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Late 1958 to 1966 Original FenderTelecaster Vintage Bridge Plate Pat #s Pre-CBS
Estimated price for orientation: 625 $
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Description Brand: Fender Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Exact Year: 1958
This three saddle bridge came off of a 1958 standard body Telecaster and is the earliest form of patent number stamped bridges.
No cuts or alterations made to this piece .. just time. For those that enjoy patina I have left this plate unpolished. It would buff up to be very shiny if needed.The gallery scan and blow-up are from Duchossoir's book showing the various years of Tele bridges.
You can notice the slight offset letter 'F' on the late 1950s example.Threaded steel saddles were used and can be found in excellent RIs and relics now available on eBay.This is a very hard item to find in nature and if your Pre-CBS Tele lacks one, this will ease that pain.
Description
| Brand: | Fender | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Exact Year: | 1958 |
This three saddle bridge came off of a 1958 standard body Telecaster and is the earliest form of patent number stamped bridges.
No cuts or alterations made to this piece .. just time. For those that enjoy patina I have left this plate unpolished. It would buff up to be very shiny if needed.The gallery scan and blow-up are from Duchossoir's book showing the various years of Tele bridges.
You can notice the slight offset letter 'F' on the late 1950s example.Threaded steel saddles were used and can be found in excellent RIs and relics now available on eBay.This is a very hard item to find in nature and if your Pre-CBS Tele lacks one, this will ease that pain.
No cuts or alterations made to this piece .. just time. For those that enjoy patina I have left this plate unpolished. It would buff up to be very shiny if needed.The gallery scan and blow-up are from Duchossoir's book showing the various years of Tele bridges.
You can notice the slight offset letter 'F' on the late 1950s example.Threaded steel saddles were used and can be found in excellent RIs and relics now available on eBay.This is a very hard item to find in nature and if your Pre-CBS Tele lacks one, this will ease that pain.