Detail 01
Piezo saddles
Each saddle senses string pressure, not magnetism, giving a bright, immediate attack that reads as acoustic through a PA.
Product detailSKU #1273888004881
FishmanVT Powerbridge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Piezo bridge system for Telecaster-style electrics with an onboard volume control. For players who need acoustic-leaning tones from an electric without switching guitars mid-set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cover players swapping between electric and acoustic sounds in one song
- Telecaster owners who want a blendable second voice
- Studio work where a bright, direct acoustic tone saves an overdub
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who won't drill or rout their guitar for installation
- Anyone chasing a true dreadnought sound — piezo won't get you there
- Non-Telecaster bridge formats without additional parts and fitting
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
VT — onboard volume control
Piezo level adjusts at the guitar, so you can blend piezo against magnetic pickups on the fly instead of at the amp.
Detail 03
Telecaster bridge format
Replaces the stock Tele bridge. Fit depends on your specific bridge and body routing, not just the Tele name.
Detail 04
Bridge-mounted, not soundhole
Permanently part of the guitar. No clip-on hardware, but installation means bodywork and wiring.
Detail 05
Powered system
Piezo output needs a preamp, so a battery lives in or on the guitar. Plan a cavity for it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires routing and soldering — most players pay a tech for the install
- 02Battery compartment usually needs to be cut into the body
- 03Best results come from two outputs or a stereo cable to split piezo and magnetic signals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Telecaster?
It uses a Telecaster bridge format, but Tele bridges vary by year and maker. Measure your string spacing and mounting holes before ordering.
02Can I use the piezo and my regular pickups at once?
Yes. The onboard volume lets you blend piezo with your magnetic pickups, or run them separately if you wire two outputs.
03Does this actually sound like an acoustic guitar?
It sounds acoustic-adjacent — bright, percussive, with more string detail. It won't replicate a large-body acoustic's low end and room sound.
04Can I install it myself?
Only with routing tools and soldering experience. The body needs work for the bridge and battery, so most players use a tech.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
