NBD - Callaham

I sold a few pedals that I'm not using anymore and couldn't decide which one to buy next. The truth is I am pretty happy with my tone but noticed my bridge was starting to rust and the trem movement was not as smooth as before.

Long story short, I installed a used Callaham bridge in my MIM Strat and what a difference it made. Definitely worth the money. Maybe I could have gotten the same result with a cheaper option, but I'm happy. And I love the shorter trem arm.

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New Callaham bridge
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Congrats on your new bridge.

Folks that haven't personally seen or used a Callaham bridge really have no idea how well made they are. Some think they are too much $$, but I have two and believe that they are the best and smoothest bridge i have ever used.
I am able to set them up to stay in tune with trem use, unlike some of the Fender bridges I have used.

I'm a lefty but put right-handed bridges on my lefty Strats cause I like the bar sitting' on top. i also like the shorter '64 term arm and even shorter Gilmour arm.

I also like the fact that he makes a Vintage narrow bridge that uses the vintage mounting screw spacing but uses the narrower string spacing - keeps the E strings away from the edge of the neck.

I am very happy with my callaham trems and hope you are too.

I use callaham too! Good stuff. Nickel wears with age just like a real old school bridge too!

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Ok, it's been about a week since I installed the new bridge and I am still happy. Better sustain and I love the feel of the trem movement. So clean and the arm fits nicely in my hand. Gear porn pics follow.



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I spent some money on a Callaham block, couldn't tell the difference between it and the 1/3rd the price GFS block. There is improvement with both though. I wouldn't mind trying out a new bridge plate and saddles.

Ya I can't comment on the GFS stuff but I do know that the fat steel block is a definite improvement for me.

I'm going to try a brass block on my next strat. I'll try to record some before n after clips as well.

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Folks that haven't personally seen or used a Callaham bridge really have no idea how well made they are.

+1

Really high precision machining, good quality metals.

If nothing else, you can relax and not worry about wearing out or breaking the bridge in normal use, and string breakage is a non issue as well.