Tell me about the bridge/thimble situation on the American Professional Jazzmaster

[pscates]

THE SHORT VERSION: Can I put traditional vintage-spec thimbles into the EXISTING post holes on the American Professional Jazzmaster, in order to drop in a 7.25" Mustang (or Staytrem) bridge?

I may have the opportunity to get my hands on a "naked" APJM body (the gorgeous Mystic Seafoam). I notice that both on Fender's site and on body-only pics at eBay, the thimbles seem to be some sort of white plastic, vs. the usual metal cups. I know the stock bridge on these models are Fender's new 9.5" Mustang style bridge (pre-set radius, etc.), but I'd be looking to "downgrade" back to 7.25" (and would be attaching more traditional, vintage-spec neck, pickups, etc.).

I was wondering a) what that's all about, the white plastic thimble/bushing (does it hold the bridge in place, vs. allowing the traditional rocking motion?), and b) are they removable and are the holes sized to accept traditional thimble cups (whatever those dimensions happen to be): https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-ja ... 054447049/

These models haven't been out in the world a super long time, so some of these details probably aren't common knowledge yet. I suppose I'm looking for someone who actually has one (or has purchased a body for a project/build of their own). Seems like a fairly straightforward question. I've emailed Fender directly, but, so far, they've been no help.

[tammyw]

It has regular thimbles, the plastic bits are just pressed in on top. They'll pop right out if you can get a hold on them. It's just there to keep the bridge mostly centered and limit it's range, but the bridge still has some movement.

[pscates]

Good to know. Thank you!