Members JaredVR Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Maybe a dumb question...but would it be best to just install my new tele bridge myself (just a matter of screwing it in, right?) and then just take it to my local shop to get a setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hellion_213 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Depends on how adept you are at working on stuff, and how familiar you are with tools and the like. I say go for it! And then perform your own setup. If you run into any trouble, you can always ask man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaredVR Posted October 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 That sounds tempting...The bridge I bought just fits over my old one, only difference is 3 saddles instead of 6. In that case, all I have to do is unscrew the old one, and screw in the new one...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hellion_213 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Pretty much. Just don't overtighten. That's about it on the install. Setup, you should be able to eyeball off the old bridge on placement, and adjust as necessary, if you feel comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bad Chile Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 That sounds tempting...The bridge I bought just fits over my old one, only difference is 3 saddles instead of 6. In that case, all I have to do is unscrew the old one, and screw in the new one...right? I'm a big fan of rubbing wood screws on a bar of soap to reduce the chance of cracking. Probably more of an old woodworker's tale than necessary, but whatever floats your boat. Just go slow is my advice if you're nervous. You're not going to do any harm whatsover to the guitar installing the bridge and adjusting the saddles. Take it easy, if you get frustrated give it a couple hours. When reinstalling strings - again, likely not required, but I work outside in to reduce the offset moment on the neck, and don't crank up to tension all at once. EG, I install the 3rd string, then 4th, then 2nd, then 5th, then 1st, then 6th. Due to the ability of wood to absorb energy if you don't do this it isn't a big deal but it helps me sleep at night. Have fun, I like working on my guitars almost more than I like playing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 You will have to take the pickup out of the bridge and put it into the new one.Be carefull you don't cut the wires in the pickup on the bridge plate when you are getting the pickup screws in place. I did that to one pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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