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In this episode of Ask Zac, I put my 1957 Fender Esquire through a true bridge showdown, comparing the classic 3-saddle setup that defined early Tele tone with a modern 6-saddle bridge known for better intonation, and for beefing-up the sound.
We’ll dig into:
The history of Fender bridge designs, and why Leo Fender stuck with 3 saddles
The tonal differences between the two setups
Direct sound samples recorded on the same guitar for an honest comparison
My verdict after playing both
Guitar: 1957 Fender Esquire
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By Zac Childs5
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In this episode of Ask Zac, I put my 1957 Fender Esquire through a true bridge showdown, comparing the classic 3-saddle setup that defined early Tele tone with a modern 6-saddle bridge known for better intonation, and for beefing-up the sound.
We’ll dig into:
The history of Fender bridge designs, and why Leo Fender stuck with 3 saddles
The tonal differences between the two setups
Direct sound samples recorded on the same guitar for an honest comparison
My verdict after playing both
Guitar: 1957 Fender Esquire
Support the show

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