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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by MrSparkle » Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:10 pm

fendermcfenderface1! wrote:
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Thanks guys you dudes rock! So much knowledge, it really helps.

What about the length of the bolt on the mute? I have the mute, but need to replace the bolt/star washer/ nut.

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by fendermcfenderface1! » Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:33 am

Thanks! Looks like a shade over 1.5" for the bolt overall length, eh?

I did get a bag of the grub screws for the height adjustment, but after soaking the bridge in CLR and then WD 40, I find half the individual saddle height screws are either still frozen solid or the allen hole stripped- so I'll just leave it in the case and go with the Marr bridge. Many thanks friends!

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by MrSparkle » Tue Jul 16, 2024 2:28 pm

fendermcfenderface1! wrote:
Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:33 am
Thanks! Looks like a shade over 1.5" for the bolt overall length, eh?
Not the bolt in my photo!?

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by fendermcfenderface1! » Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:37 pm

Sorry having trouble reading that caliper. Bottom scale is what?

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re: Restoring a '66 Jaguar

Post by fendermcfenderface1! » Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:42 pm

Planning ahead way ahead- where would one find a tremelo arm for a vintage mid-'60's Jag? There are so many options and remakes and versions Fender puts out it's overwhelming. Looking for one to work with the original trem unit from the mid '60's. Thanks!!

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by andy_tchp » Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:48 pm

Millimetres - 14mm.
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Re: re: Restoring a '66 Jaguar

Post by JSett » Tue Jul 16, 2024 8:22 pm

fendermcfenderface1! wrote:
Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:42 pm
Planning ahead way ahead- where would one find a tremelo arm for a vintage mid-'60's Jag? There are so many options and remakes and versions Fender puts out it's overwhelming. Looking for one to work with the original trem unit from the mid '60's. Thanks!!
A current Fender USA one should fit perfectly

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by MrSparkle » Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:40 am

fendermcfenderface1! wrote:
Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:37 pm
Sorry having trouble reading that caliper. Bottom scale is what?
I make it about 16.3mm (about 0.63") for the whole bolt, and about 12.5mm (hair under 1/2") for the thread.

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by fendermcfenderface1! » Wed Jul 17, 2024 12:34 pm

Thanks!

Does the bolt actually thread thru the ashtray, or merely pass thru and secured with a star washer and nut?

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Tuners, vintage '60's Jag restoration

Post by fendermcfenderface1! » Wed Jul 17, 2024 12:40 pm

More on the '66 (neck date) Jag I'm trying to resurrect.

Now it appears the tuners may need replacement- Kluson Deluxe, nickel finish. They look like the Fender Road Worn re-issue ones, but a couple feel loose and slippy, another tight. I'll lube with some spray lithium (off the neck of course), but should I need replacements, what will fit? Seems I've read somewhere about different screw patterns and such- I'd like keep the original bushings and not drill any new holes for screws. Something original looking. ??

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by Matthias » Wed Jul 17, 2024 3:37 pm

It just passes through and the nut/washer holds it in. Note the vintage screw that goes against the plunger is a little longer than the reissue (at least my vintage mute is). However, I don’t doubt that has a big impact on function. I would think either should work fine on a vintage body.

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Re: Vintage Jag bridge issues

Post by MrSparkle » Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:30 am

Matthias wrote:
Wed Jul 17, 2024 3:37 pm
It just passes through and the nut/washer holds it in. Note the vintage screw that goes against the plunger is a little longer than the reissue (at least my vintage mute is). However, I don’t doubt that has a big impact on function. I would think either should work fine on a vintage body.
And if it doesn't, the fix is simple - just file down a thin shim of something (coin, maybe?) and drop it down the hole to lift the whole plunger assembly slightly. :D

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Re: Tuners, vintage '60's Jag restoration

Post by MrSparkle » Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:20 am

What's the verdict on SD91 people, do they fit? :D

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Re: re: Restoring a '66 Jaguar

Post by MrSparkle » Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:15 am

There's also the Staytrem arm, if you follow the plan to add a Marr bridge and go for something "better"; since you don't have the original arm anyway. ;)

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Re: re: Restoring a '66 Jaguar

Post by OffYourFace » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:14 am

You don’t need to make a new thread for each part of your guitar. :fp:

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