Wilkinson M Series 54mm Vintage “Ashtray” Tele Bridge — 3 Compensated Brass Saddles, Top-Load & String-Through - Black

Wilkinson M Series 54mm Vintage “Ashtray” Tele Bridge (Black) — 3 Compensated Brass Saddles, Top-Load & String-Through

Overview
Give your Tele new life and classic snap. This genuine Wilkinson M Series vintage “ashtray” bridge pairs a rigid steel plate with three compensated brass barrel saddles to deliver that airy Tele twang with improved intonation. It supports both top-loading and string-through-body setups for easy install and feel preference.

Key Features

• Genuine Wilkinson M Series bridge, black finish
• Vintage “ashtray” style with 3 compensated brass barrel saddles
• Dual-load design: top-load or string-through-body
• Total string spacing: 54 mm (2-1/8")
• Mount pattern: 4-screw vintage Tele; screw-to-screw span 64.8 mm (2-35/64")
• Steel bridge plate for punch and sustain
• Includes bridge + mounting accessories

Specs

• Plate material: Steel
• Saddles: Brass (angled/compensated)
• Finish: Black (BK)
• String spacing (E-to-E): 54 mm / 2-1/8"
• Mounting screws: 4 (vintage pattern = 21.6 mm spacing between holes; total 64.8 mm)

Compatibility Notes

• Fits most Tele-style bodies with vintage 4-screw mount and 54 mm E-to-E spacing.
• Not a drop-in for modern American Standard/Professional bridges with different mounting footprints.
• Standard Tele bridge pickup route (not for humbucker-cut bridge plates).

What’s in the Box

• Wilkinson M Series Tele Bridge (Black)
• 3 × brass compensated saddles (with hardware)
• 4 × bridge mounting screws

Install Tip (Pro)
If you’re swapping from a modern 3-screw pattern, verify hole spacing and pickup cut-out before drilling. For string-through setups, line up to ferrules; for top-load, set witness points and intonation after initial stringing.

Wilkinson M Series Tele bridge in black with 3 compensated brass saddles. Vintage 4-screw mount, 54 mm (2-1/8") spacing, top-load or string-through. Genuine Wilkinson.

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