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Originally Posted by zabdart
There's a trade-off there. While the six independent saddle model bridges allow for greater precision in setting your intonation, the three-pair saddles usually impart greater sustain (don't ask me why -- it just seems that way). Also, the original model Telecasters through the CBS period were all designed and built with three saddles for pairs of strings, so real Tele-snobs won't accept anything else. Then, you'll get into the debate between brass saddles vs. steel saddles and which is preferable. There's a lot of snob-appeal issues regarding Telecasters.
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Agreed, just as there are a few guys who insist that the addition of a UST will dramatically change an acoustic's tone.
There are companies that make compensated paired saddles that offer slightly better intonation.
I had to go with individual saddles due to the Hipshot B Bender.