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Post by dennyb2009 on Jan 10, 2009 17:01:53 GMT -5
What brand of trem cam I use To replace the broken Fender brand fake Floyd on a friends Jap. strat ? The posts are 3 1/8 '' Center to center and I have not found any with a spread that wide .I don't want to plug and re drill as that would require refinishing the guitar .Barring replacement where can i get replacement parts for it ;IE knurled thumb screws etc ? Thanks
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Post by ChrisK on Jan 11, 2009 0:21:26 GMT -5
Do you happen to know the model and year of the guitar? Do you happen to have pics that you can post? What part is broken on the vibrato? If you know the model and year, you may be able to get replacement parts for it from a Fender authorized repair center. www.fender.com/support/japanese_instruments.phpFrom the Fender site; "Note: Most of our older guitar parts lists, wiring diagrams and switching control function diagrams predate formatting which would allow us to make them available on this site as PDF files. If you do not find the list or diagram for your specific instrument on this page, we may still be able to furnish you with a "hard" copy from our archive. You may check the availability of older material by contacting Fender's Consumer Relations Department by phone at 480.596.7195 or by e-mail at consumerrelations@fender.com. If we have the document you seek, we're happy to send you a copy. All hard copy parts lists, wiring diagrams and switching control function diagrams are $5 each (shipping and handling included). Please send a check or money order for $5 (U.S.) for each separate list or diagram you require, along with a letter detailing your request and the specific documentation you require, to: CUSTOMER SERVICE FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 8860 E. CHAPARRAL ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85250, U.S.A." |
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Post by dennyb2009 on Jan 17, 2009 20:54:24 GMT -5
The Jap strat in question Has H S S black pups the hom buck is coverless 1Vol 1 veratone tone control 5 way switch the jack is on the bottom of the body the neck and headstock are black rosewood fret board black tuners logo says Fender stratocaster made in japan serial # E620805 the body is a metal flaky copper kind of color the trem says Fender and has 1 broken off knerled fine tunning knob/ screrw the other 5 are O K .if I could find a replacement for the broken one I could probably talk him out of replacing it .Its also is missing 1 of the screws on the locking nut .
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Post by cynical1 on Jan 17, 2009 21:20:58 GMT -5
dennyb -
If all it's missing is a few screws it might be worth looking for a good music store that's been around for a while. Most of the more established shops have tech's that save everything. I would bet there's a box of screws with what you're looking for sitting and waiting for you. Even if they charge you $5.00 a screw you're money ahead and you don't have to try and retrofit another trem.
Happy Trails
Cynical One
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Post by ChrisK on Jan 17, 2009 23:56:28 GMT -5
These screws are likely metric. If you can't find them at a local guitar store, try an auto parts store or even Lowes or The Home Depot. You can also try www.mcmaster.com as they seem to have stuff galore. |
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Post by cynical1 on Jan 18, 2009 17:31:18 GMT -5
They even sell industrial lasers...cool...lasers... C1 |
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Post by ChrisK on Jan 19, 2009 2:13:37 GMT -5
Yeah, they're habit-forming. I drive nearby them every week.
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