WebSpring Tension: Fender Stratocaster Setup. Get 'em all flush with the plate then add that last 1/4 turn with alternate screws. if they cause the back of the bridge to raise off the body when no strings or springs are attached, they're too tight. Glasgow, Scotland. Oct 9, 2011. If your bridge leans too much towards the neck, tighten those two screws. When you tighten them, the bridge tends to lean away from the neck, ultimately laying flush against the body. WebSpring Tension: Fender Stratocaster Setup. 4.9 (22) $699. The bottom tension screw cannot be accessed unless the tremolo block is removed entirely. However I went to home depot and managed to find both just to be sure. The height-adjustment screws on some bridge saddles can work themselves loose over time. Go evenly with each screw as well. #6. Apr 22, 2012. This is the part that your springs mount to inside the vibrato cavity. Lower each screw just enough for the bridge plate to sit flat and flush with the body. Tighten the springs all the way down first. TheRedStrat said: Thanks guys. 41,309. As is customary with these bridges, adjusting the string height and the intonation is a breeze. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. However I went to home depot and managed to find both just to be sure. You only need to snug them up equally. #1. #3. Tighten the springs all the way down first. You only need to snug them up equally. Don't tighten them too much, otherwise the tremolo will rock forward on its beveled edge. FREE delivery Mon, Jan 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. The bottom tension screw cannot be accessed unless the tremolo block is removed entirely. Afterward you'll have to adjust the saddle heights, too. Don't you typically want the outer two to be a little tighter than the inner four, as well? 18. 7,265. Do not screw them all the way in, but tighten them so that they are substantially closer to the body. 4. When you tighten them, only turn them a quarter turn at a time. The Evergreen State. WebOne of Fender's Custom Shop Master Builders shows us the definitive way to adjust a Strat Bridge 40. 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. Then tighten the two outside screws back down until they're flush Tighten them until they just hold the bridge plate in place then loosen them a half turn. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. 18. if they cause the back of the bridge to raise off the body when no strings or springs are attached, they're too tight. To do this, you will have to tighten the two large screws on the bracket. #1. WebThe Wilkinson bridge solves this by allowing you to tighten the arm with a grub screw in the back of the tone block. When you tighten them, only turn them a quarter turn at a time. When you tighten them, only turn them a quarter turn at a time. Don't tighten them too much, otherwise the tremolo will rock forward on its beveled edge. Nov 8, 2011. This is because you will be adding tension to your strings at the same 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 ). Simply adjust the corresponding screws and youre good to go. WebSpring Tension: Fender Stratocaster Setup. The mounting spacing of this bridge measures 2.1875. six screws are drilled into the body to attach the bridge) to a two-point 7,265. 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 bridge accommodates the vintage-style 10-32 tremolo arm that screws into the collet. When you loosen these screws, the bridge will tend to lean towards the neck. Get 'em all flush with the plate then add that last 1/4 turn with alternate screws. 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. 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. Gainesville, FL. #1. 41,309. 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. When you tighten them, the bridge tends to lean away from the neck, ultimately laying flush against the body. 4.9 (22) $699. 4. Lower each screw just enough for the bridge plate to sit flat and flush with the body. Simply adjust the corresponding screws and youre good to go. When you loosen these screws, the bridge will tend to lean towards the neck. six screws are drilled into the body to attach the bridge) to a two-point To do this, you will have to tighten the two large screws on the bracket. Jun 10, 2017. 40. Lower each screw just enough for the bridge plate to sit flat and flush with the body. Then tighten the two outside screws back down until they're flush 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. Apr 22, 2012. Do not screw them all the way in, but tighten them so that they are substantially closer to the body. Glasgow, Scotland. The Evergreen State. Tighten them until they just hold the bridge plate in place then loosen them a half turn. WebThe Wilkinson bridge solves this by allowing you to tighten the arm with a grub screw in the back of the tone block. 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. 