Help! Warmoth build

MonkeyZero

MonkeyZero

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I want to build a Tele. What I need help with is I don't understand the different pre-drills and what bridge will work with what. I think that's my only hold up at this point. What would be the best bridge and what drill configuration would I choose for said bridge?
 
MonkeyZero said:
That's what I'm thinking. I want to put P90's in it too but I just built one and they say they have no pickups for the 72 thinline.
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My tele has the Fender American standard flat mount bridge routing. I've had a cheapo bridge on it, then a Wilkinson and finally a Mastery on it and all of them fit. I think that is the general standard Tele route.
 
First, spec out all hardware you want to use, including electronics.

What bridge/saddles do you want? Vintage 3 barrel ashtray or modern 6 saddle flat plate. Go from there. You mentioned P90's, but are you thinking that for the bridge as well? If so, you will probably need a half bridge. That is going to change the basic tone and timbre of the instrument away from standard tele.

What I am getting at is there are a lot of variables. Do you want a TELE, or a telecaster shaped guitar?
 
Also, vintage bridges and modern bridges have different mounting holes.
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Also, string thru or top load makes a difference. As I said, go over every single detail and write them down. Some choices may limit other choices.
 
335clone said:
Also, vintage bridges and modern bridges have different mounting holes.
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Also, string thru or top load makes a difference. As I said, go over every single detail and write them down. Some choices may limit other choices.
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Most bridges I looked at, came in both 3 hole and 4 hole versions. It seems like there is one standard for each version, so any 4 hole will fit a 4 hole mount and any 3 hole will fit a 3 hole mount. I do know, I had no issue with tele bridges but ran into a few when doing a strat.

I also recommend browsing the Screamin Deals unless you are going all out and want to get everything custom.
 
Chad said:
Most bridges I looked at, came in both 3 hole and 4 hole versions. It seems like there is one standard for each version, so any 4 hole will fit a 4 hole mount and any 3 hole will fit a 3 hole mount. I do know, I had no issue with tele bridges but ran into a few when doing a strat.

I also recommend browsing the Screamin Deals unless you are going all out and want to get everything custom.
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Not sure you will find a 3 hole vintage bridge with the sides on it for the ashtray cover. There are 3 hole flat plate bridges with 3 barrel saddles, but that is basically the "bubba mod".
 
335clone said:
First, spec out all hardware you want to use, including electronics.

What bridge/saddles do you want? Vintage 3 barrel ashtray or modern 6 saddle flat plate. Go from there. You mentioned P90's, but are you thinking that for the bridge as well? If so, you will probably need a half bridge. That is going to change the basic tone and timbre of the instrument away from standard tele.

What I am getting at is there are a lot of variables. Do you want a TELE, or a telecaster shaped guitar?
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A Tele shaped guitar with 2 P90's. I should have been more clear.
 
Were I building such a beast, I'd prb go with a wilkinson compensated half bridge, like the one Guitarfetish has on their site

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P-90 cover is wider than the Tele bridge-plate. I would go with a half Tele bridge, like above, or just use the Fender hardtail bridge, which is what Fender used in this case ...

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Just talk to Warmoth. They’re super helpful in my experience and will make sure everything you’re putting together will fit.
 
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