Best electric guitar bridges & bridge parts according to redditors

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|Part|Link|
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|Strings|https://smile.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Regular-Slinky-Nickel/dp/B0002M6CVC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ernie%2Bball&qid=1574123633&sr=8-4&th=1|
|Neck|https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G491NF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1|
|Neck Plate|https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LMDLRFK/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1|
|Back Plate|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06VY7HHGG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Tuning Pegs|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GGMW5UY/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Bridge Set|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01IN8WPPI/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Input Jack|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00R15FHTG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Pickguard Assembly|https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Pickups/Electric_Guitar_Pickups/Pre-wired_Pickguard_Assembly.html|

The specs:

Guitar is 2002 Squire Tele, Affinity Series (don't laugh)

Neck has Seymour Duncan, 50s Vintage

Bridge has Seymour Duncan, Hot Rails

[Link to bridge and tone plate] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYM3D5J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tyxCDbS5VXY4H)

The channels are basic three way but the blend sounds beautiful.

Note: The hot rails were too big for the bridge plate but the folks at Century Music (San Antonio) were cool enough to do a little handy work on the plate to get it to fit.

Sorry I was tracking down the link for you. There are a few sellers of the exact same piece, THIS is the best price I found.

This is the roller bridge I got (it was cheap, but works fine): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T4B6W44/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And these are the locking tuners: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RX7JD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Installing them is really a no brainer. Best of luck with your Wildkat!

I bought it myself, had my local shop install it. Put some Ernie Ball Slinky 9's on it.

Bridge was $22 on Amazon.
NEW Wilkinson Chrome WTB Ashtray Bridge for Tele guitars, with Brass Saddles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RP134ND/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4RGLDb5RW9ZRR

like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/KAISH-Chrome-Guitar-Epiphone-Threaded/dp/B07LG2QKDV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DYAYXIBAJPQ3&keywords=tuneomatic+guitar+bridge&qid=1567687310&s=gateway&sprefix=tuneomati%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1

Wanby Professional 6 String Saddle Bridge Plate Beautiful Decorative Pattern for Tele Electric Guitar (gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYQ5N86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4sn1Db98E3M8M

> I don't mind any generic decent bridge. As long as it fits.

You'll have to do some measuring to be sure, but this looks like it would do the trick: a good budget-friendly replacement with nice reviews for $20.

You can measure the dimensions with the one you have here.

I hope this helps!

You could think about a tailpiece bridge: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EX4QYQW/ref=dp_prsubs_1

It's not the prettiest way to fix it, but it's probably the easiest/cheapest option.

Depending on what you're trying to fix, you may want to look at this Fender replacement. It gives you slotted saddles like on a Mustang but still has individual saddle height adjustment. Similar (the same bridge?) as found on the Bass VI. Warmoth makes a similar bridge.

I don't really have any trouble with my Jazzmaster or Bass VI bridges. Both hold tune just fine and the strings stay put.

Maybe a trem-no might fix 75 percent of your needs? Are you using vibrato for both tuning?

https://www.tremol-no.com/

Q- Why do I want a Tremol-No™?
A- The Tremol-No™ was designed with the 'all-around' player in mind.
If you love your tremolo unit, but hate it when double-stops and other pedal steel-type licks don't come out in tune because of the trem, then the Tremol-No™ is the answer.
If you love the feel and/or tone of your favorite electric, but wish it was a hardtail (or 'dive-only') instead, then the Tremol-No™ is the answer.
When the Tremol-No™ is locked, you will not only increase sustain, but also expect an improvement in overall tone as well.
With a Tremol-No™ installed, you can now do all your favorite alternate tunings on guitars you previously couldn't. Yes- even those with full floating trems. Add a Deep-C™ on, and you can drop tune, while still having 'dive-only' trem use.
Last, but certainly not least, is in the event of a string break if your Tremol-No™ and/or Deep-C™ are locked, you'll remain in tune.

You won't be moving your tuning around with a floyd though with the locking nut and the fine tuners...

There's a tremstopper from FU tone...

https://www.amazon.com/Neck-Check-Guitar-Nec-0348-Tremolo/dp/B00FUTXO8G

You don't need to change springs - that guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

At most you would add a spring, which is typically included with new guitars and is only necessary in extreme cases.

Personally, I'd buy one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Neck-Check-Guitar-Nec-0348-Tremolo/dp/B00FUTXO8G

It's not necessary, but it makes everything easier for a one-time ten buck outlay.

For you:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KH57THK/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=306YVOK77TFEV&coliid=IUPP1QWVBZDSS because adventure time is amazing
For me: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AYNHGW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=YSUGT0YZWOTE&coliid=I1076RAMKLUS04 because I really need new springs for my guitar.

