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Fender 0071014049 Vintage-Style Standard Series Stratocaster Tremolo Assemblies
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Replaced the trem bridge (the thin, light block model) in my MIM Strat with this hefty one. Easy drop-in replacement took mere minutes. As long as you know how to correctly set the six trem screws, this is a drop-dead easy upgrade. Though some critics say it's a junky, cheesy item, in my extensive experience, this comes through as a perfectly solid, professional part that is well-made and works fine. The tonal upgrade is readily apparent in better sustain and string separation. The complainers want the block to be steel or brass, not alloy, but it's plenty heavy and the sound is great. I like it. Fender's saddles are a weak point across the board, so I do change those out on every Fender, not just this one. Just make sure this is the bridge that fits your guitar. I can purchase just about any parts I want, and am quite happy with this unit -- which is way, way underpriced, IMO!Read full review
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This bridge does not come with the tremolo bar. You must purchase it separately. The cost is outrageous. The sustain block where the strings pass through needs to be altered in size so that it will fit appropriately, along with having to modify the opening of the guitar body itself. Unless you are a skilled technician, I would avoid this option to replace the unacceptable light-weight bridges you find on so many Strat copies. Even the imported Strats are not manufactured to the specs you would expect from Fender.
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I purchased this to better my sustain and after installation. The sustain was lasting to long almost five seconds, very hard to intonate. I new something was wrong. I checked the cavity and found one corner touching and after removal l was able to clear that up. Now it's as it was meant to be. Great tone increase and actually added to my playing comfort. I have the claw spring adjusted one half inch out and even making my trem exactly at 1/8 above the guitar surface. It's how l have always setup my strats and all my bends are more comfortable than with the old block. My sustain is around three seconds now and allows my compressor sustainer pedal to work properly. It's a vast improvement to tone. I can actually use 1 through 5 and all sound great no more over the edge quack and the other end not as dark. Definitely recommend, just check before you button it up that the block isn't touching the body or your notes will wring out on top of one another and most compressor s can't keep up to fix it. Custom shop neck American vintage Clapton fender noisless and believe it or not l replaced my worn out body with a new squire standard same neck pocket size just basswood it's awesome body $60 and of course the block had to go. If you upgrade your body measure the back of the neck pocket thickness and make sure it matches and dump the block and go fender big. ThanksRead full review
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I bought this for a partscaster project I was working on since I had read that it will bolt directly to a Squier SE Special body. I am here to verify that it bolts onto the Squier SE body without issue but cannot say whether it fits other Squier models (although I did read that it is too deep to work on the thinner Squier "Affinity" model bodies). I like the stamped saddles and the high mass block compared to the Squier unit. Side Notes: The string and mounting bolt spacing is not the same as the "vintage" Fender models (i.e.: it would not work on my MIM Fender Road Worn 50's Strat for instance). You will also need a Standard Mexican Fender tremolo bar (PN 099-2310-100), since the import one has different threads. Also, the Fender Mexican spring claw is wider than the one mounted to the Squier SE, so I just kept the original SE one in place, which works fine. Anyway, if you want an inexpensive upgrade for your lower end import Strat, I can attest to the quality of the Fender Mexican Tremolo bridge assembly... Good Luck!Read full review
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Bought this to replace my Classic Vibe 50's strat original tremolo. It dropped in perfectly and my original Classic Vibe bar fit perfectly. Original mounting screws also worked perfectly. Inexpensive upgrade if you desire a big block vs the cheaper small block and the Fender stamped saddles are great quality. Classic Vibe strats also have the full thickness body which you will need in order to use this tremolo. A+++
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