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Old 06-04-2007, 09:32 AM
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non-trem strat bridge that fits over a trem rout?

Any non-trem bridges out there that I could install in a strat body that's already routed for trem? I can drill - its a POS body that I got for cheap.

I actually really like the top-loader bridges I have - on a Squier 51 and a G&L ASAT special - so if there were some top-loader that i could put over that trem hole, I'd be really happy.

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Old 06-04-2007, 10:56 AM
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This is the only one I know of - http://www.customshopparts.com/bridg...op-bridge.html

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Old 06-04-2007, 12:03 PM
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Thanks!

Hmmm... that one says it fits over a vintage rout. Do you think it'd fit over a AmStd two-pt rout?

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Old 06-04-2007, 12:57 PM
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Yes - the rout is the same the only caveat I can imagine is you might have to dowel the holes after you pull the stud anchors, but that's easy.
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Old 06-05-2007, 02:24 AM
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Just use five springs and adjust it down to rest on the body and it will behave just as a hard tail.
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Old 06-07-2007, 03:17 PM
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I tossed the springs and wedged a chunk of wood behind the block.

The above product is a pretty fair solution though.
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