What is the difference in using a standard Fender Telecaster ferrous bridge plate as compared to the stainless steel used on the Danny Gatton signature model Telecaster?
I find that using single coil pickups in a ferrous bridge plate will expand the magnetic field from the pickup giving the Telecaster a unique classic sound. Using the same pickup in the stainless steel plate will not expand the magnetic field and gives the pickup a brighter and clearer tone. Using the Joe Barden style or any type of after market rail pickup will not work as well when using a traditional ferrous plate. The plate attracts two opposite magnetic fields (North magnetic field and South magnetic field) of the pickup and the plate combination interfere with the quality and efficiency of the pickup. Rail type pickup work better using non-magnetic stainless steel or brass plate. I don’t like using brass for a Telecaster bridge plate because it changes the tone from what I like to hear out of a Tele. Make sure you check the material of the plate since they are usually nickel, chrome or gold plated. For a traditional Telecaster tone make sure the plate is ferrous and a magnet will
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