It is currently Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:48 am

All times are UTC - 7 hours



Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
Post subject: Gold plated Strat bridge parts.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:23 am
Offline
Professional Musician
Professional Musician
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:52 pm
Posts: 1129
Location: UK
I have a nice looking NOS '56 Time Machine in Fiesta Red, Birdseye neck, and gold hardware. However, some of the bridge parts, Intonation screws and their springs, and saddle height allen screws are black finished, and I think it would look cooler if they were all gold plated.
Does anyone know where it might be possible to source intonation screws and springs, and saddle height screws with gold plating?


Top
Profile
Fender Play Winter Sale 2020
Post subject: Re: Gold plated Strat bridge parts.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:04 pm
Offline
Rock Icon
Rock Icon
User avatar

Joined: Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:48 am
Posts: 26415
Location: Tombstone Territory
I'm afraid you may have to contact a local plating shop to arrange that. Back in the day, Strats (and other Fender instruments up to 1966) that were ordered with the optional gold hardware came with fully-plated bridges (including screws and springs). But for whatever reason, Fender now supplies only the bridge plates, bridge-plate screws, and saddles in gold. The remaining bridge hardware features a silicon oxide finish, as you've noted. My guess is that the high-wear items do not hold the plating well and the black finish if nothing else will remain consistent in appearance.

Arjay

_________________
"Here's why reliability is job one: A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence." -- BRUCE ZINKY


Top
Profile
Post subject: Re: Gold plated Strat bridge parts.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:43 am
Offline
Professional Musician
Professional Musician
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:52 pm
Posts: 1129
Location: UK
Thanks. I'm sure you are right.


Top
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 7 hours

Fender Play Winter Sale 2020

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: