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Post subject: Locking the bridge 2008 MIA Strat???
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:45 pm
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As many of you know I got my 2008 MIA Strat yesterday. I would like to find out how to lock the bridge to a make it a fixed bridge. What I play at the moment doesn't really require the use of the wammy bar. I am so used to playing and resting my hand on a fixed bridge (my Les Paul and Tele) that I tend to press kinda hard on the bridge at times, causing it to wah wah a bit. Is it a easy task, or should I just learn to live with it? Thanks guys. :)

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Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:59 pm
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I know of two ways it can be done:

1. Put a block of wood between the trem block and the heel side of the cavity, or

2. Tighten the trem claw until the bridge is flush with the body and put all 5 springs on.

I used number two and it worked very well.


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5 springs, tighten trem claw.

Insert wood between trem block and body.

Either will get ya there.

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I used another spring and brought the bridge down flush to the body. It seems to have added sustain and solved some tuning/string stretching issues I was having.

Hope this helps!!


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cryingstrat wrote:
5 springs, tighten trem claw.

Insert wood between trem block and body.

Either will get ya there.


Ha! We just simultaneously posted the same thing!


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bluesgrass wrote:
cryingstrat wrote:
5 springs, tighten trem claw.

Insert wood between trem block and body.

Either will get ya there.


Ha! We just simultaneously posted the same thing!


I noticed that! Perfect timing :lol:

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strive2walk wrote:
... I used another spring and brought the bridge down flush to the body...

+ 1 -- I did the same thing. I went with four springs, leaving the claw alone. That brought the bridge flush with the body, keeping the git always in tune, and also leaves the trem available whenever I want to use it. To me, this is the best of both worlds.

Caveat: Mine is a vintage trem. It sounds like you have the two point. I am not sure if that makes a difference, but I mention it just in case.

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I'm considering buying a Strat, and this concerns me as well...

I think I'm going to block the tremolo with a block of wood if I do... seems like the most solid way to do it.

Of course, we wouldn't HAVE to if Fender would give us the 2008 Stratocasters with a hardtail option...


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I added 5 springs to my MIA std strat trem and it did the the job, but I subsequently had fret rattle when bending on the higher frets. Also in order to get the old strings out of the body I had to take off the back plate because the springs pulled the trem block too far. I tried to avoid this by using the trem bar to realign the block with the slot in the back plate, but due to the increased tension, I actually began to bend the bar.

Long story short--I'd suggest taking it to a tech. Tighten down the trem claw screws until the bridge is flush with the body and have it professionally set up. I also suggest using locking tuners.

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Also in order to get the old strings out of the body I had to take off the back plate because the springs pulled the trem block too far. I tried to avoid this by using the trem bar to realign the block with the slot in the back plate, but due to the increased tension, I actually began to bend the bar.

You definately will have to take the back plate off to change strings. But then, I'm on the side that says the guitar is way cooler without the back plate anyway. 8)

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[quote="bluesgrass"]I know of two ways it can be done:

1. Put a block of wood between the trem block and the heel side of the cavity, or

2. Tighten the trem claw until the bridge is flush with the body and put all 5 springs on.

I used number two and it worked very well.[/quotI
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I have 3 springs could you really just tighten the claws to level out the bride flush against the body without having to add the extra 2 strings. I mean when the guitar is shipped from the factory it only comes equipped with 3 springs and the gap between the bridge and the body is only like 1/8" off flush with the body. Couldn't you do that with the trem claw screws inside and still leave it at 3 springs?

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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:49 am
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Another option is to keep only three spings in the back and slip a pink eraser between the block and the body (as you would with the wood solution) and tighten the claw afterward. This will allow for a little bridge flex when bending allowing for some really nice jangly vibrato effects... yet the bridge won't be floating any longer.

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WhiteRaven wrote:
I'm considering buying a Strat, and this concerns me as well...

I think I'm going to block the tremolo with a block of wood if I do... seems like the most solid way to do it.

Of course, we wouldn't HAVE to if Fender would give us the 2008 Stratocasters with a hardtail option...


I just removed the trem and replaced it with a Kahler 7330 fixed bridge. EASY swap... easy to adjust in EVERY way imaginable. I've read in other posts people say that you have to go through some serious woodworking to put a block of wood in the trem cavity, I didn't and I think it sounds fantastic.

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ClearwaterZiggy wrote:
WhiteRaven wrote:
I'm considering buying a Strat, and this concerns me as well...

I think I'm going to block the tremolo with a block of wood if I do... seems like the most solid way to do it.

Of course, we wouldn't HAVE to if Fender would give us the 2008 Stratocasters with a hardtail option...


I just removed the trem and replaced it with a Kahler 7330 fixed bridge. EASY swap... easy to adjust in EVERY way imaginable. I've read in other posts people say that you have to go through some serious woodworking to put a block of wood in the trem cavity, I didn't and I think it sounds fantastic.

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Nice stuff man, +1


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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:16 am
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I say just learn to play a floating bridge... your touch will adapt.
Tweek the nut & the guitar so it stays in tune.
You don't have to go crazy with the trem to use it.
It makes for great easy vibratos & bend accents...

Other posts:

Blocking my trem?

hardtails

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Trem blocking question

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