what's bridge can replacement the fender mex standard?
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kramersteen
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Re: what's bridge can replacement the fender mex standard?
You need an import spaced bridge. Gotoh did make them in the past so yiou might be able to find one, Otherwise i think hipshot make a great one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Hips...399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2ec8b96f
You need an import spaced bridge. Gotoh did make them in the past so yiou might be able to find one, Otherwise i think hipshot make a great one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Hips...399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2ec8b96f
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Funkfingers
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Re: what's bridge can replacement the fender mex standard?
The Fender MIM bridge may be "junk" but, then, so was Leo's original design. The cheapest, most minimal piece of hardware imaginable.
In my opinion, the weak aspect of the stock machined bridge on the Fender MIM Standard Telecaster is the saddles. Replace these and you should be good to go.
For a modern feel, try GraphTech Metric/"import" replacement saddles. (Expensive but worth it.)
For a traditional twang machine, try vintage-style, bent steel Stratocaster style saddles. This is what Fender themselves do on the American Standard T and some limited run models. The resultant sound comes pretty close to the traditional three saddle bridge.
The Fender MIM bridge may be "junk" but, then, so was Leo's original design. The cheapest, most minimal piece of hardware imaginable.
In my opinion, the weak aspect of the stock machined bridge on the Fender MIM Standard Telecaster is the saddles. Replace these and you should be good to go.
For a modern feel, try GraphTech Metric/"import" replacement saddles. (Expensive but worth it.)
For a traditional twang machine, try vintage-style, bent steel Stratocaster style saddles. This is what Fender themselves do on the American Standard T and some limited run models. The resultant sound comes pretty close to the traditional three saddle bridge.
emaccarthy
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Re: what's bridge can replacement the fender mex standard?
Callaham bridge. I put one on my mim and haven't looked back. The thing is machined perfection
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Callaham bridge. I put one on my mim and haven't looked back. The thing is machined perfection
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ItsaBass
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Re: what's bridge can replacement the fender mex standard?
Callaham is probably the best, and Hipshot make a nice one. There is at least one kind of Wilkinson that fits as well, I believe. Check Guitar Parts Resource (or order direct from Hipshot or Callaham).
The original Strat vibrato wins no blue ribbons, but MIM Standard Strat vibratos are significantly worse than the original Fender parts on which they're based. The metal is less durable, the machining is much rougher (the bevel is covered with lines), the saddles and screws are not as strong or durable, the thread tolerances are crappy, and the plating is cheaper. It takes Fender's original mediocre yet fairly well built design, and then cheeps it out just about to the max. Almost anything out there short of a very low end vibrato (like those on Squiers) would be better.
Callaham is probably the best, and Hipshot make a nice one. There is at least one kind of Wilkinson that fits as well, I believe. Check Guitar Parts Resource (or order direct from Hipshot or Callaham).
The original Strat vibrato wins no blue ribbons, but MIM Standard Strat vibratos are significantly worse than the original Fender parts on which they're based. The metal is less durable, the machining is much rougher (the bevel is covered with lines), the saddles and screws are not as strong or durable, the thread tolerances are crappy, and the plating is cheaper. It takes Fender's original mediocre yet fairly well built design, and then cheeps it out just about to the max. Almost anything out there short of a very low end vibrato (like those on Squiers) would be better.