{"title":"String Retainers","description":"\u003cp\u003eString retainers maintain the correct break angle over the nut on guitars with flat or angled headstocks — improving tuning stability, reducing string slippage, and ensuring consistent string tension across all positions. A small but important component, particularly on Stratocaster, Telecaster, and bass-style headstocks where the string path is relatively flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eString Retainer Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eButterfly-style retainer trees that hold two strings at the correct angle. Sold in pairs with matching screws and washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded Chrome (x2)\u003c\/strong\u003e — classic folded metal design; includes screws and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold (x2)\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes screws and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack (x2)\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes screws and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoller String Retainer Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoller-style retainer trees reduce friction at the contact point, helping strings return to pitch more reliably after bends or tremolo use. Sold in pairs with matching screws and washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome (x2)\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes screws and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eString Retainer Bars\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-width retainer bars spanning multiple strings; ideal for flat headstock guitars requiring a consistent break angle across the string set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome Bar (59mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes fitting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes fitting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBass String Retainer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass Guitar String Retainer \u0026amp; Screws Set\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds bass strings at the correct angle over the nut for improved tuning stability and consistent 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