The metal bass jaws for vintage Steinberger basses are the most common broken parts that we see here at the HeadlessUSA Steinberger Guitar & Bass Restoration Center. Unfortunately, the metal used for the original string jaws was of very low quality, so they invariably begin to fail over time. We have purchased, examined and studied many different examples of modern replacement jaws over the years, and we've always found the modern replacements lacking in some important aspect. Either the metal work was not professionally cast, or the size specifications were not quite correct, and some were even the wrong color!

So, once again, we "bit the bullet" and began to research and design our own jaws. We are in the enviable position of having the former head of production at the original Newburgh Steinberger factory as the designer of these new parts, and the quality of these jaws is simply amazing. Jeff Babicz undertook the task of overseeing this project, and the results were well worth the wait.

Our jaws are made from solid billets of high-carbon steel for maximum strength and durability and should last the lifetime of your bass. Jeff has worked on hundreds of these bridges over the years and has determined that the best solution for smooth operation and minimum wear is a combination of both metal and plastic washers. He has also found that these moving parts must be lubricated to insure the best quality of operation, so we are including a container of professional lubricating grease with every order at no charge.

For this first product release, we are offering quantity discounts for our customers. We sell our jaw kits in multiples of one set. You can purchase as many sets as you'd like, depending on how many jaws on your bridge need to be replaced.