ORION Through Body reinterprets the Hardtail bridge around a compact architecture in which string routing, saddle guidance and spring operation have been designed as a unified system.
 
Its six independent saddles allow precise adjustment of intonation and radius. Its slightly asymmetrical design stems directly from this mechanical arrangement.
 
Here again, form is the consequence of function.
 
Controlled string routing.
 
On the ORION Through Body, the strings pass through the body of the guitar before reaching their respective saddles.
 
Particular attention has been paid to the six string passages machined into the bridge. The edges in contact with the strings are carefully radiused to guide each change in direction without creating aggressive contact points.
 
This geometry helps preserve the integrity of the strings, control their contact with the bridge and promote consistent transmission of vibrations.
 
The string passage is not simply drilled through the component: its geometry is an integral part of the bridge design.
 
Controlled preload.
 
Adjusting the intonation naturally causes the six saddles to occupy different positions, thereby altering the compression of their springs.
 
On the ORION, this difference is directly integrated into the geometry of the bridge.
 
On the inner side, dedicated counterbores house and guide each spring along its operating axis. Their depth is individually defined according to the theoretical position of each saddle resulting from the intonation setting.
 
This geometry makes it possible to maintain consistent spring preload despite the different positions of the six saddles.
 
Guided saddles.
 
On the ORION Through Body, saddle guidance is directly integrated into the architecture of the bridge.
 
The internal geometry of the bridge body ensures the positioning of the outer saddles, while the intermediate saddles guide one another through their complementary geometries.
 
The assembly therefore forms a continuous guidance system that helps maintain the alignment of all six saddles throughout their entire adjustment range, without adding any additional parts or mechanisms.
 
Six strings. Six independent adjustments.
 
The six saddles allow the intonation and height of each string to be adjusted individually.
 
This architecture makes it possible to precisely match the bridge radius to the fretboard radius while taking into account the specific characteristics of each instrument and the string gauge used.
 
The mechanisms remain simple and directly accessible, preserving the ease of adjustment expected from a Hardtail bridge.
 
Comfort in the details.
 
The contours, angles and exposed surfaces are carefully radiused to improve playing comfort, particularly when palm muting.
 
The same attention is given to the string passages and the various contact surfaces, allowing the strings to follow their natural path while limiting unnecessary mechanical stress.
 
As always at FAUVE, every detail serves a precise function and contributes to the coherence of the whole.
 
Fully machined from solid material.
 
At FAUVE, every component is fully machined from carefully selected solid material.
 
This approach provides complete control over geometry, dimensional precision and the repeatability of every component, while offering extensive freedom in the design of shapes, radii and mechanical interfaces.
 
Every removal of material serves a purpose. Nothing is left to chance.
 
Technical specifications
 
 
 
Through Body Hardtail bridge.
 
 
Six saddles individually adjustable for height and intonation.
 
 
Saddle guidance integrated into the geometry of the bridge, complemented by mutual guidance between the saddles through their complementary geometries.
 
 
Individual spring housings, machined to specific depths according to the theoretical position of each saddle.
 
 
Geometry designed to maintain consistent spring preload despite differences in intonation adjustment.
 
 
Six through-body string passages with carefully radiused edges.
 
 
String passage geometry designed to preserve the strings and control their contact with the bridge.
 
 
Carefully radiused contours and contact surfaces.
 
 
Available in several materials and finishes.
 
 
Made in France.
 
 
Images are for illustrative purposes only: The appearance of the product may vary depending on the selected material and finish.