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. This bridge accommodates the vintage-style 10-32 tremolo arm that screws into the collet. When you tighten them, the bridge tends to lean away from the neck, ultimately laying flush against the body. 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. Simply install the fulcrum into your six screw strat, put the bridge on top of it and youre done. You might spot one screw from a pair has mysteriously raised up. 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. Go evenly with each screw as well. 5. WebThe Wilkinson bridge solves this by allowing you to tighten the arm with a grub screw in the back of the tone block. 18. 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. 4.9 (22) $699. LutherBurger. Simply install the fulcrum into your six screw strat, put the bridge on top of it and youre done. #4. ghostwolf said: they should just barely touch the bridgeplate. 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 ). LutherBurger. If your bridge leans too much towards the neck, tighten those two screws. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. 5. To do this, you will have to tighten the two large screws on the bracket. Don't you typically want the outer two to be a little tighter than the inner four, as well? Simply pop in the arm and tighten the screw until you are happy with how the arm feels when moving it around. If your bridge leans too much away from the neck, loosen those two screws a bit. You only need to snug them up equally. WebOne of Fender's Custom Shop Master Builders shows us the definitive way to adjust a Strat Bridge 41,309. Afterward you'll have to adjust the saddle heights, too. 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. If your bridge leans too much away from the neck, loosen those two screws a bit. Jun 10, 2017. LutherBurger. So, all that said, the main effect that these claw mounting screws have is on the tension of the tremolo bridge. 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. #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. Oct 9, 2011. WebDopro 6-Pack Stainless Steel Phillips Head Vintage-Style Guitar Tremolo Bridge Mounting Screws for Vintage FD Strat/Stratocaster. Apr 22, 2012. #4. ghostwolf said: they should just barely touch the bridgeplate. Its likely to rattle and, if not tightened up again, its not unusual for it to fall out completely. Get 'em all flush with the plate then add that last 1/4 turn with alternate screws. FREE delivery Mon, Jan 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. 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. Afterward you'll have to adjust the saddle heights, too. Jun 10, 2017. As is customary with these bridges, adjusting the string height and the intonation is a breeze. FREE delivery Mon, Jan 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. The mounting spacing of this bridge measures 2.1875. Flip your guitar over and tune it up. So, all that said, the main effect that these claw mounting screws have is on the tension of the tremolo bridge. Simply pop in the arm and tighten the screw until you are happy with how the arm feels when moving it around. 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 ). So, all that said, the main effect that these claw mounting screws have is on the tension of the tremolo bridge. Gainesville, FL. #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. Jul 16, 2009. If your bridge leans too much away from the neck, loosen those two screws a bit. As is customary with these bridges, adjusting the string height and the intonation is a breeze. Tighten them until they just hold the bridge plate in place then loosen them a half turn. You might spot one screw from a pair has mysteriously raised up. #3. 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. The back of the Fender Strat bridge. Don't you typically want the outer two to be a little tighter than the inner four, as well? The back of the Fender Strat bridge. The mounting spacing of this bridge measures 2.1875. #6. 40. Dec 13, 2016. #4. ghostwolf said: they should just barely touch the bridgeplate. six screws are drilled into the body to attach the bridge) to a two-point Then tighten the two outside screws back down until they're flush The back of the Fender Strat bridge. Photo 5. Part of the series: Fender Stratocaster: Electric Guitar Setup. Dec 13, 2016. Gainesville, FL. Ive seen more than one bridge with missing screws because of this crazy phenomenon. When you loosen these screws, the bridge will tend to lean towards the neck. If your bridge leans too much towards the neck, tighten those two screws. #6. TheRedStrat said: Thanks guys. Nov 8, 2011. 5. Simply adjust the corresponding screws and youre good to go. The bottom tension screw cannot be accessed unless the tremolo block is removed entirely. You might spot one screw from a pair has mysteriously raised up. Jul 16, 2009. Its likely to rattle and, if not tightened up again, its not unusual for it to fall out completely. Photo 5. 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