Was there ever a saddlelock with no locking screw?

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NickHorne
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Was there ever a saddlelock with no locking screw?

Post by NickHorne »

I've been searching for older saddle-lock bridge plates, to narrow the spacing on a couple of ASAT Specials (I know the modern saddles are too wide, but they file down fine).
But I've just come across an apparently old one with no hole for the locking grub screw. Was this ever a thing? And does anyone have any idea of its era?
If it's a narrower, old-style width, I'm tempted to get it.
Any advice would be a big help.
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Craig
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Re: Was there ever a saddlelock with no locking screw?

Post by Craig »

Perhaps, see these two U.S. Patents issued to Leo Fender:
https://www.guitarsbyleo.com/GALLERY3/i ... ts/D256804 and
https://www.guitarsbyleo.com/GALLERY3/i ... ts/D269440.

Please post photos of the bridge you are interested in.

Looking forward to seeing this bridge you have found. :searching:
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