GVT® 1950–1953 Blackguard Saddles for Fender® Telecaster® and Esquire® – Soft Brass (Set of 3)

GVT® proudly offers a faithful reproduction of the Blackguard-era saddles used on 1950 to 1953 Fender® Telecaster® and Esquire® guitars. Developed after extensive testing and attention to historical detail, these saddles are now available for discerning players and vintage enthusiasts.

Made from authentic soft brass, these short barrel saddles feature the correct flattened bottom, allowing for lower string action while preserving the vintage tone and feel.

Includes:

  • 3 soft brass barrel saddles
  • Vintage-correct slotted short intonation screws (1950–1953 spec)
  • Saddle height adjustment screws
  • Intonation springs

🔧 Hardware Specifications:

  • Imperial 6-32 threading, just like the originals
  • Compatible with vintage-style American Fender® bridges or others that use inch-size hardware
  • ⚠️ Not compatible with metricJapanese, or import bridges

Bring authentic Blackguard tone and aesthetics to your Telecaster® with this high-quality vintage-correct saddle set by GVT®.


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  • GVT® 1950–1953 Telecaster® Blackguard ®️ Saddles – Soft Brass, Short with Slotted Intonation Screws
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  • Soft Brass
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