Made from steel throughout, it serves great as a replacement part for your existing Strat guitar, or as part of a conversion or brand new hardtail guitar build. Short Base Plate One of the most common issues with changing a hardtail Strat bridge is that the vast majority of replacement bridges feature a longer base plate, which thanks to the pickguard design of a Strat prevents proper alignment with the string-thru holes. Thankfully the BN01F hardtail bridge is designed specifically to solve this problem! With a shorter base plate you can get correct alignment with the string-thru holes and a perfect fit with your scratchplate, preventing the need for additional modification. Vintage Saddles Vintage-style saddles offer that classic Strat look whilst ensuring great performance. They help deliver great sustain and intonation thanks to their time-tested design. Steel Base Plate The shorter, steel base plate enhances the performance of your Strat-style guitar, offering great stability and sustain. Locked to the body via the included three, colour-matched mounting screws, the design ensures rock-solid contact between the bridge and guitar body, promoting the transfer of string vibrations. See specs below