Graph Tech PG-8000-0C String Saver Classics Strat and Tele Style Saddle Set - Chrome

Highly recommended. I have these on all 6 of my Stratocasters.

I love these saddles. Since installing them I have fewer string breaks, increased sustain and more stable intonation. These are the narrower string spacing and they will fit Mexican/Asian manufactured Fenders. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

These probably work on any Strat. I put on my Strat American Special to replace the hump-shaped standard ones. I think the sound got a little brighter after installing. Trying to eliminate any binding points for the trem and these did not really make a difference in that regard.

A bit pricey, but good quality saddles. For the money, Graphtech could include shorter grub screws also to minimize the same problem with bent steel saddles (exposed sharp threads on the saddles that sit lower on top plate). Overall no real tone improvement, but expect some tuning stability improvements. The chrome look good on my American Standard Strat, better than the black ones I have on multiple other Strats.

String saddles are not difficult to install if you know how to set intonation and string height.These are no exception. They installed easily and are easily adjusted.These fit my 2013 Fender American Standard stratocaster, as expected. If your Stratocaster, Telecaster or guitar with a similar style bridge has a bridge spacing of 2 1/16", these will fit just fine.I bought these to replace my stock stamped saddles, which were very uncomfortable to palm mute with. These are a big improvement. I can't comment as to whether they prevent string breakage, as I haven't broken a string on any guitar in many years. My guess is reduced friction at the saddle (thanks to the lubricating agent) will in fact prevent the string from getting caught on the saddle and breaking when tuning or using your trem, but I haven't done any testing on that front.I noticed no meaningful difference in tone after install. Some people will claim they can hear a difference, but I don't think they could tell the difference between these and any other steel saddle in a blind hearing test.

Well actually, the boy ihas broken one but you know that's going to happen eventually. The issues that we were having with strings breaking consistently at the bridge are now gone after a few months of use. Put these on both an American strat and an Epiphone Les Paul (separate Graph-tech item number) and neither of them have had the string break troubles that we had before. A little pricey but it's worth it in string replacement savings. Pull the trigger, these are the bomb and will solve your breaking problems if you play with the heavy hand.

Very nice saddles. I upgraded the bent saddles on my players series MIM strat. No installation issues. I use 10-42's. Playability increases in every way. Sustain and tuning are much better. I also installed locking tuners and a graph tech string tree. I would not hesitate to purchase these again.

Excellence in engineering. The best Stratocaster upgrade! Understand they are superior!