{"title":"Fender-Style Bridges","description":"\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;600;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003ebody,main#MainContent,.collection-hero,.shopify-section,.facets-container,#ProductGridContainer{background:#f4f4f2!important}main#MainContent{font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif}main .collection-hero__inner.page-width,main .facets-vertical.page-width,main .facets-vertical-sort.page-width{max-width:1400px;padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px}main .facets-vertical-sort .facets-vertical-form{width:100%;max-width:none}main .collection-hero{padding-top:0}main .collection-hero__inner{padding-top:28px;padding-bottom:20px}main .collection-hero__text-wrapper{display:flex;flex-direction:column}main .collection-hero__description{display:contents}main .tsc-crumb{order:-1;font-size:13px;color:#5a5a5a;margin:0}main .tsc-crumb a{color:#5a5a5a;text-decoration:none}main .tsc-crumb a:hover{color:#b3261e}main .collection-hero__title{font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:40px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.15;color:#1c1c1c;margin:10px 0 8px}main .collection-hero__description p.tsc-intro{font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;color:#444;margin:0;max-width:760px}main .product-grid{column-gap:20px!important;row-gap:20px!important}main .product-grid\u003eli.grid__item{width:calc(50% - 10px);max-width:calc(50% - 10px)}main .product-grid .card-wrapper{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e2de;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .15s,transform .15s}main .product-grid .card-wrapper:hover{box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.10);transform:translateY(-2px)}main .product-grid .card__inner{background:#fff!important}main .product-grid .card__content{padding:10px 14px 14px}main .product-grid .card__information{padding:0!important}main .product-grid .card__heading{font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:normal}main .product-grid .price{font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:normal}main .product-count-vertical,main .facet-filters{font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif}@media(min-width:990px){main .product-grid\u003eli.grid__item{width:calc(25% - 15px);max-width:calc(25% - 15px)}}@media(max-width:749px){main .product-grid{column-gap:12px!important;row-gap:12px!important}main .product-grid\u003eli.grid__item{width:calc(50% - 6px);max-width:calc(50% - 6px)}main .collection-hero__title{font-size:32px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp class=\"tsc-crumb\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guitar-hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Fender-Style Bridges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"tsc-intro\"\u003eTele bridges, conversion plates and hardtails.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"callaham-bridge-hardtail-narrow-string-spacing-am-standard-mount-6-cg-saddles","title":"Callaham Hardtail Bridge, 2-1\/16\" String Spacing, 3-Screw Mount (Bent Steel Saddles)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 2-1\/16\" (2.062\" \/ 52.4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice hardtail bridge, and should fit most guitars with 2-1\/16\" string spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham's bridge is made of a thick precision-machined steel top plate and includes vintage-style hardened bent steel saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham's saddles are designed from original pre-CBS saddles, with some improvements. Callaham has slightly lengthened the string slot as compared to pre-CBS saddles, so that the strings will not bind and bend against a sharp edge before going over the saddles, which reduces string breakage. Fender's current production saddles have their slots moved too far to the rear, causing string breakage and loss of downward pressure on the saddle, hurting both sustain and tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham's saddles, like pre-CBS saddles, have threads running the entire height of the front skirt of the saddle. Fender's current production saddles have fewer threads and a shorter front skirt. Consequently, the Callaham height-adjustment screws are held more securely, with more thread contact, maintaining sustain and saddle stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a commonly-held belief that pre-CBS saddles were hardened, but Callaham states that every pre-CBS saddle they've tested measures on average only 50 Rockwell B. Callaham has chosen steel with a hardness of 95-98 Rockwell B for their saddles. Further, the steel work-hardens in the making of the saddle and is well over 115 Rockwell B where the string crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel mounting screws are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callaham Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43072500072693,"sku":"CA-BR-HT-AS-CG","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/7868\/1077\/products\/toneshapers-copyright-image-ca-br-ht-as-cg-callaham-hardtail-bridge-am-std-mount-6-cg-saddles-2000.jpg?v=1660322664"},{"product_id":"callaham-bridge-hardtail-narrow-string-spacing-am-standard-mount-3-brass-saddles","title":"Callaham Hardtail Bridge, 2-1\/16\" String Spacing, 3-Screw Mount (Brass Saddles)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 2-1\/16\" (2.062\" \/ 52.4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nicely-made but unique hardtail bridge. It should fit most guitars with 2-1\/16\" string spacing. The three mounting screws are spaced according to Fender's American Standard mounting, so this bridge will screw right onto American Standard instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge is made with a thick precision-machined steel top plate and includes Callaham's enhanced vintage compensated brass saddles. These saddles are faceted on their tops to provide proper intonation, so your guitar will play in tune. These saddles are very popular on Callaham's Tele bridges, and will work perfectly on any guitar that needs great tone and proper intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel mounting screws are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callaham Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43072500105461,"sku":"CA-BR-HT-AS-VCBR","price":90.