6 Saddle bridge can be made for compatibility with these systems by selecting "Bender Ready". Fender American Standard Telecaster Bridge and Stamped Steel Saddles Features: Genuine Fender American Standard Telecaster/ Modern 5 Screw Design/ Chrome Plated Brass/ Stamped Steel Saddles/ Deluxe Fender Logo Details: Manufacturer: Fender USA Model: American Standard Telecaster Year: 2010 Condition: Good. The American Standard Telecaster appeared in 1988, updated with 22 frets, a more robust-sounding bridge pickup and a six-saddle bridge. Compensated saddle bridge is automatically compatible with the Parsons/Green, DoubleShot, Hipshot String Bender or behind the bridge tremolos. 4 hole option retrofits vintage Telecaster* mounting pattern utilizing 4 mounting holes. On sale $14.41. Black Humbucker Bridge, Fits Modern Tele® Guitars. What confuses folks is when they see a modern six saddle bridge without sides and think that it is an American Standard. I was trying to see if I could have bought a cheaper, modern Tele and put the "original Tele type" bridge on it to make it an old skooller! First produced in 2010, this 22 fret guitar was then reintroduced in 2019 after some changes were made. I have an American Special that is a great sounding and playing example and I'm seriously considering putting a 6-saddle bridge on it for intonation reasons more than anything else. Sale. when I was Tele shopping I tried to find a traditional type bridge to put on a modern Teles mounting pattern and had no luck. In Stock . The bridge on the (sadly discontinued) American Ash Telecaster used the modern layout with the vintage material distribution and IMO sounds much better than any Am Std or Series tele' I've ever tried. This string-through-body Telecaster bridge features block-steel saddles to add a bit of zing to your tone. In 2011, Fender released the Modern Player series, which featured the Modern Player Telecaster Thinline and the Modern Player Telecaster Plus. https://www.wdmusic.com/bridges-tailpieces-telecaster-bridges.html Apart from being called an idiot I know, it's probably less of a Tele with a 6-saddle bridge but I'm not going for the full on Tele tone with this guitar. Important Tele Dimensions The vintage Tele mounting is the most common. “Modern C” NECK PROFILE This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a “Modern C”-shaped profile and a smooth back finish—ideal for almost any playing style. https://rockrabbitguitars.com/shop/modern-titanium-telecaster-bridge The Acoustasonic Telecaster is a combination of an acoustic and electric guitar. Guitarfetish Price $16.95 . Meanwhile, the Fender Custom Shop had been established in 1987, and one of the very first orders it took was for a custom left-handed Telecaster Thinline for Cars guitarist Elliot Easton.