so.. how much difference does this component make? Vintage ash tray style. I know.... hard to say...Here is my deal..
When I picked out my HWY 1 tele a few years ago, one of the reasons I selected it over other tele versions was the thickness of the bridgeplate. It is thicker than 'vintage' looking ash trays. It does not have that puckered corner look. The chrome is thicker too. The guitar has never blown me away with its tone and Ive worked with it and it has improved with pick up height adjustment and brass saddles, still has the stock pick ups. .10s on it, electrosocket, stock grease bucket.
would I notice a bridgeplate swap?
thanks,