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Post subject: Re: replace fender 6 screws bridge mim help
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:54 pm
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If the trem block says "PW29" on the underside, I see no reason to replace even the block, let alone the whole trem. That's the 'high mass block', and every bit as good as any replacement.

On the pickups upgrade, before any advice I'd need to know a) what's wrong with the sound of the guitar now, and b) what are you (= drugus) wanting to get it sound like? And: has the guitar been set up properly?


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Post subject: Re: replace fender 6 screws bridge mim help
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:55 am
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stratmangler wrote:
Stop obsessing about the screws, and do something tangible, such as replacing the tremolo block for a steel one.
It's possible to get a Fender steel block that fits the MiM Standard bridge.
You'd need to get a new (American) arm too, because the block is threaded for 10/32" thread.

Yes it is possible, and you will need a new whammy bar.
Here's the block I got: https://www.guitarfetish.com/Made-in-Me ... _1145.html
Fits just like the alloy block that originally came with the MIM Strat.
They have Trem Arms too: https://www.guitarfetish.com/10-32-Thre ... p_p_5.html

Cost you under $30 for a new sound.


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Post subject: Re: replace fender 6 screws bridge mim help
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:27 am
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