Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster Special Bridge

[kgc-jr]

I want to replace the bridge on my Squier VM Jazzmaster Special. I believe the stock bridge is a Danelectro U3 adjustable bridge copy. I don't like that the saddle intonation adj. screws sit directly underneath the strings ... which means loosen the string, adj. saddle pos., and then re-tune. I would like to install a Stratocaster hard-tail, top-loading bridge. But I've seen that these bridges come in many different spacing sizes and I'm not sure which size to get.

Any recommendations on the correct spacing/size, or a more suitable bridge? Thanks in advance.

[sjperry54]

I'm getting ready to put on of these on mine



http://www.guitarfetish.com/Cutaway-Wil ... _1805.html

They can be strung either top loader or string through. I'm going to go top loader until I can get to a drill press and drill the holes for string through.

[jorri]

or use a smaller screwdriver...can't say i've had that issue myself...

[Pat V]

I'm getting ready to put on of these on mine



http://www.guitarfetish.com/Cutaway-Wil ... _1805.html

They can be strung either top loader or string through. I'm going to go top loader until I can get to a drill press and drill the holes for string through.

How did that bridge work out? I'm planning on doing the same thing to my JM Special.

[KeithJ]

I love that bridge, but it can be bought for about half that amount here: http://www.azguitarparts.com/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... ucts_id=75
There used to be a guy on ebay selling them for about $13.00, but I just looked and it appears they are gone or raised the price.

[Pat V]

I love that bridge, but it can be bought for about half that amount here: http://www.azguitarparts.com/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... ucts_id=75
There used to be a guy on ebay selling them for about $13.00, but I just looked and it appears they are gone or raised the price.

Thanks!
Does anyone know if this type of top-loading hard-tail bridge is a fairly straightforward install on the Squier VM JM Special. I haven't received the guitar yet but I am wanting to gather some parts up.
The guitar I've bought is the bs Blonde with black pickguard and my goal is to make it sort of like this.





I have good JM pups I can use if I don't care for the stock ones (although the ones I've heard were very decent) and I intend to get rid of the concentric pots.

Thanks!