Bridge replacement Tele Aria pro 2 backaroo
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Well I would understand to redrill the 3 or 4 holes to fix the bridge but I don't want to do something more difficult than that...
bgmacaw
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This is what I did on my SX Tele copy to fit a replacement bridge. The yellow marker I used to sort of hide the dowel holes has almost worn off now.
So, on the side by side pic, I tried to align the STB holes of the 2 bridges. We see that the chrome one is a bit bigger front and back
On the other pic, I put the chrome bridge on the 6 STB. It seems that it s good spacing between them because I managed to put E low and E high. But again, the bridge goes like 2mm on the Pickgard
Aria must have used parts that varied slightly from Fender specs. The bridgeplate is apparently shorter on both ends.
If you haven’t already, I’d suggest taking off the pickguard and seeing the American Standard bridgeplate places the pickup reasonably well in the pickup routed hole.
If that fits…
Do you have a Fender spec pickguard? If so you could try that to see if it’s short enough, or “ride bareback”.
Or trim the pickguard a little to fit.
If you like it enough, appreciate it as an Aria-unique Tele copy, odd size components and all. If you don’t care for it that much, try to sell it. Someone else out there might love it for it’s uniqueness.
If you haven’t already, I’d suggest taking off the pickguard and seeing the American Standard bridgeplate places the pickup reasonably well in the pickup routed hole.
If that fits…
Do you have a Fender spec pickguard? If so you could try that to see if it’s short enough, or “ride bareback”.
Or trim the pickguard a little to fit.
If you like it enough, appreciate it as an Aria-unique Tele copy, odd size components and all. If you don’t care for it that much, try to sell it. Someone else out there might love it for it’s uniqueness.
Too many options!
Does anyone know where to have the technical drawing of this bridge?
www.fender.com
I think it could fit, it s shorter and the STB holes are a bit frontward of the fixing holes. And anyway, it s a top loader so I can put it backward as much as I want, no?
Does anyone know where to have the technical drawing of this bridge?
3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® Bridge with Compensated Brass “Bullet” Saddles | Parts
3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® Bridge with Compensated Brass “Bullet” Saddles
I think it could fit, it s shorter and the STB holes are a bit frontward of the fixing holes. And anyway, it s a top loader so I can put it backward as much as I want, no?
That Fender American Professional bridge would be an interesting one to try, though a bit expensive; and a bit of a surprise move for you, coming from a thick flat 6-saddle bridge. A quick check shows it available on eBay for $65 USD. Have you ever tried a Tele with a vintage style 3-saddle bridge similar to that?
I can only guess that Fender is too protective of their technical knowledge to do that. I have submitted a web page based inquiry on the matter with Fender. I’ll let you know if I hear anything back.
Fender responded to my request, affirming my theory that the STB holes are the same on the Pro II as they were on the American Standard, and provided detailed technical drawings of the bodies and bridges of both models. I couldn’t easily get those drawing into this post here, but if interested in the details let me know.I can only guess that Fender is too protective of their technical knowledge to do that. I have submitted a web page based inquiry on the matter with Fender. I’ll let you know if I hear anything back.
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