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