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    vintage and modern bridge plate?

    Is there a bridge plate that has the vintage 6 screw spacing and a modern narrow string spacing.

    And... will screw right on to the 57 / 62 block?

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    Re: vintage and modern bridge plate?

    Somebody makes one, it might even be Fender.

    Not sure about compatibility with a vintage-spec trem block though.
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    Re: vintage and modern bridge plate?

    Fender used them on the second generation Hwy 1 (the one with the big headstock.

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    Re: vintage and modern bridge plate?

    Yes, I found the the AM Hwy1 of late, after '08 has these exact specs. i.e. vintage screw mounts and modern string spacing.

    I now have a 57 / 62 avri bridge assembly and I'm wondering if the hwy 1 is inferior... or the same quality as the avri.

    I know the block seems to be steel... don't know about the rest.

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    Re: vintage and modern bridge plate?

    The block on my 2005 Hwy1 (with "vintage" spacing) was diecast zinc alloy. I put a full Callaham bridge on it.

    Have you checked the compatability list on Callaham's bridge detail page?

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    Re: vintage and modern bridge plate?

    Quote Originally Posted by bluespower View Post
    I know the block seems to be steel... don't know about the rest.
    Check it with a magnet to confirm.

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