JJ88 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I’m looking at replacing the trem bridge/block on my fender Stratocaster. Can anyone recommend what’s good? It has 42mm nut width and 9.5 radius. I’ve been eyeing up the ‘narrow fender bridge’ made in Taiwan. Also the Gotoh GE101T made in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Be careful going for narrower spacing, as that may compromise the alignment with the bridge pickup. Why are you thinking of swapping out the original one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I have always been happy with the Wilkinson hardware for my home build strats (although I always use a blocked trem), and they make several sizes to fit what you already have without modifications if needed. But, as @ezbass asks, why would you need to swap it out? I haven't had any problems with the trem in any of the Fender or Squier strats that I have had (and that is about 60 to my shame....). If it is just to replace the bloack, then loads of aftermarket options will fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardMarlowe Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Indeed. I'd be looking at a quality steel (or brass?) trem block replacement if it's the cheaper zinc type in there. Otherwise, don't see any need to replace the whole thing, unless you luck into a deal where the whole unit with a quality block is cheaper than the block alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
