Bridge
It is a metal component screwed into the body. One end of the strings is secured to it.
The bridge is formed by a plate with a raised edge. The saddles, which the strings rest upon, are fixed to such plate.
A sturdy bridge increases the sustain (sound duration).
FENDER BRIDGE PLATE
SADDLES COMPLETE WITH SCREWS FOR ADJUSTMENTS
BRIDGE SCREWED IN THE BODY
BRIDGE SCREWED IN THE BODY WITH STRINGS
By acting on the saddle screws with a screwdriver and/or an Allen key it is possible to adjust the intonation and height of the strings (in combination with the truss rod).
STRINGS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
PITCH ADJUSTMENT
To give more sustain to the sound, some bass models allow you to anchor the strings to bushings mounted on the back of the body, making them pass through the body of the instrument and then resting normally on the bridge saddles.
BUSHINGS WITH THE STRINGS ANCHORED THROUGH THE BODY
STRINGS ANCHORED THROUGH THE BODY