Offset bridge : what do you think about this one ?

[augur]

What do you think about this bridge ?
It looks strange to me. Wonder if strings stay in place...

But actually price is quite reasonnable, and I have a project on the bench...

[Norrin Radd]

Only one way to find out!

Those grooves do look pretty shallow, so I guess it all is going to depend on what sort of break angle you have.

[adamrobertt]

Ummm hard pass. The concept is kinda dumb and the worksmanship looks shoddy. You're just adding another point for the strings to rub on, and those saddles are really shallow looking. Also the three barrels means you won't be able to get a perfect radius OR perfect intonation.

[Flurko]

I don't really see the point of switching from 6 to 3 saddles but keeping the shallow grooves of the original JM saddles..

I did something similar on my Jazzmaster by installing pre-grooved telecaster saddles, It works and sounds better than the original (CIJ iirc) configuration ever did, but it was made really cheaply by myself with a vice and a hand-drill, and looks like it

I wouldn't pay money for this.

[augur]

Thank you for your advices
American Pro bridge seems a better option for a reasonable prices bridge of good quality.

[adamrobertt]

Thank you for your advices
American Pro bridge seems a better option for a reasonable prices bridge of good quality.

Also, keep in mind that the strings jumping from their saddles REALLY isn't a problem if you set the guitar up correctly, even with a regular threaded Jazzmaster bridge. If you shim the neck and have adequate bridge height, you'll be fine with any bridge. String jump only really happens when the bridge is bottomed out, especially with lighter strings.