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Post subject: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 3:40 pm
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Hello, I was wondering if a sustain block from a deluxe or elite Strat would fit a mim bridge.
Or are there any aftermarket trems that are a drop-in replacement, that also have a pop in arm?
I Would like to fit a bridge with a pop in arm in my Strat, and i need a new block anyway seeing as I had a stainless steel arm on there that broke and I am unable to remove it form the block.


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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 2:09 am
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This forum really isn't going to flourish if posts aren't released a bit promptly. It is pointless waiting a week between reviewing new posts to releasing them. As seen here, people will wait an hour or so but if the post is still quarantined will go elsewhere.

Why not provide some of the trusted regulars with admin rights so they can at least review posts and release them?

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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 5:01 pm
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Agree..though safe guarding the site is understandable, a week delay seems a lot. However, other than as suggested, can't suggest a viable alternate.

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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:27 am
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Same thoughts here, John and Lenny. Waiting a week for a reply is generally way too long. A simple question like this should be posted within a few hours. IMO

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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 8:25 pm
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GFS (guitarfetish.com) has lots of blocks and reasonable prices, too.

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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:54 pm
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01GT eibach wrote:
GFS (guitarfetish.com) has lots of blocks and reasonable prices, too.

Yes they do. I bought this from them about 2 weeks ago. It has stainless steel saddles and a push in trem arm. Great sustain. All for less than $50.
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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 3:17 pm
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Well, if anyone was wondering the bolts line up with the bridge plate and block.
However the string and arm holes needed to be drilled out a bit, cause they didn't like correctly, was a bit of a pain but it works perfectly,
i would't recommend anyone try this.


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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 4:00 pm
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I'm glad you were able to make it work. Well done! 8)

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Post subject: Re: usa deluxe block on a mim trem
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 2:32 am
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buda63 wrote:
Well, if anyone was wondering the bolts line up with the bridge plate and block.
However the string and arm holes needed to be drilled out a bit, cause they didn't like correctly, was a bit of a pain but it works perfectly,
i would't recommend anyone try this.


That seems less than ideal to me. Everything really wants to be snug and inline. Opening out holes wont be snug. Every time you use the trem the strings will move inside the block. If they snag or don't resit exactly as before the tuning will change or the string could break.

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