Fender Deluxe Stratocaster Guitar Bridge/Tremolo Assembly Chrome

Excellence

i have an fender american stratocaster 2012 or 2013... i replaced the bridge with a fender deluxe model, and what a great fit, with no drilling or anything, just need to adjust and measure correct distance and intonation, there are videos online , very easy and cool.and bought a tremolo arm for it , its the snap in or drop in model,, its tight and works very well.

If you are familiar with Fender guitars, then you know that the bent steel saddles often have problems with the height adjustment screws moving. And that is just the problem I had with my American Professional Stratocaster. Which after installing this, is no longer an issue thanks to the more substantial hold of the block steel saddles. Additionally, I find the guitar has a bit more in the upper mid range of it's tonal profile, and a bit more sustain. Very pleased. This bridge is also more comfortable to rest your hand on. I however do wish it came with the trem arm. But at the price, I'll let it slide. Since I didn't have to spend a bunch of money on unnecessary parts I didn't need.

This was a perfect fit for my MIM 2019 Strat (2 post).Pretty good upgrade for the price. Would give 5 stars if it came with a tremolo bar. It’s a “snap in” type. My “screw in” will need to be replaced for this.

I replaced my American standard bridge with this. The pop in trem arm is much easier to use (not included). The old bridge has bent steel saddles. This is a huge improvement overall.

Will not stay in tune for more than a few seconds. Instant de-tuning of guitar when vibrato bar is used even slightly. Saddles don’t line up. Pop in bar exceedingly stiff. Is a useless, frustrating tuning nightmares.

This is, as far as I'm concerned, a must upgrade for a Fender American Standard Stratocaster. You can argue about which saddles are better. But, the pop-in adjustable Tremolo Arm is a clear upgrade over the annoying screw in version. Unlike the screw-in version, you can adjust the tightness and position exactly where you want it. Also, there is no play in the arm as with the original... which was maddening.

Excellent Bridge. Used it to upgrade my MIM Stratocaster.