--- product_id: 49419620 title: "Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer" brand: "fender" price: "€ 61.25" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/49419620-fender-stealth-bass-string-retainer store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Precision string retention Durable alloy steel build Seamless washer replacement Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer **Brand:** fender **Price:** € 61.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Lock in your tone, lose the tuning worries! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer by fender - **How much does it cost?** € 61.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/49419620-fender-stealth-bass-string-retainer) ## Best For - fender enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fender brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Alloy Steel:** Crafted from durable materials to withstand intense playing sessions and last longer. - • **Secure String Pressure:** Ensures your H, E, or A string stays firmly pressed on the saddle for flawless tuning stability. - • **Effortless Installation:** Replaces existing washers without hassle—upgrade your bass setup in minutes. - • **Invisible Yet Impactful:** Sleek design that blends perfectly with your Fender bass for a professional look. - • **Optimized for Fender Basses:** Specifically engineered to fit Fender electric bass tuning parts for perfect compatibility. ## Overview The Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer is a precision-engineered replacement washer for Fender electric basses, designed to securely press the H, E, or A string onto the saddle. Made from durable alloy steel and sized for seamless installation, it enhances tuning stability while maintaining a low-profile, professional appearance. ## Description Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer The Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer is an unobtrusive string retainer for Fender electric basses. It replaces the washer of the H string, E string or A string mechanics and helps to press the string securely onto the saddle. The Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer at a glance: String Retainer for Fender Electric Bass Replaces the washer of the H string, E string or A string mechanics. Helps to press the string firmly onto the saddle. MS ID: BAS0008337-000 Manufacturer: Fender. Type:String Retainer Basses, tuning parts for bass, various bass replacement parts. ## Features - Various bass replacement parts - Tuning Parts for Basses - basses - We value a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. - Our goal - Your satisfaction is our top priority and is our focus. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Product Dimensions | 12.7 x 12.7 x 0.13 cm; 10 g | | Item model number | 0078972049 | | Colour | multicoloured | | String Gauge | Medium | | String Material | Alloy Steel | | Size | Einheitsgröße | | Item Weight | 10 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Fender - **String gauge:** Medium - **Colour:** multicoloured - **Instrument:** Bass Guitar - **String material type:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713mQ4n03EL.jpg) ![Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DwW-GoggL.jpg) ![Fender Stealth Bass String Retainer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713mQ4n03EL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Fender's famous design flaw makes the corporation even more money *by F***W on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2017* I gave this one star for three reasons:1. It's made of soft brass that bends/ lifts upwards slightly when you tighten the string to pitch (A string in my case) and is clearly designed by a blood relative of the guy who created the original A string buzz design flaw in the headstock to start with. When fitted, it increased the break angle over the nut by only a tiny amount and that's it, so the inherent Fender design flaw that results in A string buzz remains, particularly when doing a pull-off on the string at the C to D position. I squashed mine to lower the height that it holds the string and even then it doesn't get anywhere near the angle on the D and G strings over the nut.2. As a US reviewer rightly said - Fender should be giving these away (if they worked) due to the fact that the A string rattle inherent in their basses is a company design flaw, and not something the customer should have to pay extra to fix. That said, it remedies Fender's flaw in some people's basses, judging by some of the reviews, but not others.3. It galls me to have to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a simple, tiny part not much more complicated than a washer, to an already super-wealthy corporation remarketing and renaming the same four-bolt basses each year for higher and higher prices. This year it's "Fender Professional Jazz Bass" to make last year's Fender owners feel that they might need to 'upgrade' to a new, improved model that has a different colour paint and has been blessed by one of the older Fender technicians who maybe knew someone who ate in the same cafeteria as Leo back in the day.Hopefully, no-one is stupid enough to pay what they are currently asking for this on Amazon (£16 plus £10 postage). Don't do it folks!. At the time of writing the cheapest place I found selling this in the UK is stringsdirect at £9.99 plus £0.99 postage. Contrary to these prices, it isn't made of gold....It probably costs Fender about £0.08 to make, at most.My honest opinion is if you want a proper string retainer then get something like a Sandberg string retainer, which holds down the A, D and G in one go. Even a 2nd button type retainer would work better than this and also allows you to lower it more with a file if you need to. But I understand why people would buy Fender's over-priced effort - same reason I did - you want it to be more in keeping with the original Fender aesthetic. To be 'stealthy' and unobtrusive in other words. It's the reason I spent eleven quid on a washer.... ## Frequently Bought Together - Fender Stealth String Retainer Bass Guitar Hardware (0078972049), Chrome - Fender 994407000 Himass 4-String Bass Bridge Assembly with Zinc Saddles, Chrome - Fender American Standard/Deluxe Bass Guitar Tuners RH Set, Guitar Accessories, Chrome --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/49419620-fender-stealth-bass-string-retainer](https://www.desertcart.be/products/49419620-fender-stealth-bass-string-retainer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-06-27*