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Stratocaster Bridge Compatibility | ||||||||
If you are having trouble determining what block or bridge you need, the following compatibility chart and information may help. Our parts are made specifically for Fender guitars, but because they are modular many models end up being "parts guitars", that are no longer unaltered factory instruments. It is vitally important to measure your bridge, as "looks like" is not a reliable way to purchase a product. |
Vintage S Model Bridge Assembly Vintage Repro Block
(6 pivot, 2 7/32" mounting & 2 7/32" string)
- 1954 - 1969 strat |
V/N Strat Bridge Assembly Mexican Standard Block
(6 pivot, 2 7/32" mounting with 2 1/16" string)
- Highway 1 (2006 and later) |
Mexican Standard Strat Bridge Assembly Mexican Standard Block
(6 pivot, 2 1/16" mounting & 2 1/16" string)
- Made in Mexico Standard Series Strat |
American Standard Upgrades American Standard Block
(2 pivot, 2 1/16" string spacing)
- All Am. Std. Guitars from 1987 to present |
American Deluxe Upgrades American Deluxe Block
(2 pivot, 2 1/16" string spacing)
- American Deluxe 1989 to present |
Mexican Standard Upgrades Mexican Standard Block
(2 pivot, 2 1/16" string spacing)
- Made in Mexico Classic Player Strat |
Important Strat Dimensions |
For you to choose the correct Callaham bridge for your instrument, you must determine your body thickness, string spacing, and mounting spacing. |
For any of our strat bridges to fit your guitar you first must have an 1 3/4 inch thick body (44.5mm). If your body is under 1 3/4", you will need a cut down block. Now nearly all Fender strats are 1 3/4 thick. Only certain Squier models are not. So if you have a Squier, be sure to check. |
Above: A Callaham Stratocaster with a 1 3/4 inch (44.5mm) thick body. All our bridges are designed for use in 1 3/4 inch thick bodies, the industry standard. |
Above: A Squier model with a 1 1/2 inch (38.1mm) thick body. A bridge for anything under 1 3/4 will require a custom cut down block. |
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String spacing is the distance from E string to E string, measured at the saddles. |
String spacing can be checked at a number of places. It is the bridge plate that determines string spacing, not the saddles. An easy place to take the measurement is at the intonation screws. The photos show a vintage '54 Strat and a newer Squier model. Measure center to center between the two E string screw heads. The vintage '54 is at 2 7/32" (56mm) and the Squier is at 2 1/16" (52mm). |
Mounting spacing is the center to center distance between the two outside pivot mounting screws. |
Again, mounting spacing is done center to center between the two outside pivot mounting screws. Vintage is at 2 7/32" (56mm), and the Squier 2 1/16" (52mm). |
Knowing these measurements will get you the correct replacement bridge. Please note however, we only make six pivot bridges. For American Standard and American Deluxe Models we make upgrade kits. The American Deluxe models have a pop-in arm and always (at least until now) have offset saddles. The American Standard model has a thread in arm and depending on the year offset saddles or center intonation saddles. |
For Ordering Instructions and Shipping Rates, go to our Order Direct page. |
Prices and Content subject to change without notice. |
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