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SherwoodJim
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 Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: Mixing US and JP Mustang parts question |
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Can anyone tell me if a '66 USA Mustang trem unit will fit on an MIJ '65 Classic Mustang? Not the bridge piece, just the trem unit.
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Johnny Noir
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yes!
i did that and it improves resonnance and tunning stability |
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Jagtornado
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| And how about a mustang bridge and trem ftom a modern guitar part supplier, does it also improve resonance and tuning stability? |
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SherwoodJim
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| Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Johnny Noir wrote: |
yes!
i did that and it improves resonnance and tunning stability |
Good to hear. I might give it a shot. I'm not sold on the MIJ trem unit. |
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Johnny Noir
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| Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 5:35 am Post subject: |
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| i don't know why the vintage trem units are much better. Maybe it's a different steel and the springs are smouther... |
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Thomas
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| Most vintage Fender plates are quite a bit thicker than their modern counterparts. When I put a modern Duosonic bridge plate on a vintage body/neck I had to put an aluminium spacer under there to give it the correct height to get a great setup. |
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SherwoodJim
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the info; everything is useful. If I can find a relatively cheap vintage trem unit I'll give it a go. |
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SherwoodJim
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It worked! I found a '66 Mustang trem unit for $30 on ebay and took a punt. A few hours soaking in vinegar and some autoglym got rid of the rust. The unit fits on perfectly (it is about half a mm more narrow than the reissue plate, but fits around the bridge thimbles and screw holes). And best of all, the trem is stable! No more dipping by a semitone after every time I use the trem.
There are some minor differences to enjoy too. For example, The "Fender etc." stamping is cleaner and looks better. I'll post pics later if I get the chance. Thanks for the help guys |
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Johnny Noir
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