For Telecaster users: 3 saddle or 6 saddle bridge?

[Micof]

I currently own a fender telecaster mim and i'm thinking if i should change my bridge to the vintage 3 saddle bridge. I would just like to know your opinion on this matter. Which do you prefer? The vintage 3 saddle or the modern 6 saddle bridge? What are the disadvantages and advantages?

Thanks in advance and God bless! 

[Micof]

merong 3-saddles with bent screws ako nakita. Pero, parang hindi siya ganun ka friendly i-intonate. Pero, pag na-intonate mo, mas correct siya kesa yung tuwid. Pero, kung ako lang papipiliin mo, I'd go for the compensated saddles. Meron ang Wilkinson by Sung-iL (Korea) na ganun. They're pretty cheap too.

Here you go:
http://www.sung-il.com/bridge/bt_005.html

Cheers!

Thank you very much sir. One more question though. What do you mean by compensated saddles? What's the difference between that and the original Fender 3 saddle bridge? And do you happen to know how much the original fender bridges cost? Thanks again! 

[sheepsmellslikeseashells]

Thank you very much sir. One more question though. What do you mean by compensated saddles? What's the difference between that and the original Fender 3 saddle bridge? And do you happen to know how much the original fender bridges cost? Thanks again!  

You're welcome. ...by the way, hindi compensated yung saddles na nasa website. Pero, ganito itsura ng saddles pag deliver sayo.

[pitongjerome]

i go for 6...

[Micof]

i go for 6...

Thank you sir. Keep em' coming guys. Salamat sa mga nag rerespond!

[erniebong]

3 saddles are cool and vintage looking.... but i'd go for the 6 saddles makes life easier

[Micof]

3 saddles are cool and vintage looking.... but i'd go for the 6 saddles makes life easier

Sir, why? Are the 3 saddles really that hard to use and inconvenient?

[erniebong]

Sir, why? Are the 3 saddles really that hard to use and inconvenient?

one word:"Intonation"

[Micof]

one word:"Intonation"

Oh, Alright, Thanks for the info sir!

[nathanmanansala]

3 saddles. more mass. get the intonation compensated ones.

[Saturn/Return]

3 saddles. more mass. get the intonation compensated ones.

+1

[Micof]

3 saddles. more mass. get the intonation compensated ones.

Sir, what do you mean by intonation compensated? Thanks!

[Saturn/Return]

Sir, what do you mean by intonation compensated? Thanks!

The compensated saddles allow proper intonation of your three saddle bridge by angling the saddles and establishing the proper string length on all six strings. This is not possible with a stock set of "Straight" Saddles because most often you would need to adjust the saddle to a point halfway between the two perfect settings for each of the strings on that saddle.

But in my case I use the stock fender brass saddles and works fine with me, the compromise in intonation isn't a biggie on my case.  

Hope this helps

[Micof]

The compensated saddles allow proper intonation of your three saddle bridge by angling the saddles and establishing the proper string length on all six strings. This is not possible with a stock set of "Straight" Saddles because most often you would need to adjust the saddle to a point halfway between the two perfect settings for each of the strings on that saddle.

But in my case I use the stock fender brass saddles and works fine with me, the compromise in intonation isn't a biggie on my case.  

Hope this helps

Alright! Thank you sir!