Tuffset Original
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Description +
Engineered for precision and stability, the Tuffset Original offers individual height and intonation adjustment for each string - ensuring a perfect setup on any guitar, no matter your fretboard radius.
Make your offset guitar an instrument you can truly depend upon, in the studio or on the road - without compromising the authentic sound and feel of a vintage-style rocking vibrato action.
Compatibility & fit +
Fits any offset guitar with standard bridge thimbles - Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Mustang, Bass VI and derivatives. Not sure? Use the fit checker or send us a photo.
Check compatibility →Shipping +
In stock and ready to dispatch. Fully insured worldwide shipping. Free shipping to many countries.
Read the full shipping page →Returns & warranty +
Let us know within 14 days for swap or return and receive a full refund. Ongoing support on mechanical parts.
Full returns policy →Common questions +
For a comprehensive list of questions and answers, check out our FAQ.
Read the full FAQ →Installation +
Fits your existing hardware in about 15 minutes with the two Allen keys in the box - no routing, no drilling, and no need to pull your thimbles. A fully illustrated step-by-step guide walks through the whole fit, from lifting the old bridge out to locking in your final setup.
Read the full installation guide →What players are saying
Real feedback from players who've made the switch.
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“The Tuffset Bridge completely changed my old Jaguar to the point where it’s become my favourite instrument. I’ve tried the bridge on a few of my other guitars, and the conclusion was the same - it sounds great, but most strikingly: whenever I take off the Tuffset to try it on the next guitar, the previous one just sounds rubbery and dead when the old bridge goes in.”
J Vintage Fender JaguarVerified buyer -
“I'm amazed at how good this bridge is. I'm not even sure I want to switch the pickups anymore, the improvement in sound was so dramatic that even my dad heard it and he is not a musician! It looks like tuning stability is fine now. Besides that it looks so cool on this guitar, thanks a lot for such an amazing product.”
Dmytro Fender Gold Foil JMVerified buyer -
“The Tuffset Bridge is such a big improvement in every way – feel, adjustability, and sound have all improved massively. It really feels like the bridge was the final but crucial piece to bring everything together into one solid, singing instrument! Wanted to say thanks for making such a great product – it’s an essential to me now!”
Johan R Vintage Fender MustangVerified buyer -
“I'm really impressed with your bridges! They're a little masterpiece, look brilliant and are genuinely the best for my needs”
Martin Space Several Vintage OffsetsVerified buyer -
“Just great that Bridge!!! Will be played live already tomorrow and Saturday! Thanks and best regards”
Bruno Fender JaguarVerified buyer -
“This bridge is perfection. Looks great, sounds amazing, and my hand rests on it like it was custom built for me. Intonation was a breeze. Amazingly clear and sustains for miles. Stoked.”
Callum W. American Ultra JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“the Tuffset Wideboy was delivered yesterday. Fitting was a doddle and it is a beautifully made part. No more strings touching the lips of the original bridge! Playing the VI was very much fun this evening, wonderful! I’m very happy with the Tuffset Wideboy”
Ian S Vintera II Bass VIVerified buyer -
“Easy and intuitive adjustability, looks and feels great. Fine piece of hardware you’ve made. I think combined with the semi hollow body, it’s lively and bright (not at all brittle) but also has a touch of warmth to it.. just feels like a rich sound. I really like it”
Evan Custom Gretsch Offset HybridVerified buyer -
“I installed a Tuffset bridge today. No blue loctite needed. No springs. I was able to remove the shim from my guitar! I tried a *******, which was too bulky. ******** is pretty good, but the Tuffset is easily the best. I think everybody else should admit defeat and stop wasting their time.”
Steve Fender Custom Shop JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“The Tuffset Bridge is worlds apart... To be honest, I never used the trem before because it was hit and miss, but now tuning is solid as a rock”
William Young AV '65 Fender JaguarVerified buyer -
“Dude the bridge is phenomenal... like INCREDIBLE! Less rattle and wayyy more resonance throughout the body”
Phillip Andrew Custom JaguarVerified buyer -
“I’ve upgraded the bridge for a Tuffset with brass saddles. Honestly, there is so much more sustain now! And the vibrato is great.”
