Excuse my lack of knowledge. Bought a Squier Strat-used. Underneath removable plate on back of guitar are 2 inch long relativly heavy gauge coiled springs. There are only 2 of these springs on this guitar. I have seen pictures of guitars with 3 springs. Also have seen bridges for sale with 5 of these springs included. Is there a recomendation on how many springs to use? Related to gauge of strings used or just a personal preference? This guitar is my first venture into Fender electric guitars-fi
gured I could learn the mechanics on a used Squier. This guitar also has "Fender Stratocastor" on head of neck. Does not say Squier on it, but the body says Squier. Also says Indonesia on back of neck
Anyway, I have a American Strat and a Nashville Tele being shippped to me but this guitar I'm OK with taking apart or modifing.
Thanks for your response.

Those are the "trem springs". Typically players have 2 to 5, depending on personal preference. Do a search on "float" and you will learn a lot about the periphery of this topic. It is important to grasp how the claw screws-trem springs-bridge-guitar strings all work in a balance.

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I have 3 and 4 springs on different guitars back there I cant handle only 2

The number of springs will determine how loose or firm the tremolo feels. Also, more springs offer greater tuning stability and will be better for bending notes. If you add springs, you will need to adjust the trem spring claw to accomodate the increased tension.

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