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Correct and high quality bridge
The Kluson brand itself gives a quality quarantee. Three brass saddles and completely bent steel bridge, feels very solid. Not compensated saddles, but if you know how to use a small file, you can do it yourself.
I tried some cheaper ones, thinking that there's really no difference. And there shouldn't be, as long as the materials are right. But the problem is, that you don't really know by looking at the pictures about the materials. I once got a bridge that was supposed to have brass saddles on steel bridge, but as it turned out, the bridge was really bronze that was coated with thin nickel and saddles were aluminium coated with thin bronze! And the sound was not right.
But there is no worries with Kluson, they are right and correct vintage. In dimension and sound.
I tried some cheaper ones, thinking that there's really no difference. And there shouldn't be, as long as the materials are right. But the problem is, that you don't really know by looking at the pictures about the materials. I once got a bridge that was supposed to have brass saddles on steel bridge, but as it turned out, the bridge was really bronze that was coated with thin nickel and saddles were aluminium coated with thin bronze! And the sound was not right.
But there is no worries with Kluson, they are right and correct vintage. In dimension and sound.
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I got this for my Harley Benton telecaster, a lot for visual reason as I like the way the brass saddles look, but I also thought it might improve the sounds lightly and perhaps help keep the guitar in tune as well.
It was easy to install as I didn't need to drill any additional holes, and overall I've been happy with it as the guitar does stay in tune fairly well and I can't complain about the sound either.
However, I have to admit that I'm considering swapping this one out for one with independent saddles as you really can't get the intonation spot on on all the strings simultaneously.
This is just a flaw of the design though and not a problem with the product itself, and some people might not have an issue with intonation not being perfect either.
All in all, the price is perfect and I got exactly what I paid for, so if you're looking for an old-school style tele bridge, look no further than this.
It was easy to install as I didn't need to drill any additional holes, and overall I've been happy with it as the guitar does stay in tune fairly well and I can't complain about the sound either.
However, I have to admit that I'm considering swapping this one out for one with independent saddles as you really can't get the intonation spot on on all the strings simultaneously.
This is just a flaw of the design though and not a problem with the product itself, and some people might not have an issue with intonation not being perfect either.
All in all, the price is perfect and I got exactly what I paid for, so if you're looking for an old-school style tele bridge, look no further than this.
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Adaptable to Squier's, too
No need to comment on the sound, it's well-known how brass saddles improve Telecaster's with maple fretboards, and other reviewers are unanimous about that authoritative bell-tone. I have an Affinity Tele that sounded good with its zinc-alloy saddles, but it could be improved for little money with the Kluson components
However Squier Affinity Tele's have a bridge that's not compatible with Fender/Kluson bridges. So I only took the brass saddles, and tapped them to the metric 4mm size.
Then I put 4x40mm screws instead of the original american-standard screws. The original springs were too short, needed some extra length but that's easy to find.
The Affinity's bridge plate needs three extra 4mm holes at the rear, that's okay because that steel is not too difficult to drill. I also sanded the saddles down to 20.4mm length instead of 21mm, so they would not touch each other, for better note separation.
And that's it, for less than 20 euros I converted a promising "cheap" guitar into a true-sound Telecaster.
However Squier Affinity Tele's have a bridge that's not compatible with Fender/Kluson bridges. So I only took the brass saddles, and tapped them to the metric 4mm size.
Then I put 4x40mm screws instead of the original american-standard screws. The original springs were too short, needed some extra length but that's easy to find.
The Affinity's bridge plate needs three extra 4mm holes at the rear, that's okay because that steel is not too difficult to drill. I also sanded the saddles down to 20.4mm length instead of 21mm, so they would not touch each other, for better note separation.
And that's it, for less than 20 euros I converted a promising "cheap" guitar into a true-sound Telecaster.
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As good as Fender
I needed a bridge for my Warmooth Tele.
The Kluson is as good as the original Fender. Only the "Pat. Pend." writing is missing. The building quality, the looking and the sound is exactly the same than the Fender and that for a much better price.
The Kluson is as good as the original Fender. Only the "Pat. Pend." writing is missing. The building quality, the looking and the sound is exactly the same than the Fender and that for a much better price.
