Telecaster pickup help

Andy Eagle said:
Everything matters but as long as the screws are as small as they are and solidly seated the effect will be small.
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The entire weight of the string pressure is on the screws and the point(s) where the screws contact the bridge. I would think that would increase the importance of the material there beyond its physical size.
 
Joe Bfstplk said:
The entire weight of the string pressure is on the screws and the point(s) where the screws contact the bridge. I would think that would increase the importance of the material there beyond its physical size.
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Yes you'r right but with the force exerted through and both materials well within capabilities you only hear the ability to filter out certain frequencies. Brass and steel have a slightly different eq effect on the string in a saddle but the effect is tiny with these screws.
 
I'm following the thread and taking some notes.
I'm building a new Tele and want some great tones!
Neck has a traditional SC route, as well as the bridge.
Gotoh In-Tune there.

Tele build #1 got SD Five-Two set (true SC)
Tele build #2 got SD Little 59 & Vintage stack (Humbucking)
Tele build #3 ???

Guitars 1 & 2 sound very different from one another!.
 
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I have tried brass height screws thru brass, steel and stainless steel saddles with negative results.
I do not care for the sound of stainless steel screws in anything. Magnetic steel(non-stainless) screws improve any saddle to my feel and sound.
 
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