US Tele with graphite saddles

Brad1 · 03-04-2009, 01:22 AM

How do people use graphite saddles on a Tele, if the strings need to ground to the rest of the circuit through the bridgeplate, and the strings may not be connecting?

I was given a set of Texas Specials to replace the "tizzy" EMG actives, which didn't have a ground to the bridgeplate. I know on a Strat they'll ground themselves through the tremelo block, and on a Gibson-type, they can all ground to a tailpiece. This guitar had those EMGs and graphite saddles when I bought it (I like the neck, and figured it was a bargain price at $280 for an American Tele...even though it was modified).

Can these be used on a Tele, or will I have to find something else?

I also realize I'm going to need some 250K pots to replace the 25K ones.

Thanks

Brad1

David Schwab · 03-04-2009, 02:14 PM

The strings should be touching the bridge plate when they exit though the holes. At least they do on my Tele.

Brad1 · 03-04-2009, 03:40 PM

Thanks David,

I'll see if that's the case after I reassemble it. I suspected some might, and some might not...depending on where the saddles are situated for intonation...as in just right for it to go down through the center of the hole without contacting the bridgeplate.

Since I only thought of that AFTER I disassembled the entire thing, I couldn't check for certain.

Brad1

03-04-2009, 01:22 AM	#1
Brad1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 231	US Tele with graphite saddles How do people use graphite saddles on a Tele, if the strings need to ground to the rest of the circuit through the bridgeplate, and the strings may not be connecting? I was given a set of Texas Specials to replace the "tizzy" EMG actives, which didn't have a ground to the bridgeplate. I know on a Strat they'll ground themselves through the tremelo block, and on a Gibson-type, they can all ground to a tailpiece. This guitar had those EMGs and graphite saddles when I bought it (I like the neck, and figured it was a bargain price at $280 for an American Tele...even though it was modified). Can these be used on a Tele, or will I have to find something else? I also realize I'm going to need some 250K pots to replace the 25K ones. Thanks Brad1

03-04-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
David Schwab Pickup Maker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 5,602	The strings should be touching the bridge plate when they exit though the holes. At least they do on my Tele. __________________ Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger. - Coco Chanel www.sgd-lutherie.com www.myspace.com/sgdlutherie www.myspace.com/davidschwab

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03-04-2009, 03:40 PM	#3
Brad1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 231	Thanks David, I'll see if that's the case after I reassemble it. I suspected some might, and some might not...depending on where the saddles are situated for intonation...as in just right for it to go down through the center of the hole without contacting the bridgeplate. Since I only thought of that AFTER I disassembled the entire thing, I couldn't check for certain. Brad1

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