How to Find the Right Replacement Strat Bridge

[@bristolfashion4421]

Ah, the wonderful whacky world of Leo's synchronised tremelos - thanks for helping us navigate through...

[@Swaptronics1tech]

Good video on describing the various sizes. It should be noted that the mass of the tremolo block (not shown) greatly affects sustain and tone. I noticed that on the guitars shown, each had steel wool debris on the pickup magnets. Steel wool is a good way to polish the frets, but you have to be careful the particles don't attach themselves to the pickup magnets. I've seen several good sets of pickups destroyed by metal debris finding its way into the coil windings. Be sure to use bar soap on the wood screws when replacing them--it lubricates and keeps the wood from splitting.

[@ronaldtrump7370]

I was able to take your info on the AM vintage narrow bridge and finally figure out what I need for my strat. The string saddle spacing is less than the bridge to body screws. This should get my strings on the fretboard. Thanks.

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

Thank you. This is just what I needed to see. I was looking to replace my bridge and this cleared it up. 👍

[@benitorossi9380]

very useful. However needs to consider also the depth of the tremolo block because the thickness of the body may vary. Affinity Squier for istance should have body thickness of 38mm while the ClassicVibe should be 44mm

[@rsaathoff]

Thanks. I just acquired a used mim stratocaster from CL for a great price. I found out that the guy had tapped the block for a non fender tremolo arm ( unsuccessfully I might add). So I need a new block and the correct arm. The whole MIM assembly is the best thing. I'm considering the gotoh/ wilkenson.

[@dannypqliar8763]

This was very helpful, thanks! I had no idea what bridge to get for the Epiphone FAT 210. Looks like it's the same as the standard Mexican Strat.

[@hadleymanmusic]

Thanks for the measurement rundown ive 3 to work on

[@tacratt6091]

I changed my 1990 American Standard saddles to Callaham spring steel saddles, the difference is unreal. The chime, sustain and tone is great. They also intonate much better! Best $40 dollars you will ever spend!

[@Snek03]

I know this is a really old video but did you ever find what the beat bridge is to uograde an affinity strat with? I’d orefer to stick with as much Fender oarts as possible but open to others.

[@methanedirigible]

‘Thirty tooths’ haha

[@unsuckfilter]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful =)

[@mattltech]

There's my problem. I tried to replace my trem with a 2 and 7/32nds bridge when I really needed a 2 and 7/30tooths.

[@Dailyvids25]

Dude have you checked the neck relief of this guitar? I repair and setup guitars for a living. There is no chance in hell for those saddles to be that low with the bridge not floating. What would they look if you float the bridge 1/8 inch like they recommend. How would you lower them to compensate the rise of the bridge. Not even with the bridge up 1/8 inch they still should be looking like that. No way!! Dude they are stupid low. First put your neck at .010 then all the strings at 4/64 at the 17th fret. If they are I'll at the same height in relation to the fret that has the neck radius you will automatically have perfect radius in the end.

[@gasparepellecchia]

Very very interesting

[@montydaniels1054]

+MaxGuitarVids. Ok, I bought a sanded down MIM Stratocaster Body. Now the Bridge mounting screws have to be #6x1" & not #6x1 1/4" because they would screw through the rear cavity. Now the other issue I'm having. The bridge plate won't completely cover the Tremolo block opening. The issue is right where the Tremolo Arm is at. You know how the bridge plate has that tab where the Trem Arm screws into? If I install a Fender Stratocaster 2 1/16th" bridge kit on this body, when facing the body & the body standing up, there is a 1/8" gap at the top right corner of the tremolo opening. However, if I was to use a Squier bridge mounting plate/Tremolo, because the Squier is a bit larger, it covers the Tremolo opening in the body completely. So is there different size Bridge mounting Plates, or is it just the Squier Bridge/Tremolo kit & the Fender Standard Bridge/Tremolo Kit? I mean the body is 1 3/4" thick & that's with it sanded down to the wood. I'm just wondering if the guy I bought it from actually bought a Squier Special Edition Strat without knowing that he did because he bought it used & it was painted Black so while he owned it he tried to paint it Red but gave up on it because the paint job didn't look too great once he sanded off the original Black color. I also had a couple other things, I sanded the Neck Well a bit & I was able to expose some Light Red bold font numbers along with the date, which looked like it read NOV 03 & either 19x9 or 199x. It's hard reading the last 2 numbers.....