Assuming the trem claw on your strat has room for five springs (instead of the three that usually come stock):

1. Buy some of these and install springs into the two empty slots.
   
2. Tighten the trem claw screws.
   
   This will hold the bridge flat against the body with enough force to essentially make it a hardtail. This is what I did, and I've been happy with it.
   
   I also stuffed cotton inside the springs to dampen the vibrations. (The warbling noise from having five springs was a little much for me.)

Actually it's this exact trem.

Here's one on Amazon for ten bucks:

https://www.amazon.com/Neck-Check-Guitar-Nec-0348-Tremolo/dp/B00FUTXO8G

So I think I'm going make a Thinline Tele. Going to build the body and buy a prebuilt neck. What all hardware do I need? Right now I've found:

• Body blank
  
• Tele Bridge
  
• Thinline pickguard
  
• Vintage Reissue pickups
  
• 2 potentiometers
  
• 3 way switch (and tip)
  
• binding
  
• Switchcraft input jack and cup
  
• knobs
  
• neck plate and screws
  
• string ferrules
  
• Telecaster neck
  
• tuners
  
  I guess I should probably get extra wiring? Anything else?

They make non-ashtray bridge plates if you're still looking for that tele sound!

Ive got a VM Jaguar myself and I was able to get rid of basically all the buzz with the installation of these:

Mustang Bridge


Buzz Stop

I got one of these for my Epiphone. Good resonance and I'm able to easily adjust the intonation.

You can go cheap and get some parts to get it up and running for 15 bucks or get the real gibson versions of the same. Here are links to the cheap stuff:

smile.amazon.com/Tune-o-matic-Bridge-Tailpiece-Chrome-Replacement/dp/B0094NVV5C/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1459372355&sr=1-3

http://smile.amazon.com/Control-Gibson-Replacement-Electric-Guitar/dp/B0098DFNY8/ref=sr_1_7?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1459372449&sr=1-7&keywords=gibson+knobs

Sure.
Musiclily 6 Strings 65mm Fixed Hardtail Top Load Saddle Bridge for Fender Strat Tele Electric Guitar, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IN820O4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Cy5SCbBX84H5H

This might be what you have: amazon link.

I bought this and moved its saddles onto the stock bridge

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015N9VEC0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's probably not super good but it's a lot better than the stock "worst bridge ever made"

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If you DO want to go the "mustang" route, opt for this unit:

http://www.warmoth.com/Modified-Mustang-Bridge-Chrome-P616C716.aspx

Reason being, the mustang bridge doesn't have an adjustable radius, and the mustang radius isn't the same as the jaguar.

This bridge has fully adjustable saddles, so it can be made to match any radius.

Though, this may or may not be more or less exactly the same as buying a $15 bridge off amazon, and using its saddles (or whole thing). Not sure how the quality differs, but the function is the same.

https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Saddle-Mounting-Mustang-Jazzmaster/dp/B015N9VEC0

Dropped the above into my jag and it's been great so far.

The strap is a perri's and its one of the best part of the guitar lol. https://imgur.com/a/N1h6s I got the buzzstop off amazon. Professional Buzz Stop (Chrome) – Fits Fender Jazzmaster & Jaguar Guitars – Buzzstop Supports Tremolo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013RX1IJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2xrgzbTNJMEQ1

Nope, those are stock steel saddles correct for the era and standard pivot screws for the 2-point trem.

Strat Tremolo Assembly

Look familiar?

That or even something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Neck-Check-Guitar-Nec-0348-Tremolo/dp/B00FUTXO8G

Maybe this:
https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Adjustable-Thimbles-Mustang-Jazzmaster/dp/B00JAMZQDA

this one.

JD Chrome Threaded Saddle Guitar Bridge with Mounting Cup for Mustang Jazzmaster Jaguar https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077T52PL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zX.1CbQTF97RQ

Nah I wouldn't change the stop tail. I would however get something other than a tune-o-matic bridge. You don't want sharp stupid junk stabbing you while you are trying to palm-mute a disgusting beef blast.

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For cheap bucks: https://www.amazon.com/Allparts-GB-0596-010-Chrome-Roller-Tunematic/dp/B00T4B6W44?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

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For TonePro-ish bucks: http://www.fullcontacthardware.com/fch-oem-tune-o-matic-original-series

Fender Mustang Guitar Bridge Assembly - Chrome (Japan) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AYINB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NYnWCb4H685JC

This is what I bought for my classic vibe squier jag, and I absolutely love it. The individual saddle heights cannot be adjusted just as a disclaimer. That was not a problem in my case