American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

[GilmourD]

Re: American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

So I'm going to sound like a complete idiot. I think I know what you're referring to when you talk about the block but I'm not sure. What are you referring to when you're talking about the plate? I'm not completely familiar with the anatomy of the bridge. From what I see online, it appears that the plate is the thing in the front. How can you see that from the picture I sent?

The plate is the flat part that the saddles and block are screwed to. It's also the part with the six screw holes that mount to the body.

 

[dotsdad]

Re: American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

Keep your current saddles and baseplate and upgrade ro a Callaham block. Not only does the tremolo arm no longer wobble, you will notice a huge improvemt in your tone as well.

The xheapo GFS replacement blocks suck, IMo. I have used them, and the thread strip easily and youre right back where you are now with the arm flopping all over thelace. The quality of the Callaham block is worth the 30 dollars more than the GFS.

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

The block is important, especially if you float vs. flat.

 

[greekdude]

Re: American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

I had once an asian strat and bought the supposedly compatible GFS block. Then two things happened : a) I had to butcher the plate in order to fit the new block. b) the sound/sustain didn't improve in the slightest. Sold the block, and ended up selling the guitar as well.

 

[GilmourD]

Re: American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

I had once an asian strat and bought the supposedly compatible GFS block. Then two things happened : a) I had to butcher the plate in order to fit the new block. b) the sound/sustain didn't improve in the slightest. Sold the block, and ended up selling the guitar as well.

Maybe something changed... I've used a few of the GFS one. They're not as nice as the Callaham but they worked.

 

[greekdude]

Re: American Deluxe Bridge on Mexican Strat?

Maybe something changed... I've used a few of the GFS one. They're not as nice as the Callaham but they worked.

It worked, like the previous zinc tiny block worked. No change in sustain. The lesson learned is that if woods/neck/construction suck then bridge/block upgrade won't do the miracle.