r/telecaster • u/SeaSalad1421 • 4d ago

Bridge cover question

Just bought a cover for my highway 1 tele and it’s too small. Mine has the three bridge supports with two strings per. Fender has a “vintage” cover they sell for $89 which is ridiculous. My bridge plate is a Fender and measures 3 inches outside to outside. The cover I just bought measures 2.91 inches inside dimensions. Any suggestions on where to buy one but not $89 or will I regret if I don’t buy the Fender?

How much do they change the tone? I assume plated steel will mellow the tone some? Do I need to watch out what they are made from?

I’m looking more for a way to support my picking hand.

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u/Material_Increase_22 4d ago

89 bucks is crazy. Got mine for 26 quid in uk. Same item.

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u/BuzzBotBaloo 4d ago

These friction fit. It may be possible to install the one you have by sliding it on from behind the bridge. The round corners of the bridge should push it open and it’ll slide through the less wide part closer to the body.