces-for-electric-guitar/gotoh-hardtail-bridge?queryid=1aca60c2c573fb3bf19e4cb68f5dfa40

Thank you! I think you nailed it. Now to get that Melancon at a great price!!!

[JGale]

Ooooo. Get it in Gold!

[cmatthes]

On 7/16/2025 at 11:38 AM, Dutchman said:

A picture is worth a 1000 words!

Looks like a Wilkinson.

[RobB]

On 7/18/2025 at 6:55 PM, tbonesullivan said:

Pretty sure that's a Gotoh hardtail 

On 7/21/2025 at 9:33 PM, cmatthes said:

Looks like a Wilkinson.

It could be either (or both). Gotoh has been making Wilkie hardware for many years.