Are American Pro. Bridge Thimbles the Same as Vintage USA Thimbles?

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Are American Pro. Bridge Thimbles the Same as Vintage USA Thimbles?

Post by RoséBear » Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:59 am

Do the thimbles that come on American pro guitars match the ones on AVRI or even vintage guitars in measurements?
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Re: Are American Pro. Bridge Thimbles the Same as Vintage USA Thimbles?

Post by timtam » Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:09 am

Am Pro and AVRI thimbles are the same part number, 0054447049, also used by several others.
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-ja ... 054447049/

Measurements ...
https://www.customworldguitarparts.com/ ... 7-049.html
0.353" outer diameter (9mm), 0.316" inner diameter (8mm)

The Am Pro also has the anti-rocking nylon bushings (ID ~6.7mm; OD 8mm) ....
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-am ... 710508000/
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