duaneallen Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Hey guys, had a few questions about my T-51. I have heard that these were sprayed with nitro, is that true? Also for you owners out there, how do you like the stock bridge? Mine works great, although it is really corroded. Are there any other bridges out there that I might like better? If so, do they fit in directly? Thanks for all info.
JGale Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Send it to me for analysis. I'll get back to you on it...
discountsounds Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 I don't know about the nitro, but I liked my stock bridge alright. Nevertheless, I replaced it with a traditional Callaham Tele bridge which I like even better. No additional drilling was necessary.
belgian Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 I don't know about the nitro, but I liked my stock bridge alright. Nevertheless, I replaced it with a traditional Callaham Tele bridge which I like even better. No additional drilling was necessary. What's the right model for this ?
discountsounds Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Go here: http://www.callahamguitars.com/partstel.htmI used the Callaham Vintage T Model Tele Bridge Assembly w/ 3 Brass Slant Compensated Saddles which is about halfway down the page.
Brother Noud Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 I replaced the stock bridge with a Wilkinson/Gotoh compensated 3 saddle.Huge improvent in overall tone and boing factor. Didn't cost much either.
duaneallen Posted December 12, 2008 Author Posted December 12, 2008 Anybody know if these or the Daytona's were sprayed with nitro?
Disturber Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 I really like the original Wilkinson tele bridge. It's got great coupling as each saddle is screwed tightly to the basplate = better sustain. It works like a "sustainblock tele bridge" It might have a bit more oomph to it compared to a traditional tele bridge, not as thin and perhaps a tad less spank. But I'd say it's less ice picky and it works great for more modern tele sounds, great for slightly overdriven rock and a little warmer clean sounds. Just what I like. But If you are a traditional honky country tele picker and want that thinner vintage clean tele sound - then a traditional design with brass sadles might sound different and more in that style. I don't chicken pick, so this is not what I'm after. My guess is that the reason Wilkinson does not produce these bridges anymore has more to do with the fact that people choose with their eyes and not with their ears when they buy eqipment. The bottom line is that a more traditional design on their bridges sells more product - so they changed the design.
Brother Noud Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Not sure but I don't think any nitro was applied. Looks like poly to me.
mirrorimij Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 I believe the finish is urethane. The color coat may be nitro. It definitely isn't entirely nitrocellulose- I think they stopped doing that around 1990 or so.
Telephono Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Hey guys, had a few questions about my T-51. I have heard that these were sprayed with nitro, is that true? Also for you owners out there, how do you like the stock bridge? Mine works great, although it is really corroded. Are there any other bridges out there that I might like better? If so, do they fit in directly? Thanks for all info.I love the stock bridge. It has tons of sustain and good adjustibility.
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