Music City Bridge
Groove Master Saddles
Groove Master Saddles
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Get 25% off a bridge plate when purchased with a set of Groove Master Saddles.
Not only are brass 3 “barrel” saddle bridges the classic, traditional Tele setup, but they really sound great and are simple and stable. But they had issues… originally, the intonation screw needed to be hand bent, and while this worked fine, there have been a number of versions from the last decade or so with built-in intonation compensation. They work, they are all of equal quality and better than nothing, but one big problem endured.
What no one has addressed till now is that difficulty locating the strings side-to-side and keeping them in the right place, away from the height adjustment screws, which can cause many spacing and chattering issues.
The Music City Bridge Groove Master Saddles solve all of these issues, sound great and are easy to install, set to height, and intonate. They have a great array of micro grooves to secure the spacing wherever you prefer and a clear intonation line in a carefully tested profile to keep you perfectly in tune. Fender used a fine steel “all-thread” around 1960 and ‘61, but threads sit at an angle on rod stock and they were prone to sitar. The Music City Bridge Tele Saddles have grooves that are NOT angled for this very reason, so notes are clean.
Every saddle has 2 usable sides, and they can be flipped to reverse the intonation pattern. For instance, the b/e’ pair will have the opposite stagger from the D/g pair, using a plain 3rd string.
Because every detail matters, they feature American screws with that same superior 6-32 thread as the originals, and now stainless, so they won’t rust. That’s everything!
How to configure your saddles:
Groove Master Saddles – Complete Package
What's Included:
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Groove Master Saddles – Precision-machined for a perfect fit.
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Springs – Ensuring secure installation and adjustability.
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Intonation Screws – For accurate saddle positioning.
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Height Adjustment Screws (2 short, 4 long) – The short screws are designed for the outer strings.
Fitment: The Groove Master Saddles are a direct replacement for any Telecaster (or T-style) barrel saddles, ensuring an easy installation with no modifications required.
Note: We are able to substitute a Stainless Steel Groove Master Saddle for one of the Brass Saddles for an additional $5.
Customer Reviews
Amazing service even from across the pond and an awesome product, thank you
These are the only 3 barrel saddles I use. They line up the strings well on parts casters that might be a little off. They also sound amazing.
I have a Tele pro 2 and barrels. Strings always slipped and then saw these which after install made a big difference. Nice and snug and the resonance changed to a richer quality. Could just be me but seems true. I have another Tele with six on the bridge which I’m switching over. Great saddles!!
Thought I just give it a try to see what the fuzz on the Master grooves is all about - pleasantly surprised and happy to say they do make a difference - not only Intonation (had T tune harmonic bridge saddles on my Tele - which are great also - but these are another level up again - more clarity, more definition & punch.... definitely recommended!
Keeps everything aligned perfectly… looks great and keeps that Tele sound I’m accustomed too. Another wise purchase from Music City Bridge.
Tha Groove Master Saddles were better than expected. I noticed several immediate improvements including acoustically louder, much better sustain and newly observed harmonic tones particularly in the hi-mids. I will be getting a couple more for my other guitars that are stock. I recommend this for guitars techs, customers and anyone who wants perfect intonation and sound improvment for their T-style guitars.
Stop searching for other tele saddles, these are hands down the best you can get. Bravo guys!
Easy to install and set up
67' Tele
Groove Master Saddles