Pick up the arm of the VS100 CV to use the smoothest vibrato available. Release the arm, and it drops to the user-adjustable 'park' postion, where it converts to a fixed bridge - as solid as a rock!

In the 'park' position it performs exactly as a hard-tail. In-tune two-string bends, string breaks, playing hand pushing down on the bridge - the VS100 CV stays in tune. Period.

Finished in Satin Chrome

Replicating the size, weight & materials of the original '54 Leo Fender design was a prime objective, and acheived quite easily. Getting the bridge to return to the same position after use was another matter. The major problem with the original design was that the 6 holes and 6 screws can bind, creating poor tuning stability. By making 5 of the front holes into slots it is impossible for the bridge to bind, ensuring a smooth 'return to zero' like the VS100. The 6th hole is retained so that lateral position on the guitar is preserved.

Special bent steel saddles replicate vintage 'sparkle' & tone perfectly, and their unique shape allows the height adjustment screws to be recessed to give the smoothest possible feel. A further aid to tuning stability is the unique string hole pattern in the block. Strings are staggered to achieve a more consistent angle over the saddles intonation point, alleviating problems inherent in the original design.

As with all Wilkinson designs, the saddles lock to optimise the transfer of energy to the guitar, maximising 'tone transfer' and sustain. Finished in vintage Nickel.