Joe Barden - American Standard Style Bridgeplate and Saddle Kit for Telecasters™ solves all of the structural problems and intonation issues inherent in the original parts.

The heavily plated Bridgeplate is made of the same material as the original, but slightly thicker, making the plate less prone to unwanted squeal. Using the originally spec'd material insures that the vintage tone and slightly microphonic nature of your Telecaster will not be lost.

In addition, the Bridgeplate features a Danny Gatton-inspired "scoop" at the front of the treble sidewall, a tremendous aid to fingerpickers who find themselves constantly hitting the plate while playing. The Bridgeplate has two additional mounting holes at the front edge to provide secure fastening at all four corners, if desired (use of these mounting holes is optional).

The bridgeplate has 4 mounting holes at the rear. The string thru holes on the plate are located behind the mounting holes at the rear most part of the bridgeplate. In contrast, on an American Standard bridgeplate (currently not available from JBE), they are located just IN FRONT of the 4 mouting holes

When considering which model fits your guitar (Vintage or Amercian Standard) consider that the string-thru hole location is a primary differentiating factor that determines which model of Bridgeplate will fit your instrument.