Detail 01
American Series spec
Uses Fender's American string spacing and post spacing. Import and Mexican Strats often differ, so measure before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1273888004068
FenderAmerican Series Stratocaster Tremolo Bridge Assemblies
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement tremolo bridge assembly for American Series Stratocasters. For restoring a worn bridge or upgrading an import Strat's hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a pitted, rusted, or worn Strat tremolo bridge
- Restoring an American Series Strat to correct hardware
- Fixing saddles that will no longer hold intonation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hardtail Strats with no tremolo rout in the body
- Vintage 6-screw Strats, which use a different mounting pattern
- Import Strats with narrower string spacing than American spec
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tremolo bridge
Floating or decked design that pivots for pitch bends. Requires a routed cavity and spring claw already in the body.
Detail 03
Assembly, not just a plate
Comes as a unit rather than loose parts, so saddles and block arrive together instead of needing separate sourcing.
Detail 04
SSS configuration
Sized for a standard three-single-coil Strat layout. Pickguard and pickup routing stay untouched during the swap.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your existing string spacing at the saddles before ordering
- 02Springs, claw, and tremolo arm may need to be transferred over
- 03Expect to redo intonation and action after installation
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Mexican or Squier Strat?
Not reliably. American Series uses different post and string spacing than many import Strats. Measure your current bridge's mounting posts and saddle spacing first.
02Does it include the tremolo arm?
Plan on transferring your existing arm. Confirm the arm thread and hole match before assuming a new one is in the box.
03Do I have to re-set up the guitar after installing this?
Yes. Any bridge swap changes saddle height and position, so you will need to reset action and intonation, and rebalance the spring tension.
04Can I install this myself?
It is a moderate job. You remove strings, unseat the old bridge, transfer the block and springs, then reset the setup. A tech can do it in under an hour.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
2 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
