Detail 01
No tension bar
Produces a shallower break angle over the bridge and a softer string feel.

Independent shopping perspective
The gold licensed B30 follows the original B3 pattern and is intended for thin archtops and carved-top solidbodies. With no tension bar, it creates a shallower string break angle over the bridge, giving the strings a softer feel. It provides smooth, precise pitch adjustment for understated vibrato work, making it a focused choice when that body style and string response are part of the planned setup.

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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Produces a shallower break angle over the bridge and a softer string feel.
Detail 02
Provides the gold-finish version of the B30.
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It has no tension bar, creating a shallower string break angle over the bridge.
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