It is currently Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:45 am

All times are UTC - 7 hours



Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
Post subject: String spacing for a classic player 50s strat?
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:38 am
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:46 am
Posts: 25
What is the string spacing for a classic player 50s strat which has a 2-Point synchronized tremlo with stamped steel saddles? I bought a used one which has one different saddle...


Top
Profile
Fender Play Winter Sale 2020
Post subject: Re: String spacing for a classic player 50s strat?
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:35 pm
Offline
Rock Star
Rock Star

Joined: Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:37 pm
Posts: 8708
Location: Natural Bridge, Virginia
Got a ruler?

_________________
Bill

Image


Top
Profile
Post subject: Re: String spacing for a classic player 50s strat?
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:19 pm
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:57 pm
Posts: 84
charvette wrote:
What is the string spacing for a classic player 50s strat which has a 2-Point synchronized tremlo with stamped steel saddles? I bought a used one which has one different saddle...


You've confused me, The Classic Player 50's Strat has a 6 screw trem bridge, as does the Classic Series 50's Strat. If you have a 2 point trem then it's a USA Strat. Got Pics?

To determine the string spacing, just look at where the E strings pass over the poles on the bridge pickup. If the strings pass over the center of the poles you have the narrower 2 1/16" spacing. If the strings are outside the poles a bit, it's the wider vintage spacing, 2 7/32"


Top
Profile
Post subject: Re: String spacing for a classic player 50s strat?
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:23 pm
Offline
Rock Icon
Rock Icon
User avatar

Joined: Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:48 am
Posts: 26418
Location: Tombstone Territory
jpmist wrote:
You've confused me, The Classic Player 50's Strat has a 6 screw trem bridge, as does the Classic Series 50's Strat. If you have a 2 point trem then it's a USA Strat.


You're more confused than you think......

http://www.fender.com/products/search.p ... 0141102303

Two-point trem -- no question about it.

Arjay

_________________
"Here's why reliability is job one: A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence." -- BRUCE ZINKY


Top
Profile
Post subject: Re: String spacing for a classic player 50s strat?
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:31 am
Offline
Hobbyist
Hobbyist

Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:57 pm
Posts: 84
Retroverbial wrote:
jpmist wrote:
You've confused me, The Classic Player 50's Strat has a 6 screw trem bridge, as does the Classic Series 50's Strat. If you have a 2 point trem then it's a USA Strat.


You're more confused than you think......

http://www.fender.com/products/search.p ... 0141102303

Two-point trem -- no question about it.

Arjay


Apparently! Thanks. . .


Top
Profile
Post subject: Re: String spacing for a classic player 50s strat?
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:09 pm
Offline
Aspiring Musician
Aspiring Musician

Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:32 pm
Posts: 701
The Spacing on The Classic Player 50s and 60s is the same narrow spacing as the US standard. The Classics with the 6 screw trem have wide, vintage spacing.


Top
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 7 hours

Fender Play Winter Sale 2020

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: