Did '72 Thinline RI's change bridge?

The String King · June 26th, 2006, 05:26 PM

Because I have a MIM '72 Thinline and it looks nothing like the one on fenders website. For a start the bridges are different. Not the saddles. I know the saddles aren't stock but the bridge looks stock but is different than the one on the site. Secondly, it has two string trees. This could easily have been done by the previous owner.

It is a 1999 so it is the year they started making them I believe. Does anyone know if the bridge was different at first? I can't see a reason why Fender would change it if they did.

Help??
SGT

yegbert · June 26th, 2006, 07:49 PM

What are the specific differences in your bridge and the one pictured on the Fender product page?

The String King · June 27th, 2006, 12:08 PM

The one in the fender page does not have a tray around it, and mine does. Mine is also smaller and a different shape. I doubt that there would be a bridge to fit this particular model exactly, but there is no signs of drilling.

Distracted · June 27th, 2006, 07:24 PM

My MIM '72 Thinline was manufactured in December. Single string tee. No tray around bridge plate. Appears just like the image on Fender's product page.

I realize this does not answer the original question. Just confirming the product page shows them as they are made these days.

jwells393 · June 27th, 2006, 08:22 PM

This is undoubtedly a situation where a picture would be benificial.

yegbert · June 27th, 2006, 08:57 PM

By a tray, do you mean a lip reaching around three sides something like this one from StewMac?

The String King · June 28th, 2006, 04:52 PM

That is the exact one! Saddles and everything. I suppose mine isn't original then. Thanks for clearing that up Yegbert!

June 26th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
The String King Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Sussex, U.K. Age: 16 Posts: 1,064 22 Photos	Did '72 Thinline RI's change bridge? Because I have a MIM '72 Thinline and it looks nothing like the one on fenders website. For a start the bridges are different. Not the saddles. I know the saddles aren't stock but the bridge looks stock but is different than the one on the site. Secondly, it has two string trees. This could easily have been done by the previous owner. It is a 1999 so it is the year they started making them I believe. Does anyone know if the bridge was different at first? I can't see a reason why Fender would change it if they did. Help?? SGT __________________ I twang therefore I am

June 26th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
yegbert Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 54 Posts: 4,809 85 Photos	different how? What are the specific differences in your bridge and the one pictured on the Fender product page?

June 27th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
The String King Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Sussex, U.K. Age: 16 Posts: 1,064 22 Photos	The one in the fender page does not have a tray around it, and mine does. Mine is also smaller and a different shape. I doubt that there would be a bridge to fit this particular model exactly, but there is no signs of drilling. __________________ I twang therefore I am

June 27th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Distracted NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 3	mine is not different My MIM '72 Thinline was manufactured in December. Single string tee. No tray around bridge plate. Appears just like the image on Fender's product page. I realize this does not answer the original question. Just confirming the product page shows them as they are made these days.

June 27th, 2006, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,211 101 Photos	This is undoubtedly a situation where a picture would be benificial. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

June 28th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
The String King Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Sussex, U.K. Age: 16 Posts: 1,064 22 Photos	That is the exact one! Saddles and everything. I suppose mine isn't original then. Thanks for clearing that up Yegbert! __________________ I twang therefore I am