What size screws Strat bridge?

What size screws Strat bridge?

Original Fender tremolo bridge mounting screws (12) with chrome finish. Used on USA and import model Stratocasters. Screw size: 6 X 1-1/4 Fender Part# 0016170049 (#6 x 1″).

What size are tremolo claw screws?

(2) tremolo claw screws for most Strat and Floyd Rose models. #8, Phillips head, oval style. Measures = 1.784″ (45.3mm) total length; 1.167″ (29.6mm) threaded length.

How do you set up a Fender tremolo?

Here are the steps we will go through to set up the tremolo:

1. Remove tremolo arm.
2. Remove back cover.
3. Remove strings.
4. Remove springs.
5. Adjust pivot screws.
6. Re-attach springs.
7. Restring guitar.
8. Screw in the tremolo arm.

What are claw screws?

These screws hold in what is known as the “claw.” That odd piece of metal is what the tremolo springs hang onto. When you loosen these screws, the bridge will tend to lean towards the neck. When you tighten them, the bridge tends to lean away from the neck, ultimately laying flush against the body.

What is the difference between M3 and M4 screws?

As a rule of thumb, the diameter of the clearance hole is more than the diameter of the screw. The M3 screw’s clearance hole is either 3.5 or 3.2mm. The M4 screw has a clearance hole of at least 4.2mm.

How do you set up a guitar tremolo?

Here are the steps we will go through to set up the tremolo: 1. Remove tremolo arm 2. Remove back cover 3. Remove strings 4. Remove springs 5. Adjust pivot screws 6. Re-attach springs 7. Restring guitar 8. Screw in the tremolo arm 9. Adjust claw 10. Replace back cover.

How many screws do you need for a Stratocaster tremolo?

One thing to mention here is that there are two common Strat tremolo types. One uses six small screws to attach the tremolo to the top of the guitar body, while the other style uses two bigger screws. The setup for both of these styles is almost the same, with the exception of step 5 (below), which will be clearly defined when the time comes.

Where is the floating tremolo located on a Stratocaster?

The tension from the guitar strings pulls the unit forward, but this tension is counter-balanced by the springs hidden below the unit (found under the cover at the back of the guitar), hence “floating” the tremolo unit. This is where you, the player, come in.

What is the claw on a Fender Stratocaster?

The claw is the fine tuner that will leave your tremolo unit sitting in just the right place for optimal balance.