When you tighten them, only turn them a quarter turn at a time. Next, turn the guitar over and make sure the six mounting screws holding the tremolo to the body are all adjusted flush to the bridge plate ( Photo 5 ). 40. Part of the series: Fender Stratocaster: Electric Guitar Setup. Simply pop in the arm and tighten the screw until you are happy with how the arm feels when moving it around. #1. 5. six screws are drilled into the body to attach the bridge) to a two-point This bridge accommodates the vintage-style 10-32 tremolo arm that screws into the collet. Do not screw them all the way in, but tighten them so that they are substantially closer to the body. 
The Evergreen State. #3. in fact, the middle 4 screws should be less than zero torque, they should be lifted up away from the plate by like a half-turn. 
5. Go evenly with each screw as well. Then you can tighten the screws, but only until they just touch the plate -- screwing them down tight actually raises the back of the bridge. TheRedStrat said: Thanks guys. WebSpring Tension: Fender Stratocaster Setup. Apr 22, 2012. You only need to snug them up equally. Photo 5. #4. ghostwolf said: they should just barely touch the bridgeplate. Dec 13, 2016. 4.9 (22) $699. #3. 4.9 (22) $699. However I went to home depot and managed to find both just to be sure. 41,309. Do not screw them all the way in, but tighten them so that they are substantially closer to the body. As is customary with these bridges, adjusting the string height and the intonation is a breeze. When you tighten them, the bridge tends to lean away from the neck, ultimately laying flush against the body. Hey out there, I'm putting together a strat now, a '79 neck, Japanese 70's re-issue 3 bolt body drilled for 6 screw vintage bridge, and would like to hear some comments and/or thoughts on which type of bridge people perfer for sustain and for staying in tune between the 6 screw vintage, or the two bolt type. WebThe Strat trem continues to be extremely popular with guitarists and was updated in 1986 when Fender moved from a six-point bridge attachment method (i.e. This is the part that your springs mount to inside the vibrato cavity. TheRedStrat said: Thanks guys. FREE delivery Mon, Jan 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. From what I read a lot of people say the screws are #6 and 1 1/4, too, but some companies like all parts sell them as 6 x 1 inch, while callaham bridges are 6 x 1,1/4. If your bridge leans too much towards the neck, tighten those two screws. Then tighten the two outside screws back down until they're flush When you loosen these screws, the bridge will tend to lean towards the neck. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. WebThen loosen all six screws located at the front edge of the bridge plate, raising them so that they all measure approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) above the top of the bridge plate. The bottom tension screw cannot be accessed unless the tremolo block is removed entirely. You only need to snug them up equally. Dec 13, 2016. #3. in fact, the middle 4 screws should be less than zero torque, they should be lifted up away from the plate by like a half-turn. Get 'em all flush with the plate then add that last 1/4 turn with alternate screws. Simply install the fulcrum into your six screw strat, put the bridge on top of it and youre done. WebOne of Fender's Custom Shop Master Builders shows us the definitive way to adjust a Strat Bridge If your bridge leans too much away from the neck, loosen those two screws a bit. When you tighten them, only turn them a quarter turn at a time. LutherBurger. #6. WebOne of Fender's Custom Shop Master Builders shows us the definitive way to adjust a Strat Bridge This is the part that your springs mount to inside the vibrato cavity. Flip your guitar over and tune it up. Lower each screw just enough for the bridge plate to sit flat and flush with the body. Apr 22, 2012. Dec 13, 2016. Nov 8, 2011. However I went to home depot and managed to find both just to be sure. Tighten the springs all the way down first. if they cause the back of the bridge to raise off the body when no strings or springs are attached, they're too tight. #3. Oct 9, 2011. if they cause the back of the bridge to raise off the body when no strings or springs are attached, they're too tight. Then you can tighten the screws, but only until they just touch the plate -- screwing them down tight actually raises the back of the bridge. You might spot one screw from a pair has mysteriously raised up. 7,265. However I went to home depot and managed to find both just to be sure. Simply adjust the corresponding screws and youre good to go. FREE delivery Mon, Jan 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. The Evergreen State. Gainesville, FL. WebOne of Fender's Custom Shop Master Builders shows us the definitive way to adjust a Strat Bridge Jul 16, 2009. The back of the Fender Strat bridge. You might spot one screw from a pair has mysteriously raised up. Gainesville, FL. Glasgow, Scotland. To do this, you will have to tighten the two large screws on the