Telecaster Bridge Shootout! 3-Saddle vs 6-Saddle on My 1957 Esquire cover art

Telecaster Bridge Shootout! 3-Saddle vs 6-Saddle on My 1957 Esquire

Telecaster Bridge Shootout! 3-Saddle vs 6-Saddle on My 1957 Esquire

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

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

No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.