Detail 01
String guide (retainer)
Holds the E string down behind the nut. Increases break angle so the string seats firmly and stops rattling in the slot.
Product detailSKU #1273888004376
FenderString Guide for Vintage Jazz Bass / Precision Bass
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement string guide for vintage-style Jazz Bass and Precision Bass headstocks. For restoring a missing retainer or rebuilding a vintage-spec bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a vintage-style P or J Bass missing its retainer
- Fixing a loose or buzzing string at the nut on the E string
- Vintage-spec builds and refinish reassembly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Modern basses with staggered tuners or no retainer
- Guitar owners — this is bass-specific hardware
- Five-string basses with different headstock layouts
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
Vintage J/P fit
Drilled and positioned for vintage-style Fender bass headstocks. Modern and import headstocks may place the hole elsewhere.
Detail 03
Screw-mounted
Fastens to the headstock face with a single screw. An existing hole makes this a five-minute job.
Detail 04
Behind-the-nut placement
Affects string angle only, not intonation or scale length. Too much downforce can bind the string in the nut slot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your headstock has an existing hole and matching screw spacing
- 02May not include a mounting screw — have a matching one ready
- 03Never force a new hole in a headstock without measuring against the string path
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a string guide actually do?
It presses the E string down behind the nut so the string sits tightly in its slot. Without it the string can buzz or pop out during hard playing.
02Will this fit a modern American Precision Bass?
Not necessarily. This is cut for vintage-style headstocks. Compare the hole position and footprint on your bass before ordering.
03Do I need to remove the strings to install it?
Loosen or remove the E string at minimum. Full removal makes access easier and avoids scratching the headstock.
04Will it change my tone?
No. It only changes the string's angle behind the nut, which affects seating and rattle, not pitch or intonation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
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