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/7868\/1077\/products\/toneshapers-copyright-image-ca-br-ht-as-vcbr-callaham-hardtail-bridge-am-std-mount-3-brass-saddles-2000.jpg?v=1660322772"},{"product_id":"callaham-bridge-hardtail-wide-string-spacing-vintage-mount","title":"Callaham Hardtail Bridge, 2-7\/32\" String Spacing, 3-Screw Mount","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 2-7\/32\" (2.219\" \/ 56.4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice hardtail bridge, and should fit most guitars with 2-7\/32\" string spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham's bridge is made of a thick precision-machined steel top plate and includes vintage-style hardened bent steel saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham's saddles are designed from original pre-CBS saddles, with some improvements. Callaham has slightly lengthened the string slot as compared to pre-CBS saddles, so that the strings will not bind and bend against a sharp edge before going over the saddles, which reduces string breakage. Fender's current production saddles have their slots moved too far to the rear, causing string breakage and loss of downward pressure on the saddle, hurting both sustain and tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham's saddles, like pre-CBS saddles, have threads running the entire height of the front skirt of the saddle. Fender's current production saddles have fewer threads and a shorter front skirt. Consequently, the Callaham height-adjustment screws are held more securely, with more thread contact, maintaining sustain and saddle stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a commonly-held belief that pre-CBS saddles were hardened, but Callaham states that every pre-CBS saddle they've tested measures on average only 50 Rockwell B. Callaham has chosen steel with a hardness of 95-98 Rockwell B for their saddles. Further, the steel work-hardens in the making of the saddle and is well over 115 Rockwell B where the string crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel mounting screws are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callaham Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43072500138229,"sku":"CA-BR-HT-VINT","price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/7868\/1077\/products\/toneshapers-copyright-image-ca-br-ht-vint-callaham-hardtail-bridge-vintage-mount-2000.jpg?v=1660322893"},{"product_id":"callaham-hardtail-bridge-for-bigsby-flat-mount-vibratos","title":"Callaham Vintage Hardtail Bridge, for Bigsby Flat Mount Vibratos (Brass Saddles)","description":"Designed specifically for use with Bigsby vibratos. This bridge has a relieved rear lip to allow the stings to pass over it without interference. And the saddles are not only compensated (because you'll want your guitar to play in tune!), but they're also notched so as to ensure a consistent string spacing of 2-1\/8\" from E to E. You'll probably know what a benefit this is, as Bigsby string spacing is usually very inconsistent, forcing you to manually adjust the spacing by eye. Callaham has thoughtfully accounted for this and provided an elegant solution.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-1\/8\" string spacing. This bridge is optimized for use with flat-mount Bigsby vibratos, allowing you to use a humbucker or P-90 bridge pickup. Great for '72 Tele Deluxes and Thinlines when using a Bigsby. The intonation screws are slotted on their tips, allowing you to adjust the intonation from the front, since the Bigsby unit will block access from the rear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNickel plated. Plate features string-through holes if used without a Bigsby. Simply the best available of its type, both in function and in the quality of its materials and manufacture.","brand":"Callaham Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43262288527605,"sku":"CA-BIBR-HT-VCBR","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/7868\/1077\/products\/CA-BIBR-HT-VCBR-Callaham-Vintage-Hardtail-Bridge-Bigsby-Vibratos-Brass-Front.jpg?v=1663704915"},{"product_id":"fender-tele-bridge-with-callaham-brass-saddles","title":"Fender Vintage Tele Bridge with Callaham Compensated Brass Saddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the traditional Tele bridge, made in house by Fender since 1950. Of course the major problem with this bridge since the beginning is that the traditional saddles were not compensated, so the guitar's intonation could not be adjusted properly and chords could not be played properly in tune up and down the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany players compensated for this by pulling chords into tune as a function of their playing - people like Redd Volkaert speak about pulling this string or that when playing certain chords to get the chord in tune, and this just becoming part of their muscle memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the better option is just to address the intonation problem by providing for proper compensation. We've done that here with the addition of the Callaham compensated saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaham calls these saddles \u003cem\u003e\"enhanced vintage\"\u003c\/em\u003e because they're compensated (that's the \u003cem\u003eenhanced\u003c\/em\u003e part), but they retain the vintage look (three brass saddles, not slanted). It looks like a traditional bridge from 10 feet, but the guitar plays in tune. Just what you want!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless mounting screws are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToneShaper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43395143270645,"sku":"TS-KIT-037","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/7868\/1077\/products\/TS-KIT-037-1.jpg?v=1666535928"},{"product_id":"callaham-vintage-hardtail-bridge-for-bigsby-flat-mount-vibratos-stainless","title":"Callaham Vintage Hardtail Bridge, for Bigsby Flat Mount Vibratos (Stainless Saddles)","description":"Designed specifically for use with Bigsby vibratos. This bridge has a relieved rear lip to allow the stings to pass over it without interference. And the saddles are not only compensated (because you'll want your guitar to play in tune!), but they're also notched so as to ensure a consistent string spacing of 2-1\/8\" from E to E. You'll probably know what a benefit this is, as Bigsby string spacing is usually very inconsistent, forcing you to manually adjust the spacing by eye. Callaham has thoughtfully accounted for this and provided an elegant solution.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-1\/8\" string spacing. This bridge is optimized for use with flat-mount Bigsby vibratos, allowing you to use a humbucker or P-90 bridge pickup. Great for '72 Tele Deluxes and Thinlines when using a Bigsby. The intonation screws are slotted on their tips, allowing you to adjust the intonation from the front, since the Bigsby unit will block access from the rear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNickel plated. Plate features string-through holes if used without a Bigsby. 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