Testing The T-Bender Certano B&G Bender on Telecaster
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- This video is reposted with permission of @NoFearGuitarGear
Can you really turn almost any Telecaster into a B-Bender Tele? We are testing that potential with the Certano T-Bender. It adds both B-bender and G-bender capabilities in a replacement bridge that is a direct replacement for a standard vintage-style Tele 4-screw bridge. Ryan Burke from 60 Cycle Hum
and Jay Leonard J have lots of fun checking this new bridge out. We test how easy it is to install, how it performs, and even the ability to remove the bridge and return your Telecaster to its original setup.
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WOW ! ! ! is this Certano Bender a new TYPE? Because it seems that it now replaces the previous bridge. The one I bought had to be installed BEHIND the regular bridge, about an inch, and the original bridge had to be honed out with a "half-moon" for the 2 strings to be able to reach back to the Certano bridge. You can see that Bender on older YT videos for this product. Either way, I like it!
I ordered one in April and it arrived on Tuesday. Loving it so far, it is incredibly well built, brass compensated saddles intonate really well, and it seems to have added a bit of extra twang to my Nashville Deluxe.
Just need to learn some cool licks now, so I'm off to TheBenderBunker
Great to hear!!
I just searched to see what this thing sounded like, saw Ryan from 60cyclehum and had to watch this demo first. Gotta say that is a cool fun bridge. I like it's got the compensated brass saddles too.
Watched these 2 guys for years, and also want this thing. Bravo
Thanks !
@@DavidCertano I've been playing for over 30 years... breaking out of a rut, and taking lessons for the first time in my life. I put this on one of my Telecasters, now I am building a second one to loan to my teacher. Never thought I would ever get the concept of lead, much less G/B benders. Thanks for such a great product! I can see so many directions this can take me.
@@gulfcoastguitars2842 Glad you like it Sir!
@@DavidCertano Mr. Certano, just a touch of feedback. First, I love this device. As previously stated, I have put this on two guitars. One for me, and one I am loaning my instructor. What I found is that the thickness of the metal used to construct the bridge is considerably thicker than the original bridge. Due to this and the size of the saddles (barrels?), even when lowered all the way, the action on both the E-strings cannot be brought down below 5/64" ... I added a .5 degree shim to neck pocket of each guitar and have room to bring the action down as needed. Just something to note as other folks may find this useful (maybe?).
Additionally, I did try using some smaller barrels, but the break-angle for the benders was then almost non-existent. I think another option, although I didn't try it would be to grind some brass off the outer edges of the high- and low-E saddles to give them more capability to drop the action. The strings in the middle didn't seem to have this issue, just the outer strings.
Great device... sounds amazing, just presenting some feedback, if you are looking for it.
@@gulfcoastguitars2842 Heard! thank you!
I drilled mine on like a year ago. Wish I would have waited and got this instead!
It didn't exist yet at the time!
Woooow ...Sick Benders for my Tele 🎸
Just to set things straight: a routed bender like the one Joe Glaser from Nashville makes “only” costs $650 and it is a killer non-invasive installation only visible by the adjustment screw underneath the back strap button and the operating lever at the neck joint. No intention to take away any business for Mr. Certano but the facts need to be told correctly.
Hi Wim,
I have no doubt that your comment is dangerous and that it is jeopardizing my business.
However, I don't understand the point of writing this.
Everyone knows Joe Glaser and his great system.
Do you do product comparisons on everything?
If so, you have a lot of work!
@@DavidCertano Hello David,
All I was referring to is the claim that other benders would cost thousands of dollars, which is not true. Mind you, although I own two guitars with a Glaser bender, I am still seriously considering your T-bender for another one as it still is a great very affordable alternative to the Glaser/McVay variants, not even mentioning the original Parsons Green bender which takes away much too much material to my concern. And I highly encourage people to try one as benders are great fun.
You should try the Timara string benderthey come in b or g or both.
I'm interested, since I use my Bigbsy a LOT . I have concerns that if I got one of these, my brain will explode from the fact that I'm now pushing down to sharpen the pitch. When I switch back to a regular Bigsby, I'll be pushing down to lower the pitch. Will I live?
Don't worry, if I can do it, then you will make it, alive!
Great Job Man 🎸🎶🎸
Cool video and cool alternative to a Forest Lee B Bender or a Glaser B bender. But I do have a small bone to pick a standard B bender install from both companies is under $700 while a B/G bender is around $1500 from both companies. So I just want to say it is not thousands of dollars to own one. Plus the Glaser bender system does not need to cut out half the guitar it's two small cuts and a couple of holes running length wise of the guitar. Just thought I would let you guys know that.
Remember guys, less is more sometimes
Ce guitariste à l'air "intellectuel" ;)
These guys are being silly, but in reality, they are both very knowledgeable and extremely sharp. They are putting on a show.