What bridge is this?

I've never seen anything like that. Do the strings load from the back of the saddles, or is it string through?

 

I don't know what it is, but I'd sure like one! Better looking than most current bridges out there.

 

Made by Kahler, Fender aftermarket and sold by Dimarzio too. Late '70s - 80s.

I've had 2 of them come in, one on an older P and the other on a 80's Squier Bullet B-34 for swapping out to a more traditional bridge. I still have the one from the B-34 laying around here somewhere.

 

Mongo like?

 

Too heavy, no real tonal benefit for me. I prefer the threaded saddle style bridge.

 

.. one of these crossed my path a while back ... not as heavy of a baseplate, but same thru-saddle design ... not my cup of tea either, but I think they are still available ...

http://www.wammiworld.com/b3007.php

 

I had one for about a week in 1982. I hated it. Those saddles were a PITA to string the bass, and they made getting to the strings for doing palm muting pretty much impossible. Looks much cooler than it really is. I got rid of it and put a Schaller roller bridge on it instead.

 

I pulled one off a '74 Jazz body last year. Been using it as a paperweight on my desk. This one is brass. Retro!