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Fender Stealth String Retainer Bass Guitar Hardware (0078972049), Chrome

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Features

  • Chrome-plated retainer
  • Can be used on B, E or A string
  • Used on most American Deluxe and Dimension bass guitars
  • Fits American Deluxe and American Elite four and five-string basses

Description

Prevent string buzz on your bass guitar with a genuine, easy-to-install Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer. This chrome-plated retainer increases the break angle from the tuning key to the nut, providing greater tension, a more secure fit and greater stability. The retainer also replaces the washer on the tuning machine for your B, E or A string, alleviating the need for additional mounting hardware.

Brand: Fender


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Chrome


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Brand Name: Fender


Instrument: Bass Guitar


Number of Items: 1


UPC: 885978542826


Unit Count: 1 Count


Included Components: 1 x Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer


Item Type Name: Bass Guitar Hardware


Item Weight: 0.01 kg


Manufacturer: Fender


Model Name: Stealth Bass String Retainer


Model Number: 0078972049


Manufacturer Part Number: 0078972049


Warranty Description: 1-year limited.


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Coating Description: Chrome


Body Material Type: Steel


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Chrome


Finish Type: Chrome Plated


Recommended Uses For Product: Fender American Deluxe and Dimension bass guitars


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Functional and nicely made
This is for the USA made basses ... attaches on the post above the A string and you bring the hex nut down on top to secure it. This drops the angle a little for the A string, behind the nut, for more stability and no open A buzz (rare for me).
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018 by Garvoon
    • Does what it should
Though overpriced, it eliminated the A string buzz on my fender bass
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024 by A A
    • Worked great
Love this product from Fender. A little too expensive for what you get but work great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025 by Jaime Poole
    • Should be standard on all Fenders
This is so good to diminish string noise and should come standard. Only works with new style tuners though, no vintage because it requires the screw threads to keep it on...see American Standard style tuners.
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019 by Ralph L
    • Not needed if your open A string doesn’t buzz/rattle.
Way overpriced, for something that corrects a Fender design flaw. But item works, is high quality and is easy to install.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023 by P.J. Kreitman
    • Nessary piece for American P bass.
YES!!! I don't know why every American Precision bass just doesn't leave Fender with one of these installed. It is for the "A" sting, which is not under the "T", but if the string is not properly wrapped 3 times, mine came 2 wraps, it can have an annoying buzz. Nice 19mm or 3/4 thin open end wrench is what you need. Remove string from tuner first. Careful, snug it up properly. I experimented with just where to set it, until I got it to work properly. Though seriously, any bass close to 1500 clams you shouldn't have to do this yourself. If the headstock was angled back better, you would most likely not need this. I suppose its all about getting more necks out of a Maple Tree... The rest of the bass is, just AWESOME!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018 by Amazon Customer
    • Perfect
Fits great, and does exactly what it needs to.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024 by Brother Dave
    • Not for Mexican Fenders, I repeat, NOT FOR MEXICO!!!
It should be made very clear and upfront, that this piece is only made to fit certain basses. I say again, "THIS STRING RETAINER WILL NOT WORK WITH ALL FENDER BASSES". I think that must be what the stealthy part of the title refers to, the fact that if you look hard enough after you've already given Fender your money of course, you will then discover that to make this work with your bass, the correct after-market tuning machines/pegs are $100. Also, I tried to make it work anyways, and after trying different glues and tapes, sandpaper, and various other fruitless attempts, I realized, "DO NOT TRY TO MAKE IT FIT!!!" I am now out of the money wasted on this stupid piece, and the neck of my bass looks like crap now. The entire purchase, the piece, the monkeying around, was just a stupid waste of money and time. Shame on FENDER. Disgusting... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021 by Debra P. Mastrobattisto

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