Van Rosa VRIL-001 Over-The-Top String Bender System

Introducing the Over-The-Top String Bender System, offering all of the benefits of a strap button controlled B-Bender at a fraction of the price and without the painful installation process. The Over-The-Top String Bender brings the string bender mechanism to the surface, installing on top of the guitar with a sleek, durable, beautiful, and unobtrusive design. The System will install on most telecasters with absolutely no modifications to the body of the instrument. No Drilling, No Routing, No special tools of any kind. The Over-The-Top String Bender system is designed to install using existing holes only, taking advantage of standard instruments bridge fixing screw holes and strap button screw holes. Our patent pending design sets itself apart from all other string bender mechanisms with two key innovations: a control cable used to connect the system's levers, and a custom made hollow screw to allow the B string to pass from the saddle through to the systems main lever. Compatible with both vintage and modern style saddles (currently shipping with modern style saddles). Compatible with top and back loading Telecasters (must use vintage style saddles for top loading). All of the system's parts are made of heavy duty chrome plated steel or are machined from solid aluminum. The control cable uses industrial grade braided wire and a sprung, lubricated conduit to maximize durability and smoothness of action. Anyone with a basic knowledge of electric guitars can feel comfortable installing the Over-The-Top String Bender themselves. Completing installation will require your instruments action and intonation to be set. The Over-The-Top String Bender System is by far the least expensive and lowest impact strap button controlled String Bender on the market today. Comparable systems will cost roughly $400 for the component, and another $400 to install.