Are Telecaster bridges inherently microphonic?

[Rex_Rocker]

Or is my Super Distortion T bad?

I get lots of ringing if I tap on the bridge and pickup.

Is this how it's supposed to be?

 

[uOpt]

Shouldn't be a lot.

Are you saying it is worse when you tap the bridge compared to poking the pickup directly?

 

[Rex_Rocker]

No. If I tap the pickup as well, it's there.

 

[formula73]

Yes. The bridge design adds to the issue.

 

[Securb]

I do not have this problem with my DiMarzio tele pickup but I do have an after market bridge.

 

[beaubrummels]

I've had three teles, all with different era bridges, and haven't noticed that effect.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I do not have this problem with my DiMarzio tele pickup but I do have an after market bridge.

I also have a Gotoh bridge in mine.

 

[Securb]

I have the same pickup and no problems. I have not experienced this with any Tele bridge.

 

[treyhaislip]

Never experienced this with any Tele style I've had (including Fender, Warmoth, Allparts, USACG, Epiphone, Squire)

 

[Chris Pile]

Have you tried stuffing some foam under the pickup and plate to kill the ring?

 

[Masta' C]

The only microphonic pickup I've ever received brand new was a DiMarzio Tele pickup I bought last year. Sent it back and the replacement is dead silent. The original was super sensitive to any handling or movement.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Ugh. Second defective pickup I've had in this guitar, then.

 

[beaubrummels]

The only other option I can think of is use surgical tubing instead of springs for the pickup mount, unless you are already.

 

[hamerfan]

The only case of microphonic Tele I had on the bench was a non flat bridge bottom and a slightly raised guitar top. The bottom made no good contact.

 

[GuitarDoc]

I've got several Teles and not one of them sounds microphonic. Must be your pup.

 

[Securb]

Ugh. Second defective pickup I've had in this guitar, then.

The Tele Gods are not smiling upon you with this Metal Tele project. Keep the faith you will get there.