Certification Filed as Exhibit 12(b) to Form N-CSR

CERTIFICATION

I, R. Jay Gerken, president of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”), certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The Fund’s periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended December 31, 2008, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in such Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.

/s/ R. Jay Gerken	March 3, 2009
R. Jay Gerken	Date
President

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Certification Filed as Exhibit 12(b) to Form N-CSR

CERTIFICATION

I, Marie K. Karpinski, principal financial and accounting officer of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”), certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The Fund’s periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended December 31, 2008, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in such Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.

/s/ Marie K. Karpinski	March 3, 2009
Marie K. Karpinski	Date
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

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