toddler68 Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'm looking at the stratocasterforprojectguitar PDF from the download section and it looks like the routing profile on the back is larger than the front (where the trem block goes all the way through the body). Does this mean that it's angled? There is no side view so I can't really tell. Help please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirapop Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 No, it's not angled. There's a little .19" thick ledge formed by the back route undercutting the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted April 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Now it is making sense. Another question: Can I assume that the hole centers (pivot points) are the same distance from the nut for both the 6-hole and the 2-hole versions of a Strat-style bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 This is a picture taking from my web site in the Making Of A Strat tutorial. I thought it might help you get a better look at the way the tremolo cavity is routed. The cavity that holds the springs and spring tree is 5/8" depth. There is 1/4" of wood left (thickness) in the bridge cavity slot, your best bet is make or buy some templates for a more precise cut. Good luck.. MaTT Vinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted April 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Worth a thousand words... thanks MaTT. Any takers on my other question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I have a question for Matt: What's a "spring tree"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I have a question for Matt: What's a "spring tree"? ← It's called typing too fast because your at work.. lol Sry bout that I meant spring claw. I must have had string tree on my mind also and just mixed the two.. . lol Thanks for pointing that out, I'd hate to know I started a spring tree craze.. Anyway, the answer is yes, the two outside holes of the six hole pilot tremolo will match up with the two pilot tremolo. You should have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Anyway, the answer is yes, the two outside holes of the six hole pilot tremolo will match up with the two pilot tremolo. You should have no problems. ← Thanks Matt. I figured as much. This is my first tremolo install and I don't want to screw it up. Thanks for pointing me to your Strat tut. It's great to see the pictures to my questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.