Are all Fender tremolo arms the same?
Your typical import genuine Fender® Strat’s® (MIM & MIJ) that accept a screw-in tremolo arm are metric 5mm (M5 x 0.8). Typically a genuine Fender production American Strat 10-32 tremolo arm threads will be in the 0.182″ to 0.185″ diameter range and the 5mm threads will be in the 0.188″ to 0.195″ diameter range.
Are tremolo arms removable?
Once you’re comfortable with the way your Fender’s tremolo arm feels, you should be able to easily remove the arm and re-install the bridge. The removal and re-installation of a Stratocaster bridge will typically require that a setup is done afterward.
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What kind of arm does a Fender tremolo take?
This article strictly references genuine Fender ® Strat ® tremolo bridges that accept a 10-32 or 5mm screw-in tremolo arm. These two screw-in threading types are what are found on Genuine Fender ® Strat’s ® that accept a screw-in tremolo arm, no matter if they are made in American, Mexico or Japan.
How big are the threads on a Strat 10-32 tremolo?
Typically a genuine Fender production American Strat 10-32 tremolo arm threads will be in the 0.182″ to 0.185″ diameter range and the 5mm threads will be in the 0.188″ to 0.195″ diameter range.
How big is the arm of a tremolo?
Measure in mm if it’s a metric tremolo or in inches if it’s USA made. You can go to any machine shop or Fastenal store for the measurement. Your arm diameter choices are generally 5mm, 5.5mm or 6mm for metric and 3/16” or 1/4” for USA. Understanding thread pitch…
What should the first bend of a tremolo be?
Starting at the butt end, the first bend is about ½” to ¾” above the tremolo and is the bend that angles the arm down toward the headstock. The bend is almost a 90 degree angle. You will need more dive room for the arm tip, so the angle is less than 90 and can be as low as 75 degrees depending on the spring pull below.