Fender 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® Bridge With Compensated Brass "Bullet" Saddles
As new condition - unused. See photos
Superb high-spec modern/retro bridge - as used on the £2k American Professional II Telecaster.
N.B. This is a modern take on the traditional Tele bridge and it's not a direct replacement fit for a vintage bridge.
I bought this for an intended top-spec modern partscaster project then went traditional instead, so it's no longer needed.
This is what Fender says about it:
"The top-load/string-through Telecaster bridge with compensated "bullet" saddles is our most comfortable, flexible Tele bridge yet - retaining classic brass-saddle tone and providing excellent intonation and flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking. The compensated "bullet" brass barrel saddles are rounded off on the sides for comfort while providing accurate intonation and vintage-informed tone. Strings can be top-loaded for reduced tension, resulting in a mellower twang and springy attack that's perfect for rock n roll.
- Chrome-plated steel bridge plate
- Compensated "Bullet" brass saddles
- Six-screw mounting
- 1/16 hex screw saddle height adjustment (wrench included)
- Bridge cover included
- Mounting hardware included"
There was a screw missing and Fender sent a pack of their chrome bridge screws, rather than an individual replacement screw. There is a slight difference on close inspection and the original three large mounting screws are included along with a set of four of Fender's replacements (and the two small mounting screws).
Price £119 on Fender website when item listed (16/12/23)
Price update on Fender website (14/03/24) £126.99