Description
Joe Barden's tilt-compensated bridge design, built specifically for American Standard Telecasters rather than vintage-style bridges. Solves the structural and intonation problems inherent in the original factory bridge — the brass saddles are drilled at angled positions to correct intonation across all six strings, instead of forcing a compromise the way a straight vintage-style saddle does.
Fitment note: built for American Standard Tele bridges specifically (2-1/16" string spacing, 4-hole mount) — this is a narrower spacing than the Vintage-style Joe Barden bridge (2-3/16"), and the two are not interchangeable. Confirm your guitar uses an American Standard bridge configuration before ordering.
Benefits:
- Compensated saddle design corrects intonation issues found on stock American Standard Tele bridges
- Solves common structural weaknesses in the original factory hardware
- Complete kit with mounting screws included
Features:
- Nickel finish, brass saddles
- Set of 3 tilt-compensated saddles included
- 4-hole mount
- Includes mounting hardware
Specifications:
- String spacing: 2-1/16"
Why Buy From Arkansas Musicworks
We stock genuine Joe Barden hardware sourced directly through authorized distribution, backed by our team's own setup expertise if you have questions.