how many string trees on a tele?

axisus

Looking at pictures some seem to have 2 and some 1. What would be best? 

sweepy

None, fit staggered tuners, it makes behind the nut bends a LOT of fun

axisus

sweepy said:

None, fit staggered tuners, it makes behind the nut bends a LOT of fun

Actually I've got a vintage look going, so will be having at least one string tree.

bbill335

Just one. Do more wraps on G/D if you need a steeper angle over the bridge 

CasperCaster

^^^ What @bbill335 says to get angle over the nut. Two string trees just looks wrong!

And if you're using vintage Kluson style tuners don't forget to first take the string the wrong way around the post, then back through the slot and carry on the right way for the B and top E - it locks the string on the post.

ICBM

One. Even with staggered tuners I've never found you get enough break angle on the E and B, and barely enough on the G, so for me the best arrangement is to use the string tree and swap the tuners round so the lowest post is the G.

On slotted posts do what CasperCaster said, it means you can then use the minimum amount of wrap on the E and B, which reduces the tendency to snag at the tree because there's less 'give' in the string.

axisus

Thanks all.