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Post subject: Newbie & a new Strat owner - part interchangeability?
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:00 am
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Hi,

I just traded my self into a new Strat. I don't know much about Strats since this is my first one.

It's a Warmoth bodied Strat with a MIJ neck and American hardware & pickups. It's a partocaster but it was a low cost way to get into some quality hardware.

I like the cleans and the chimey quality of the vintage American pickups. I also really like the MIJ neck with the 7.25" radius.

However, the Warmoth body (acrylic swirl laminate top) might be too flashy for me. I got it thinking worst case I would swap it with a different body.

So, if I was to swap the body, I would like to know what replacement bodies would be suitable for drop-in installation of my parts and neck. I've read that the MIM bodies have different string spacings.

I've heard about two point trem vs. six point trem. I guess I have the two point trem? Here are a few pictures that show what I have:
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If it's lot of hassle than I'll just stick with what I have. Thanks in advance for your help.


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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:49 am
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Yep, you have the 2 point trem. If your gonna keep the bridge you already have, then just look for a body that's drilled for a 2 point trem. Your parts should all be interchangeable with any body you get, as long as it's a 2 point trem. Warmoths specs are like fenders specs, or at least they say they are. Also one more thing you might want to keep in mind, the number of pickgaurd screw holes you have. If you don't want to redrill holes for your existing pickgaurd, find one with the same amount of holes.

That's about it really, all you need to look for is the 2 point trem holes and you should be good to go.

***UPDATE***

Turns out it might not be that easy. You should check to see which of these trems you have. From your pic it looks like you have the American Standard. But just to be on the safe side you need to make sure with the new body you do get.

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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:24 am
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You could sand the body down and do a refinish.
Sunburst or see-through if it has a nice grain, solid color if not.
You could do it yourself or have it done, maybe a nitro finish.

Peter :)


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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:13 pm
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I'm pretty sure that it's the American Standard part. I will double check before I buy anything.

And as far as sanding off the finish to put a different finish :shock: , I would definitely buy a different body before I resorted to that - way too much work. I need to spend my time practicing. :D

I'm afraid to ask this question but is the 2 point trem fine or is the 6 point trem the one to get? Do more bodies come set up for one or the other? If it's a debatable issue then I would just keep what I have.

Thanks, your answers have been very helpful. Keep 'em coming.


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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:24 pm
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Since the '80s American Standards come with the 2-point trem.
As do the American series today. I think the 2-point trem works better
then the vintage. I like the look of a vintage trem and block them anyway.
2-point trem user: Jeff Beck is extraordinary.
I did break less strings with the 2-point trem.

Peter 8)


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Post subject: Neck age?
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:09 pm
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The serial number on the neck reads F007881.

Anybody know when it was manufactured?

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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:20 pm
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brassrat wrote:
I'm afraid to ask this question but is the 2 point trem fine or is the 6 point trem the one to get? Do more bodies come set up for one or the other? If it's a debatable issue then I would just keep what I have.


Well, that's debatable I guess. You'll just have to be the judge of that one yourself. I personally like the 6 point trem better. My philosophy on it is, the 6 point worked fine and did it's job, there was no need for a new design. But you will hear people that's had problems out of both, and of course people that prefer one over the other.

About your serial number:

Your guitar was made at the
Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan
in the Year(s): 1986 - 1987

.......or the neck was anyway.


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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:11 pm
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Guitar_Hurricane wrote:
brassrat wrote:
I'm afraid to ask this question but is the 2 point trem fine or is the 6 point trem the one to get? Do more bodies come set up for one or the other? If it's a debatable issue then I would just keep what I have.


Well, that's debatable I guess. You'll just have to be the judge of that one yourself. I personally like the 6 point trem better. My philosophy on it is, the 6 point worked fine and did it's job, there was no need for a new design. But you will hear people that's had problems out of both, and of course people that prefer one over the other.

About your serial number:

Your guitar was made at the
Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan
in the Year(s): 1986 - 1987

.......or the neck was anyway.


Definitely just the neck since the body has long since gone. The neck had a nice aged look and now I know why. It's 20 years old!

Guitar_Hurricane, you've been most helpful. Thanks alot.


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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:20 pm
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brassrat, I know you say the body is too flashy- but I think it's very nice- sometimes it's a bit of an ego boost to heve something no one else has :D
just my two coppers.


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Post subject: Fender Strat. vintage bridge mounting screw configutations
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:42 pm
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Hi,

I'm new the forum. I have owner Fender Strat on and off for 42 years.
I am in the process of building a Strat. fopr my teen. In the process of looking for a vintage style replacement bridge. I have noticed that Fender utilized several mounting hole configurations on their guitars.

Can anyone shed some light on the number of different mounting styles and specifications Fender used.

Thanks
Conky


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