TVB-Half-Bridge, Nickel, Telecaster® Half-Bridge for Bigsby®

TVB-Half-Bridge / High Performance Telecaster® Bridge for Bigsby®

The KMS TVB-Half-Bridge is a compensated bridge engineered to pair with Bigsby®-style vibrato systems, delivering a clear step up in performance, tone, intonation, and tuning stability.
Its specially coated TV-Rail+ brass saddles let strings glide smoothly without sticking, while the precision V-grooves fit all common gauges and ensure a firm, reliable contact on each saddle. Whether you run very light, very heavy, or mixed sets, the TV-Rail saddles keep the feel consistent—and if you use a wound G, simply flip the middle saddle on its axis and you’re set. In short, it’s a compact, premium solution that combines rock-solid stability with top-tier sound and feel.

Sound characteristics

• rich, vibrant and lively sound
• balanced, very harmonic overtones
• very colorful, clear and lasting sustain

Performance

• unique, high performance TV-Rail+ Saddles
• advanced low-friction hard coatings (saddles) for lasting tuning stability
• massive, resonant base plate
• rear panel with string cutouts
• highly variable radius possibilities from 7,25" to 20"

Materials and Finishes

• Bridge base plate: cold rolled steel - 1,7mm (0,065")
• Saddles, "TV-Rail+": Brass with a special high performance coating (excellent hardness and lubrication )
• Hight Adjustment screws (saddles): Stainless Steel, rounded tip,, 6-32 UNC

• Intonation screws: Brass, blank or with Ni- coating, 6-32 UNC
• Springs: 6 Pcs (3 x wide / 3 x narrow) – can be used coupled or separately

Facts and Figures

• Body size: 38 x 76,5 x 10mm (length x width x height)
• String spacing: 2-1/8" - 54mm (e - E) / 10,8mm
• Radius: adjustable from 7,25" up to 20"
• Mounting holes: Standard > outer hole distance: 64,8mm (2,55”), hole spacing: 21,6mm (0,85")
• Weight: 70g

* TELECASTER® is a registered trademark of Fender® Musical Instruments Corp (FMIC)

** BIGSBY® is a registered trademark of Fender® Musical Instruments Corp (FMIC)