bracket. However, by pushing down on the trem arm, or, dive bombing, you can access the top tension screw.To better secure your tremolo arm or to inhibit how freely it spins, youll want to tighten this screw. #3. in fact, the middle 4 screws should be less than zero torque, they should be lifted up away from the plate by like a half-turn. Lower each screw just enough for the bridge plate to sit flat and flush with the body. Get 'em all flush with the plate then add that last 1/4 turn with alternate screws. Then tighten the two outside screws back down until they're flush Part of the series: Fender Stratocaster: Electric Guitar Setup. Tighten them until they just hold the bridge plate in place then loosen them a half turn. Jul 16, 2009. WebThen loosen all six screws located at the front edge of the bridge plate, raising them so that they all measure approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) above the top of the bridge plate. Then tighten the two outside screws back down until they're flush 4. 41,309. Then you can tighten the screws, but only until they just touch the plate -- screwing them down tight actually raises the back of the bridge. Simply pop in the arm and tighten the screw until you are happy with how the arm feels when moving it around. Simply install the fulcrum into your six screw strat, put the bridge on top of it and youre done. Ive seen more than one bridge with missing screws because of this crazy phenomenon. WebDopro 6-Pack Stainless Steel Phillips Head Vintage-Style Guitar Tremolo Bridge Mounting Screws for Vintage FD Strat/Stratocaster. Next, turn the guitar over and make sure the six mounting screws holding the tremolo to the body are all adjusted flush to the bridge plate ( Photo 5 ). You might spot one screw from a pair has mysteriously raised up. I would screw them down until the screw is flush with the bridge plate, and then add about another 1/4 turn to ensure they are snug. Jun 10, 2017. WebDopro 6-Pack Stainless Steel Phillips Head Vintage-Style Guitar Tremolo Bridge Mounting Screws for Vintage FD Strat/Stratocaster. LutherBurger. To do this, you will have to tighten the two large screws on the bracket. Photo 5. Go evenly with each screw as well. 4. Photo 5. From what I read a lot of people say the screws are #6 and 1 1/4, too, but some companies like all parts sell them as 6 x 1 inch, while callaham bridges are 6 x 1,1/4. If your bridge leans too much away from the neck, loosen those two screws a bit. Get 'em all flush with the plate then add that last 1/4 turn with alternate screws. Ive seen more than one bridge with missing screws because of this crazy phenomenon. This bridge accommodates the vintage-style 10-32 tremolo arm that screws into the collet. This is the part that your springs mount to inside the vibrato cavity. However, by pushing down on the trem arm, or, dive bombing, you can access the top tension screw.To better secure your tremolo arm or to inhibit how freely it spins, youll want to tighten this screw. As is customary with these bridges, adjusting the string height and the intonation is a breeze. Part of the series: Fender Stratocaster: Electric Guitar Setup. Don't you typically want the outer two to be a little tighter than the inner four, as well? The mounting spacing of this bridge measures 2.1875. #3. WebThe Wilkinson bridge solves this by allowing you to tighten the arm with a grub screw in the back of the tone block. Simply adjust the corresponding screws and youre good to go. 18. Don't you typically want the outer two to be a little tighter than the inner four, as well? Afterward you'll have to adjust the saddle heights, too. Tighten the springs all the way down first. Next, turn the guitar over and make sure the six mounting screws holding the tremolo to the body are all adjusted flush to the bridge plate ( Photo 5 ). Oct 9, 2011. Jul 16, 2009. However, by pushing down on the trem arm, or, dive bombing, you can access the top tension screw.To better secure your tremolo arm or to inhibit how freely it spins, youll want to tighten this screw. Nov 8, 2011. Don't tighten them too much, otherwise the tremolo will rock forward on its beveled edge. Gainesville, FL. The back of the Fender Strat bridge. Simply adjust the corresponding screws and youre good to go. Tighten the springs all the way down first. #6. From what I read a lot of people say the screws are #6 and 1 1/4, too, but some companies like all parts sell them as 6 x 1 inch, while callaham bridges are 6 x 1,1/4. You only need to snug them up equally. When you loosen these screws, the bridge will tend to lean towards the neck. The height-adjustment screws on some bridge saddles can work themselves loose over time. Glasgow, Scotland. 41,309. Ive seen more than one bridge with missing screws because of this crazy phenomenon. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. #4. ghostwolf said: they should just barely touch the bridgeplate. TheRedStrat said: Thanks guys. if they cause the back of the bridge to raise off the body when no strings or springs are attached, they're too tight. 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