Detail 01
Polished, sand-cast aluminum
The saddle is aluminum formed by sand casting and finished with a polished surface.
Product detailSKU #1500000467786
BigsbyBridge Compensated Saddle Only Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This gold Bigsby Bridge Compensated Saddle is a polished, sand-cast aluminum replacement part for Gretsch solidbody and hollowbody guitars that use a Bigsby bridge. Its preset slots place strings 2 inches apart across a 12-inch curve, with 2-13/16-inch center-to-center stud spacing. The compensated design is intended to improve the G string, especially when that string is plain steel. It is a focused hardware choice for a Bigsby-equipped Gretsch that matches those measurements.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the saddle on a compatible Gretsch solidbody or hollowbody guitar with a Bigsby bridge.
- Bigsby-equipped setups using a plain steel G string and seeking the compensated saddle design.
- Guitar maintenance where 2-13/16-inch stud spacing and a 12-inch curve match the existing bridge.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars not identified as Gretsch solidbody or hollowbody models using a Bigsby bridge.
- Bridges with center-to-center stud spacing other than 2-13/16 inches.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2-13/16-inch center-to-center stud spacing
This measurement needs to match the bridge it replaces.
Detail 03
2-inch string-slot spacing; 12-inch curve
The preset slots follow the listed spacing and curve.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the guitar is a Gretsch solidbody or hollowbody model using a Bigsby bridge.
- 02Check the existing bridge’s 2-13/16-inch center-to-center stud spacing.
- 03The saddle’s preset slots are spaced 2 inches apart on a 12-inch curve.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which guitars does this saddle fit?
It fits Gretsch solidbody and hollowbody guitars that use a Bigsby bridge.
02What are its mounting and string-slot measurements?
Center-to-center stud spacing is 2-13/16 inches; string slots are 2 inches apart on a 12-inch curve.
03What is the compensated design intended to address?
It is designed to improve the G string, particularly with a plain steel G string.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Body Shape
- Hollowbody
