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Fender American Vintage "Hot Rod" Telecaster Bridge Assembly
Originally released on the Hot Rod '52 Telecaster, this high power bridge fits on a vintage 4-screw mount platform with the added bonus of intonatable saddles. Plated-steel bridge (non-serialized). Bridge plate is stamped "Fender Pat. Pend. 77038". Package includes three compensated intonatable vintage-style brass saddles, slot-head saddle height screws, Philips head intonation screws, intonation springs, and four vintage-style slot-head bridge mounting screws. Package also includes saddle height adjustment wrench. String ferrules are sold separately. Available as a complete bridge assembly or as a saddle replacement kit. Saddle replacement kit contains saddles, intonation springs and screws, height adjustment screws and saddle height wrench only. Used on American Vintage Hot Rod Telecaster (US). Will also retrofit to American Vintage series Telecaster models.
Iconic Fender instruments such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s musicians and collectors.
About Fender
With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock-n-roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender instruments and amps, in the process making the company not only a revered music industry name, but also a cultural icon. It is our vision to continue championing the spirit of rock-n-roll throughout the world, and our mission to exceed the expectations of music enthusiasts worldwide.
Features
- Originally released on the Hot Rod '52 Telecaster, this high power bridge fits on a vintage 4-screw mount platform with the added bonus of intonatable saddles
- Plated-steel bridge (non-serialized)
- Package includes three compensated intonatable vintage-style brass saddles, slot-head saddle height screws, Philips head intonation screws, intonation springs, and four vintage-style slot-head bridge mounting screws
- Package also includes saddle height adjustment wrench
- String ferrules are sold separately
GTS
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
I replaced the bridge on my Player II Tele with this, had a pro do it since I also replaced the pickups, he was able to intonate the guitar without bending anything. Looks great, fits well. It has a slightly smaller footprint that the original, so you can see the slight indentation from the original bridge, if you really look. The chrome goes from shiny on one side of the pickup to dull on the other side, but the tech said they all come this way. The saddle adjustment screws are a bit long so I'll probably snip them, no big deal though, doesn't effect playability.
Nick L
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
Fits my 2023 MiM Player Series Telecaster perfectly with no modifications.
iNdiWerWlf
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
I appreciate that these still look like a traditional Tele bridge but allow for better intonation. I've had such a good experience with this. Gonna be my go-to.
nelly001
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023
Great fender quality and very happy with upgrade. All positive. Highly recommended!
Justin Surratt
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022
A set screw was cross-threaded on one of the saddles' intonation adjustment plate. Even the slightest turn with the hex key [not under tension] snapped the screw long-ways. It was like a tree split by lightning. Fender does not sell replacement set screws (they're an odd design). It is also not possible to buy these saddles individually.The bridge plate itself has mojo (and thus the 2 star review instead of two). Having the patent # on it looks slick. For that reason, I'm just going to use some aftermarket fixed-intonation brass saddles with it. Expensive lesson.I think that for the folks that don't run into issues with the black set screws, the bridge would be a nice solution for their tele. The fragile set screws are the only thing about this bridge assembly that wasn't high-quality. However, that's a pretty significant point of failure since replacement parts aren't readily available. Just something to consider.
tei
Reviewed in Japan on May 6, 2021
削ってあったり、斜めになってたり色々工夫した物がありますが、ゲージによってや3絃をワウンドにしたりすると、やはり調整したくなりますよね。これにすれば解決です。
Marlon
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
This gave my MIM Fender tele everything I didn't know it was missing. I wasn't sure if it would fit as I have an early 2000s model but it fit like a glove. Literally just popped in! Perfect fit! The brass saddles give me loads more sustain and presence over the stock bridge. It even seems to have more of that tele twang even though my tele is fitted with humbuckers. The tuning and intonation was very easy to adjust and it's perfectly in tune all down the neck to the 12th fret. Best upgrade I could have done for my guitar.
Rocky
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2020
great quality. The only thing I didn't like was the slotted screws. would have preferred Philips head. But having said that the screws are very strong ... made out of some very good metal. worth the money
Nato 1
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017
Arrived quickly with all parts needed to install.
Todd Matson
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
I purchased this Fender bridge to replace the vintage style bridge that came with my Telecaster. The bridge was easy to install and did not change the overall look of the guitar. The guitar's intonation is now as accurate as if each string had its own bridge. I don' recall how the three bridge pieces were arranged in the package but I ended up putting them in all the same direction, that is, I put them all wth the adjustable side on the right side when viewed from behind the bridge
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