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Wondering if I should stick with the slant compensated saddles (several options available), or go for a Rutters bridge with tilt compensated saddles.

Any thoughts on whether the Rutters tilt compensated are as effective and playable as slant compensated saddles.

What I really like best are the Wilkinson saddles that are straight but compensate by moving the top point for each string (just google for pictures).

I currently use a Wilkinson half-bridge with those saddles, and the pickup screwed directly into the wood.

If intonation is important to you I would recommend the modern tele bridges with a saddle for each string.

I did this to my MIM tele and it sounds just as in tune as any 6 saddle guitar Ive had.

The height screws do ok keeping the strings in place and the slanted barrels look cooler IMHO.

I have Callaham in the Wilkinson style above with notches to maintain string spacing with Bigsby use.

When I use a heavier pick, I sometimes pop them out of the notches.

Assuming youve intonated the middle saddle so that D is flat and G is sharp (at 12th harmonic).

Do what works for you though Im just saying people should give this a try first.

Best Compensated Telecaster Saddles