Ollie American Performer MustangVerified buyer -
“I chose the Tuffset as I believe in the rocking bridge concept, and the difference from the stock bridge on my custom Fender Vintera Jag is night and day, it has massively enhanced and transformed my playing experience totally.
Definitely a positive bell-like tonal change that's subtle but very much faithful to the original bridge, the sustain has increased too, AND the vibrato tuning stability is much better so overall I'm very pleased with my purchase and it will be my go-to bridge for any offset guitar I may own in the future. It was relatively simple to set up and intonate following the instructions included too, got it set up now with a nice low action now.”Danny T Fender Vintera JaguarVerified buyer -
“Cheers, Daniel! This bridge truly is a masterpiece. Installing it was very intuitive and easy to do.”
Markus Custom Jaguar and JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“Having lived with the Tuffset for a few weeks now; it’s not moved a millimetre, and the guitar is so much more acoustically vibrant, with a volume that I wouldn’t expect from an unplugged electric instrument.
Plugged in - it provides a wonderful tonal balance, with good clear lows and crisp highs. The rocking motion is stable, and the guitar stays in tune a lot longer with vibrato use. The locking system is easy to set, and - having used aftermarket competitors that offered similar things - this beats them all. This is the bridge to have on vibrato-equipped guitar. I’ve got some builds planned for the future, and the Tuffset bridge will be adorning anything with a vibrato system.”Thomas F Squier Classic Vibe JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“I’ve not done any methodical A B testing but in the hour or so I played last night I was very happy with the sound. My right hand pretty much lives on the bridge and it has a great feel under the heel of my palm.”
Gary J AVRI JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“I finally got around to installing this on my Danocaster. OMG it's amazing! Huge upgrade from the ******* bridge. Easy setup too. It's so damn nice to have such control over intonation now. You guys are wizards. Well done and bravo!”
Rick F Danocaster JMVerified buyer -
“I absolutely love it! It replaces the *** I installed earlier, but the Tuffset does so much more justice to the original. It sounds more smooth and reacts so much better with the vibrato arm. It changes the character of my guitar for the better!”
Jaap B 1965 Fender JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“My Tuffset bridge installation has enhanced my Jazzmaster playing experience. The bridge impresses not only with its rock-solid design but also its exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic.”
Sungwoo Hong Fender Vintera II 50s JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“The Tuffset bridge installed in my Jaguar yesterday. Really nice piece of hardware. Rock solid. Instant improvement. My luthier said it was the best JM / Jag bridge he installed so far.”
A Vintage Fender JazzmasterVerified buyer -
“Results are in - this thing kicks ass. Tone, stability, intonation all improved over the stock bridge. More sustain and clarity, and feels so much more sturdy. My guitar just feels more intact. 10/10, would recommend.”
Bennett Dean Lewis Touring with Maren MorrisVerified buyer
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"I've been enjoying my bulletproof Tuffset bridge. The tuning stability has been fantastic and the position of the bridge has not moved since installing it. At this point it's seen over 150 shows and hasn't missed a beat."
Stock offset bridges rely on string tension to hold everything still - so they creep. Rattles, dead sustain, saddles skating on flexing springs, posts that sink. The Tuffset Original locks every height and intonation adjustment physically into place, and the whole bridge behaves as a single rigid piece.
What it does for you
- Stays exactly where you set it - no drift, no re-setups
- Kills rattles and buzzes at the source
- Clearer, louder, longer sustain - resonates as one piece
- Holds tune even under heavy vibrato
How it's built
- High-friction saddle slots, individually adjustable
- Milled from solid 303/304 stainless billet
- Patented locking wedges & retainers
- With your guitar in mind - no routing, no modification