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No brainer
My first impression was very good. The bridge is beautifully made - no sharp edges at all and very nicely polished and plated. The are no scratches from the tooling and no sharp corners. A Fender ash tray bridge cover also fits perfectly. . The plate is made of .060" steel. I board this part for my selfmade telecaster. It fits very well all holes were on the right places like the standart Fender Highway class. The bridge ist manly for stringhthrough option. The Sound with the original. with the compensate sattle the bridge is to get in tune very easy. the Sound compared to an Fender American standart: The guitar definitely sounds "livelier" yet still has all the sustain one could hope for. Mids and trebles are very good and it doesn't sound shrill. This bridge is staying on the guitar.
Very good piece for that price for me better than the original part
Very good piece for that price for me better than the original part
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Excellent Replacement for any Telecaster Bridge.
I've been using these Kluson bridges for years. They are as good as they get. They look great and the quality it top notch. Easy to fit and very reasonably priced. I'll definitely be buying another for my next Telecaster project .
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Far better than the fender vintage style plate
Firstly this looks and feels like a quality item, with a great fish. It is also flat (unlike many of the fender counterparts) and so it sits perfectly flush on the body, in theory transferring string vibration more efficiently.
Tonal changes from the fender plate that I noticed after fitting on the same guitar (with the saddles as well) were a brighter tone, more even string to string balance, greater touch sensitivity, and with gain pinch harmonics are easier to get.
I've not tried the boutique bridge plates but my suspicion is that this gives most of the benefits they offer at a far more affordable price.
There is really little cost difference between this and the fender version but having used both in the same instrument I can tell you with confidence this is better.
Tonal changes from the fender plate that I noticed after fitting on the same guitar (with the saddles as well) were a brighter tone, more even string to string balance, greater touch sensitivity, and with gain pinch harmonics are easier to get.
I've not tried the boutique bridge plates but my suspicion is that this gives most of the benefits they offer at a far more affordable price.
There is really little cost difference between this and the fender version but having used both in the same instrument I can tell you with confidence this is better.
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klusen vintage telecaster bridge.
first off they came well packaged in a thick plastic bag sealed with a cardboard (hangingin tab) across the top.
FEATURES :
all the features you expext from a classic tele bridge, brass saddles full lip on both sides none of this half lip or no lip nonesense. only surprise was the lack of any branding any where, which is a plus point really.
FINISH :
upon opening the finish is exellant and smooth, no blemishes or wrinkles anywhere on the chrome. the saddles look substantial and are of a lovely highly polished brass. the screws and springs seem solid and seem as if they will stand the test of time.
My conclusion
this bridge has really added substaintially to the sustain and clearness of my tele. id buy this again in a shot over much dearer makes
FEATURES :
all the features you expext from a classic tele bridge, brass saddles full lip on both sides none of this half lip or no lip nonesense. only surprise was the lack of any branding any where, which is a plus point really.
FINISH :
upon opening the finish is exellant and smooth, no blemishes or wrinkles anywhere on the chrome. the saddles look substantial and are of a lovely highly polished brass. the screws and springs seem solid and seem as if they will stand the test of time.
My conclusion
this bridge has really added substaintially to the sustain and clearness of my tele. id buy this again in a shot over much dearer makes
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Great replacement part
I bought this bridge to replace the stock one on a TE52.
The build quality is great, the material used is good (heavier and heftier than that of a stock TE52 bridge). Also feels better than stock Squier bridges I have seen.
It is a great and cheap replacement part for cheap-mid guitars. The bronze saddles did alter my tone but brought it closer to what I wanted to hear, which is a nice twangy sound but not too thin.
The build quality is great, the material used is good (heavier and heftier than that of a stock TE52 bridge). Also feels better than stock Squier bridges I have seen.
It is a great and cheap replacement part for cheap-mid guitars. The bronze saddles did alter my tone but brought it closer to what I wanted to hear, which is a nice twangy sound but not too thin.
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Epic bridge
I think that the quality of this bridge is really high. Everything seems well built, but I am not sure if it fits to Fender or Squier, because I used it for my guitar build...It should probably fit fine.
Only thing that I didnt like at first was saddles. They are vintage correct, but they can be pain in the ass if you want to set intonation right, or even if you just bend a string when playing normally.
Only thing that I didnt like at first was saddles. They are vintage correct, but they can be pain in the ass if you want to set intonation right, or even if you just bend a string when playing normally.
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