Vintage Ferrules

These are the standard Telecaster and Hardtail Ferrules, but it’s worth bearing in mind that the way they’ve been used over the years has slightly changed.

From 1950 through 1966, the ferrules were countersunk into the body, sitting flush in the guitar.

From 1966 until the Fender Management buyout in 1984, the Ferrules were no longer counter sunk, and actually sat proud.

Since 1984, the ferrules have been countersunk again.

It doesn’t alter the way the Ferrules work, but its worth taking on board for historical builds or repairs.

It’s also worth considering that although these are the most common form of ferrule in use on Telecasters, there are exceptions.

Available in Chrome, Gold or Black

Bullet Ferrules

These Ferrules represent one of the exceptions mentioned above, initially run alongside the debut of Fenders bullet strings and slightly more common on hard tail Stratocasters, occasionally, the slightly narrower ferrule appears on Telecasters.

No real advantage or disadvantage when in use with regular strings, however, its argued that they provide a more stable platform for Fenders namesake strings.

Smooth Ferrules

A smooth barrel ferrule which shouldn’t require any counter sinking to achieve a flush finish due to the shorter nature and lack of collar. Functionally, they’re identical to most other ferrules.

Bass Ferrules

Available in Chrome.

Designed to fit into the back of a bass to allow for string through body bridges, Argued to give a little more sustain, and draw in a little more of the body woods characteristics into your sound.

Top of Body Ferrules

Available in Chrome.

Small Ferrules fitted into the top of a body, eliminating the need for a tail piece, and giving the advantage of stringing through the bodyof the guitar, bringing in a little more of the woods characteristics into the sound.