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  1. 5 Best Strat Bridges (Tremolo Bridge Replacements)

    • Although most of the tremolo bridges for Strats are similar in design, some are more focused on facilitating bends and string alterations, while others are less flashy.… See more

    Ensure Compatibility

    With over 50 years of production, the Fender Strat has undergone many slight changes. When choosing your bridge, ensure that it is compatible with the exact Strat model … See more

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    Think About The Color

    The Strat bridge is a prominent aesthetical feature of the guitar. It’s therefore essential to … See more

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    Consider The Installation

    Generally speaking, installing a tremolo bridge on a Strat isn’t particularly difficult. That being said, if you’re unsure about the installation process, you should check that the bridge c… See more

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  1. The “Strat trem”, as it is often referred, requires that the strings be fed through a cavity (the “trem cavity”) in the back of the guitar body and features an integrated bridge system with six individually adjustable saddles, all of which work together—you could even say they are “synchronized”—to bend the pitch.
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    There are three possible configurations of the Stratocaster Tremolo: Floating, Decked, and Blocked. Floating the trem allows the bridge to be pushed down which loosens the string tension, and pulled up which tightens the string tension. Decking the trem allows for the bridge to only be pushed down.
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  3. Stratocaster Tremolo Setup – Floating vs. Decked vs.

    Mar 21, 2022 · A floating tremolo bridge setup enables the trem arm to have full movement for pull-ups and dives. With a floating tremolo you can make quickly changes to your guitars’ pitch up or down. A floating trem is set in a way that it …

     
  4. Best Strat Tremolo Bridge Replacement | Seymour …

    Oct 14, 2019 · The result is a bridge that sounds, feels and looks as close as a ‘real’ 50s bridge as possible. The Wilkinson, on the other hand, uses the same layout as the Callaham but is loaded to the brim with modern features.

  5. Vintage-Style Standard Series Stratocaster Tremolo …

    Vintage-style chrome bridge assembly with modern string spacing used on most Standard, Deluxe, Roadhouse™, Lone Star™, and Blacktop Stratocaster models manufactured from 2006-present. Includes six bent "Fender"-stamped saddles, …

  6. 5 Stratocaster Bridges You Should Consider - Killer Guitar Rigs

  7. Stratocaster Bridge Upgrade and Build Guide - Guitar …

    Sep 20, 2021 · As far as Stratocaster upgrades are concerned, the tremolo bridge is the second most common swap after the pickups. Quickly, here's a listing and table of contents with everything I'll cover. 1. The Fender American Series …

  8. Float, Deck, or Block: An Exploration of The Strat Bridge

    Jun 2, 2020 · There are three possible configurations of the Stratocaster Tremolo: Floating, Decked, and Blocked. Floating the trem allows the bridge to be pushed down which loosens the string tension, and pulled up which tightens the string …

  9. 9 Best Strat Bridges 2025 - Music Industry How To

    Jan 2, 2025 · Here are some of the best Strat bridges you can find for your beloved guitar. These include full assemblies and standalone bridges. Do you have a Stratocaster from the Ultra series or American Deluxe series? The …

  10. How to install a Strat tremolo and get it right - StewMac

  11. Guitar setup 101: how to set up your tremolo

    Mar 10, 2020 · This guide covers how to balance a USA Fender Deluxe two-point Strat vibrato, but the principles are the same for Floyd Rose designs and similar for six-screw Strat tremolos.