Gewa Stringtree Bass Chrome

I got this as a replacement for a Fender P-bass.

First of all, it doesn't look quite as nice in real life as on the photos. It looks and feels kinda cheap. It also looks very different from the original Fender part.

Secondly, it doesn't include a mounting screw. Not a big deal and I know now that the product description mentions this. I didn't notice when ordering as I had originally ordered the original Fender part but it was delayed and never came back in stock so it held up my order. The Thomann team suggested this one as a replacement and I just accepted it without checking the description to finally get my order processed. I just assumed it would be a more or less identical replacement part. My mistake for not checking.

Finally, and most importantly: It has these grooves on the bottom side where the strings are supposed to fit. They are totally unnecessary, just an extra hassle because it needs to be aligned with the strings (and it's impossible to see from the top if it is aligned of not). The original Fender part does NOT have these grooves and is therefore easier to install.

It works fine I guess but I would rather recommend the original part, at least if it's for a Fender. There's so little money to save for something that gives a slightly inferior impression.