Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

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Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by amv » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:23 pm

I recently bought a CIJ 1997 Jaguar and need to replace the bridge. I'm still deciding between a proper Jaguar bridge or a Mustang, but right now my concern is compatibility.

I've never heard of any actual issues of one bridge (USA, say), not fitting another guitar (as in a Japanese model). Fender's sites, as well as eBay auctions, however, often specify a certain model or style in particular. Is this just CYA fluff, or does it actually matter? Will any "genuine Fender" Mustang/Jag bridge fit my CIJ?

(I'm old school, btw, so I'm not looking for a Mastery or Staytrem.)

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by soggy mittens » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:45 pm

The only thing I can think of to look out for is the radius. Your MIJ is 7.25 and some bridges come with a 9.5 radius such as VM series, squier J Mascis, Blacktop HS, modern player, classic player, american special series. I guess a lot of spare parts are either for MIJ or AVRI which are both 7.25 so shouldn't be an issue for you.

I tried replacing my VMs with a mustang bridge and it didn't feel right to me. I've considered just putting the mustang saddles into the 9.5 bridge but too much hassle to try and I'm happy with the threaded saddles.
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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by amv » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:49 pm

That's more or less what I figured. But I totally forgot to even check for a 9.5" radius! I'd been assuming they were all 7.25". Thanks for reminding me not to take that for granted.

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by shoule79 » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:32 am

Warmoth modified Mustang bridge will fit your CIJ perfectly (I have one on my 97 cij jag). The benefit is you can change or fine tune your radius depending on the guitar and there are no string/saddle spacing issues like on a standard mustang bridge.

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by amv » Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:07 pm

Edit: Nevermind, I answered all my own questions!

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by Slimboy Fat » Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:35 am

Seen these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141431410850" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Obviously nowhere near the quality of a Staytrem bridge but its the first time I've seen 9.5 radius Mustang bridges at this price. Anyone bought one yet?

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by hoddyman » Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:08 pm

Something I've recently noticed when comparing my vintage Jaguar's stock bridge with a new Mustang-re-issue bridge I ordered from Fender is that the legs on the stock bridge are somewhat longer than those on the Mustang bridge. Saddle-height adjustment in the old stock bridge evens things out, but seemingly the folks at Fender expected some less neck-to-body angle on Mustangs than on Jaguars.

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by Landlocked_Lizard » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:57 am

Slimboy Fat wrote:Seen these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141431410850" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Obviously nowhere near the quality of a Staytrem bridge but its the first time I've seen 9.5 radius Mustang bridges at this price. Anyone bought one yet?

+1 Bump
Those do look nice... I have VM Jag on the way so I am keeping an eye on these just in case.

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by gutter rock » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:39 pm

Wow! Finally a mustang bridge option for 9.5 radius! Wonder where these came from? Could put a hurt on mastery and stay trem if they are good quality.

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Re: Do all Mustang/Jazz/Jag bridges fit all Jaguars?

Post by Slimboy Fat » Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:18 am

Bah! Looks like they made an error and have corrected their listing. It no longer says 9.5 radius :(

Landlocked_Lizard wrote:
Slimboy Fat wrote:Seen these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141431410850" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Obviously nowhere near the quality of a Staytrem bridge but its the first time I've seen 9.5 radius Mustang bridges at this price. Anyone bought one yet?

+1 Bump
Those do look nice... I have VM Jag on the way so I am keeping an eye on these just in case.

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