[@prodbyamrit]

Hi, thanks for the amazing guide. Could you tell me the spacing for a Squier Classic Vibe 50s strat?

[@vyger6336]

My Stratocaster was Made in Japan in 1984 and I 'm not sure where I would find the correct saddles for it. The present saddles actually have some rust on them. They are 40 yrs old after all...

[@tylerparker3024]

I found this video after i did the right thing and bought like 4 different ones trying to get one that worked with my old peavey lol

[@djmartinez5054]

I just want a bridge/saddle without those ridiculous pointy screws that gash the side of my palm. Why in the world does Fender still make them like that? :)

[@Hello-pl2qe]

Thirty tooths? Did I hear that right? Lol

[@outsiderdf]

Lol

[@WHCAudio]

immediately went to the comments section the instant I heard that. can't believe someone actually said thirty two'ths

[@ViaticalTree]

I had a race yesterday and I came in twoth.

[@Hello-pl2qe]

Lmao this one still gets me

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I am looking to Replace by 6-Screw Bridge & Trem System on my 78 Stratocaster. I want to Float my Tremolo ( no divebombs ) just Nice Flutters. I need a Solid & Stable Trem Bar ( not the Fender Flimsy Screw-In - which Strips and becomes Loose !!! I am so confused as there are: Super Vee Bladerunner, Wilkinson, Sophia 2:22 ( which I love ), Vega Trem VT-1 Ultra Trem ( also very nice ), Hipshot, Kahler, Callaham & Gotoh - Any Input from the Guitar Community is Much Appreciated.

[@davidbakerscuba]

Michael Caz I have Callahan in my guitar. They are made of very high quality parts which you can feel. Stunning stability is great and they have a thick chunky steel block.

[@hadleymanmusic]

So I need a thick plate 2 7/32 space but im not sure where to find one. Ive already got several with nice saddles but seems and sounds like a cheap thin metal stamped plate.

[@hadleymanmusic]

I need thick plate wide spacing ive not decided brass or cast. Ive a korean cast copy thats smaller spacing I like it but im wantin full size next I just dont know which

[@hellboundTX333]

My 96 Tex-Mex strat has a vintage spaced bridge from the factory. It’s kind of an oddball.

[@fate2022]

Haha, I love when people say (32) thirty tooths, it's thirty seconds

[@roadtorockstar7848]

I have a question....the screws on the bridge, stick out a bit, and they are a bit scratchy,...when I touch them sometimes with my palm. Ideas? I have seen there are different Bridge constructions....

[@sonclearbrahman-ar1461]

Highwood contoured saddles fix this problem. Their grub screws do not protrude. Expensive at 50 USD. Alternatively, grind down the bottom of each grub screw once your action is set.

[@Matan2222222]

Hello! I have a 2007 Fender Highway One with 2 7/32 mounting spacing and 2 1/16 String spacing. Can I replace this bridge with a vintage spec bridge that have 2 7/32 mounting and string spacing? I'm no longer using the humbucker so i wont need the narrower string spacing to fit the humbucker pole pieces. My current setup is SSS. Thanks in advance!

[@millionaireloser3974]

I know I'm late to the party here. I have an affinity strat do you know if the mim bridge will fit? I know the spacing is the same thanks to this video but is the block length also the same?

[@shotgunner308]

32ths? You mean 32nds?

[@SuperAjej]

Thanks for the vid man, how about the block screw holes , can a mexican big block fit a standard 60's American vintage bridge plate with string screwwidth of 2 7/32 ? I'm talking about the block screw holes that bolt the bridge plate to the block . Thanks

[@LieutenantTickles]

Anyone getting 2 1/4 for both measurements? Trying to figure out what bridge to replace mine with.

