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
My fourth set . . . no comparison. Thank you for a stellar product.
I just got the new saddles on my tele this evening. Setting the intonation was quick and easy. And those grooves work as intended...I can get the strings seated exactly where I want them, without having to file slots myself.
Great idea, and excellent execution!
I’m usually too apprehensive about doing any guitar repair or setup work on my guitars, but I was able to do the replacement myself and it came out fantastic.
Instant improvement for my MIJ Tele Custom. I’m stoked. Thanks Uncle Larry for the great tip.
Thank you for perfecting my Telecaster. From being ‘almost in tune’ to being ‘perfectly in tune’! From being a perfectly good Telecaster - to being a perfect Telecaster! The best upgrade ever!
Got the aged brass to replace the stock non-compensated saddles on my Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary Relic Broadcaster. The guitar instantly came alive with greater acoustic resonance (sounded a bit dead before). Major improvement in intonation and strings stay in place on the saddles. The updated saddles don't take away at all from the vintage look of the guitar and blend in well IMO. Well done Music City Bridge!
Great sound, great intonation, great string spacing. Perfekt.
I run a guitar repair shop and MCB's tools and parts (and friendly service) have been nothing but stellar. I always like to try these parts on my own instruments for a while, whenever possible and they have vastly improved the playability of my old Tele. I have recommended and installed half a dozen sets on my customers' Teles and they couldn't be happier with them. Highly recommend!
Real quality and problem solver on string alignment.
Now you can put your strings where you want them Angled saddles can slide off a bit and threaded can sometimes make strange over tones. There are lots of great sounding compensated saddles out there but the groove masters acoustically seem louder and more alive Worth buying
Used these on my old mim project guitar that was never quite right. Grooves make a huge difference getting the strings to sit directly over the pole pieces. Easy to install, intonates perfectly, and even acoustically the guitar sounds more alive. Great product.