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I have an MIK toploader (Squire) and an MIM standard string through. The toploader plays easier and has a much better tone. I know there are many other things to consider than the bridge, but there is no comparison between these two guitars, the MIK is a better guitar.
It did take me a while to get the bridge set up right. You have to have the height screws set exactly right so there is equal pressure on both sides of the barrel, or there will be rattles and tuning problems.
I don't understand why Fender didn't put something on both sides of the barrels to hold them together, not allow them to move side to side. But once you get them to set square on the bridge, they work pretty well as they are.
I'd really like to put a better quality bridge on it, not sure if the aftermarket ones would fit my MIK, seems to be a bit unstandard. It sounds great as it is, but changes in setup are usually difficult to get right.
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