This is a genuine Floyd Rose replacement saddle for the SpeedLoader tremolo system. The SpeedLoader uses a different string-loading mechanism than a standard Floyd Rose — strings feed in from the rear of the saddle rather than being clamped and cut at the block. If a saddle is cracked, stripped or lost, the bridge will not hold a string, and this is the part that fixes that.

Fit is system-specific and cannot be assumed from appearance alone. Floyd Rose tremolo hardware varies by series, and saddles that look the same between generations are often cut to different dimensions. Before ordering, confirm that the guitar is running a SpeedLoader system — not a standard Original, 1000 series, or other Floyd Rose variant. If you are not certain which system is in the guitar, measure and compare before committing to an order.

The saddle is hardened steel with a gold finish, matching factory SpeedLoader hardware in gold. Hardened steel is the standard for Floyd Rose saddle material because string contact points on softer metal wear quickly under the lateral load of a floating bridge.

If you are unsure whether this saddle fits your specific guitar, send us the make, model and year and we will confirm before you order.