Pros/Cons of a Mustang bridge on a Jazzmaster?

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Re: Pros/Cons of a Mustang bridge on a Jazzmaster?

Post by JSett » Sun Jun 19, 2022 2:34 am

beatcomber wrote:
Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:22 pm
I appreciate the detailed response, thank you!

Of course, a lot depends on the strings that the user is using. If one is using .009s or .010s, I can totally see why the stock bridge is a huge problem. I should have mentioned that I am using .011-.047 Thomastik Infeld flatwounds, which are probably similar to the strings that Leo designed the Jazzmaster for.
You'll definitely have a better time with flats than rounds. I found, even with 12-54 rounds I'd still have things rattling loose etc. Of course, your milage may vary etc etc.

Good luck!
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Re: Pros/Cons of a Mustang bridge on a Jazzmaster?

Post by mick jagstang » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:42 pm

marqueemoon wrote:
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:25 pm
Unless the Mustang bridge is 52mm spacing send it back.

I will take mild annoyance with the stock bridge over E strings barely over the fretboard any day.

Once your refund comes through buy a Staytrem. :)
Amen, fuck 55mm spacing

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