Best replacement bridge for 6 hole, ‘98 MIM Stratocaster

[AskPrimary]

Best replacement bridge for 6 hole, ‘98 MIM Stratocaster…

 

[Blackmore Fan]

Best replacement bridge for 6 hole, ‘98 MIM Stratocaster…

I bought a Fender replacement bridge a few years ago for under $30. They don't appear to be more expensive at the moment:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...VLWpvBB2g8gAzEAQYAiABEgKR8_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Fenderbaum]

I see fender bridges at $30 and some fender bridges at $100. Both Fender branded..
Anyone knows the difference?

 

[bullfrogblues]

I don't know if it's the best, but I added one of these to my strat because I wanted a push in arm.
Wilkinson 52.5mm (2-1/16 inch) Vintage Style Full Block ST Guitar Tremolo Bridge Pop-In Arm 6 Screws for Squier/Mexico Fender Strat, Chrome

 

[schmee]

My #1 Strat is a 98 also. I dont think it matters much, but a complete MIM bridge assy is like $30 new. The MIM has the narrow spacing which I like. 2.06

I cant remember if it had the full size block or not, I added a Callaham block to mine to have the trem arm not wiggle so much, so that's something to think about if changing bridges.

 

[schmee]

I see fender bridges at $30 and some fender bridges at $100. Both Fender branded..
Anyone knows the difference?

They are very similar. The block weight or size may be different. But the bridge inserts seem identical.