How does Jazzmaster tremolo work?
The strings flow from the tailpiece and break over the floating bridge at an angle, then plummet down a pitched-back neck toward the nut and tuning machines. In theory, the downward force exerted on the bridge keeps the strings in place while the bridge freely rocks back and forth with vibrato use.
Can you lock a Jazzmaster tremolo?
It’s all about balance. The Trem Lock is the sliding button on the vibrato plate and the design is supposed to keep all your strings in tune, if you accidentally break a string. If a string break does happen, the decreased string tension causes the unit to pull sharp.
Can I use a body thimble with the M1 mastery bridge?
Please Note: The M1 Mastery Bridge requires no modification to USA made guitars originally equipped with Fender’s “floating”-style bridge and vintage spec body thimbles. Bridge covers and mutes are not compatible with the Mastery Bridge. We produce only ONE vintage USA spec size body thimble for our M1 bridge.
Is the M1 mastery bridge compatible with my guitar?
Please Note: The M1 Mastery Bridge requires no modification to USA made guitars originally equipped with Fender’s “floating”-style bridge and vintage spec body thimbles. Bridge covers and mutes are not compatible with the Mastery Bridge.
What is a mastery bridge?
A Mastery Bridge utilizes a patented design that incorporates four intonation-adjustment screws instead of the traditional six, and 52mm string spacing in between each string, from the low to high E strings. Saddles on a Mastery Bridge are made of solid brass with a proprietary, self-lubricating hard chrome plating.
What kind of bridge does a Fender Jazzmaster have?
This kit for Fender Blacktop, Troy Van Leeuwen, Jazzmaster HH, Road Worn Series, ’60s Jazzmaster Lacquer and other Jazzmasters and Jaguars that are Mexican made and have a vintage style bridge and thimbles. Includes our M1 Mastery Bridge with standard US mounting posts and a set of two vintage spec 303 stainless steel MT thimbles.