[@-Rambi-]

And the string spacing, the block depth and staggered/non staggered string holders in the block. Strat tremlo measurements are a mess throughout the years, it doesn't help that most online retailers don't write these measurements. Regarding that Squier, it doesn't have a full size body which means that the block will be too long. Guitar fetish sells tremlo that fits these narrow body Squire/Asian copies. And seeing that comments last forever, If anyone is looking for a new trem for a Squier SE than that has the narrow string/bolt spacing while at the same time having a full size body.

[@RedPetrol76]

In a perfect world there are only torx screws and Callaham bridges

[@randomuser48737]

As an european thank you dude

[@tommyapplegate30]

I have a 2018 fender 50s stratocaster made in Mexico. It came with a older 6 screw pivoting synchronize tremelo Can I take a american vintage synchronize tremelo and replace it? The made in Mexico is just potted metal the same thing they put on squires. The american is a bigger block as well the thin block is for cheaper fenders.

[@welcometohell1926]

What size allen wrench for a player series MIM Strat saddle adjustment?

[@sinjon]

Are the ones on the MIM Strats steel? I have a MIM deluxe roadhouse and don’t know if the block or saddles are steel

[@jadonx]

just measured my 70's made in japan hohner strat at 2.09"inch (2 3/32" ) so will I be able fit a vintage narrow?

[@laioorellana6932]

Hi. I can adapt my mexican strat and use the vintage narrow bridge our the american vintage ?

[@madbam]

Love your videos.....I have a question. What if I have a body I bought that didnt come with a bridge. How can I tell which bridge to buy...2 1/16 or different?

[@sonoman9095]

:( I have few options to replace my MIM tremolo

[@contact1araya]

hello, I have a 1994 40th anniversary stratocaster, I would like to replace my bridge plate that has the holes for the intonation screws for the side of the saddle, I want to use some roller saddles that have the hole on the center of the saddle....what is the name of the part from fender that I have to buy?

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

contact1araya - The Block? That's the only thing left.

[@jerbear1601]

The thing that you should be asking yourself is why doesn't Fender put decent hardware on their guitars and why should you have to replace it? Just buy an actual Strat copy that come with decent hardware like Vintage brand Guitars etc. The wood is the same anyway.

[@lostgroovemusic8494]

Is the squier affinity block the same size as a Mexican standard

[@lostgroovemusic8494]

Bridge I mean if you were replacing it

[@maxguitarvids7618]

Pretty sure it is yes, but it will extend 1/4 inch out the back and you won't be able to put the backplate on.

[@montydaniels1054]

+MaxGuitarVids. Hi, actually I have a question for you. I bought a Strat that I finished sanding so I can custom paint it, also I just purchased a [I'm hoping] Fender Classic 50's Strat in Shoreline Gold. Beautiful body however, these two Bodies have the same issue. The 2 1/16" Bridge /Tremolo & on the Classic 50's Strat, 2-Post Bridge/Tremolo when put on, I can see a gap in the Trem Block cutout. The gap is just above the part of the Bridge Plate where the Tremolo Arm would screw into. The gap is about 4mm long x 2mm wide. I'm just wondering if these two sellers either sold a Squier Body, or some off brand Stratocaster style body, since Squier parts do cover this gap because those Bridge Plates are a bit larger in that area. Thanks, Dan

[@pecatum666]

Very first mark on your ruler is 1/8, not 1/16th...

[@hobiecat901]

This cat does not reply back to your questions I noticed.

[@TheMadShredder]

how do I measure for a gfs brass block? gffs sells usa , mim, and asian. what should I measure on my plate?

[@maxguitarvids7618]

If your plate is stock, you should just be able to buy the appropriate block for the model you have (MIA, MIM, other import) and screw it on the back. I did this with my Callaham block on a MIM and it fit no problem. No measuring needed.

[@stratmister009]

I believe the straight edge you used was marked in ⅛ increments, in sixteenths.

[@bigbrownhouse6999]

“Seven thirty-twooths”

[@joegalea3652]

I wish you give the measurements bought in English & American language mate .

[@MrSandydillon]

1 people are just used to buying junk now and don't even know what quality is do you something for a while and then you throw it away

[@bigpapi2658]

Two and seven thirty toose 😂

[@DougHinVA]

It's too repetitive and boring. 2 and 1/16" center to center.... OK. We get that.