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Lordathestrings
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Lordathestrings
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10/18/2003 4:20 pm
Here's what StewMac has in the way of bridges. Their Telecaster stuff is not designed for use with a trem arm, so you're definitely looking at some kind of conversion. I think Graphtech nut and bridge saddles are your most cost efficient approach, though there would be some reduction in that piercing Tele twang.

Alternately, you could try a roller bridge and a locking nut. You wouldn't need to change the tuners to locking types, because the strings would be locked at the nut. For the bridge, you would need a Tune-o-matic style, with the string spacing adjusted to match the Tele.

Any of these approaches is going to require the services of a skilled tech. Buying the right parts is important, but the installation and setup are what decides whether it works or not.
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