Anyone fit a Fender USA vintage bridge on a MIJ?

[Brian H]

My incessant need to tinker might get me to replace the stock bridge + block on my Fender Japan '62 reissue I got thru Ishibashi. Anyone ever do this? I'm wondering if the Fender USA vintage assembly will fit/line-up correctly?

thanks, guys.

brian

[Marcondo]

Not sure about the newest CIJ models but I think Callaham sells a different bridge block for these MIJ-CIJ bridges. If it needs a special block chances are it needs a special bridge too. Check the Callaham site.

I have replaced the zinc block and ping bridge assembly on the MIM 60's and 50's Classics the American Vintage bridge assembly is a direct bolton on those models but not the MIM STD's.

[Brian H]

Thanks, brutha. I likely would just replace the entire bridge assembly (bridge, block, and all), so hopefully it would be a direct fit. I sent Callaham's an email to see what he says.

[Marcondo]

If You Have . . . Order

Fender made from 1954 - 1969
2 7/32 string spacing Vintage Repro Block
Note: Exact Replacement.

Fender Am Reissue Strat or
Fender Highway 1 Strat or
Custom Shop Relic or
WD exact vintage or
Stewart MacDonald vintage or
Jimmy Vaugh Strat or
Mexican Deluxe or
Made in Mexico Classic (50's,60's,70's)
2 7/32 string spacing Vintage Repro Block
Note: All vintage bridges have a 2 7/32 string spacing.
Replaces hot rolled leaded steel block.

"Made in Japan" Reissue Strat Vintage Repro Block
Note: Japanese reissues have varying tolerances through the years. 95% of the blocks bolt right in, but some may need the 3 mounting screws holes enlarged because of heavy plating on the top plate. Also check for 2 7/32 string spacing.
Replaces Zinc block.

"Crafted in Japan" Reissue Strat or
WD economy vintage Vintage Repro Block & Top Plate required
Note: You must get a top plate for these guitars.
Replaces Zinc block.

Left-handed vintage or
SRV Strat
2 7/32 string spacing Left-Handed Vintage Repro Block
Replaces hot rolled leaded steel block.



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Made in Mexico Standard Series Strat
2 1/16 string spacing. Mexican Standard Upgrade Kit
It includes:
- Mexican Standard Block
Note: Threaded for 10-32 American arms
- "64" stainless steel trem arm with tip
- Hardened trem mounting screws (set of 6)
- Shorter saddle height adj. screws
(4) 6mm & (8) 8mm
- Allen wrench
Replaces Zinc block and more.

OR
Mexican Standard Block & Arm
It includes:
- Mexican Standard Block
Note: Threaded for 10-32 American arms
- "64" stainless steel trem arm with tip
Replaces Zinc block and arm


OR
Mexican Standard Block
Note: Threaded for 10-32 American arms Replaces Zinc block




American Standard Strat or
New American Series Strat or
Strat Plus, etc.
2 1/16 string spacing. American Standard Block
Note: Any of the two-pivot cast saddle bridge guitars with a threaded arm will take this block.
Replaces cast powdered steel block.

Gotoh 1088 or 1099 bridges;
used by the following guitar builders:
John Suhr, Roger Sadowsky,
Don Grosh, Tom Anderson 1088/1099 Block
Note: The Gotoh 1088 and 1099 bridges have 2 1/8 string spacing and 2 1/8 pivot mounting spacing. Threaded arm. All metric threads.
Replaces Zinc block.

Gotoh 1055 bridge;
This bridge is primarily used by
Anderson. It has 2 1/16 string spacing
and uses a pop-in arm. Suhr and
Sadowsky also use this bridge.
1055 Block
Note: 2 1/16 string spacing, two-pivot bridge, pop-in arm.
Gold 1055 bridges need gold screws; please tell us if you need gold.
Replaces Zinc block.


For small guitar manufactures we offer custom blocks for your bridges that may be different from our standard line. There is a minimum order of 50 for small runs on custom blocks. Contact us for pricing.

[69strat]

I had a mid 90's MIJ and I was swapping the neck from my Custom shop relic strat on there. I pulled the entire bridge, neck and strings from the relic and swapped on to the MIJ body. I screwed that bridge on, bolted the neck and tuned. It played great in the matter of minutes. Everything lined up as good as if new.

[69strat]

I had a mid 90's MIJ and I was swapping the neck from my Custom shop relic strat on there. I pulled the entire trem bridge, neck and strings from the relic and swapped on to the MIJ body. I screwed that bridge on, bolted the neck and tuned. It played great in the matter of minutes. Everything lined up as good as if new.