Detail 01
Compensated (angled) saddles
Each pair sits at a slightly different length, so the two strings on one saddle can both intonate closer to true.
Product detailSKU #1274115045875
Graph TechString Saver Saddle IOS 3-piece Telecaster Compensated
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-piece compensated brass-alternative saddle set for vintage-style Telecaster bridges. For players who want better intonation without moving to six individual saddles.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vintage Tele bridges where chords go sharp up the neck
- Players keeping the three-saddle look and feel
- Strings that stick or break at the saddle
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-saddle Tele bridges — wrong part entirely
- Players who want a hard brass or steel tone
- Anyone needing more than a Telecaster string spread of 2-1/16 inch
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
Three-piece set
Two strings share each saddle. Better than plain barrels, still not per-string adjustment.
Detail 03
String Saver material
Self-lubricating polymer instead of metal. Strings slide rather than bind, so tuning returns better after bends.
Detail 04
2-1/16 inch E-to-E spread
Standard Telecaster spacing. Measure your current saddles across the outer strings before ordering.
Detail 05
0.300 inch height and thickness
Drops into standard vintage Tele bridge plate slots. Non-standard or import plates may not match.
Detail 06
27/32 inch length
Sets how far the saddle can travel fore and aft. Long enough for normal intonation range on a Tele.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bridge plate, screws and springs are not included — reuse yours
- 02Count your saddles first: this is a three-saddle set only
- 03Plan to re-intonate and re-check action after fitting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Squier or import Telecaster?
Only if it uses a vintage three-saddle bridge with 2-1/16 inch E-to-E spacing. Measure the outer string spread and the saddle slot width before buying.
02Do compensated saddles fix Tele intonation completely?
They get much closer than straight barrels by angling each saddle so paired strings differ in length. Per-string accuracy still needs a six-saddle bridge.
03Does this change the tone?
The polymer saddle material is less bright and less metallic than brass or steel. Expect a slightly smoother top end.
04Can I install this myself?
Yes, if you can remove strings, swap saddles on the existing screws and springs, and reset intonation with a tuner.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
1 detailsPlayability
- E String to E String
- 2-1/16 inch, (2.076 inch), (52.73mm)
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 27/32 inch, (0.852 inch), (21.64mm)
- Height
- 5/16 inch, (0.3 inch), (7.62mm)
1 detailsOther
- Thickness
- 5/16 inch, (0.300 inch), (7.62mm)
