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FenderAmerican Standard Strat Tremolo Arm Gold Flake

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Fender American Standard Strat Tremolo Arm Gold Flake

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Replacement tremolo arm for a Fender American Standard Stratocaster bridge, in a gold flake finish. Cosmetic and functional swap for a lost or bent arm.

Fender American Standard Strat Tremolo Arm Gold Flake product detail
Product studyFender American Standard Strat Tremolo Arm Gold Flake

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Replacing a missing whammy bar on an American Standard Strat
  • Adding a gold accent to match gold hardware
  • Keeping a spare arm in the gig bag

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Vintage-style Strat bridges, which use a different arm thread
  • Non-Fender or import bridges with other arm diameters
  • Players who never use the trem and want it removed

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 01

American Standard fitment

Cut for the American Standard bridge specifically. Vintage and import Strat bridges take different arms — they aren't interchangeable.

Detail 02

Gold flake finish

Metallic gold cosmetic finish. Matches gold-hardware builds; it will look off against chrome or nickel.

Detail 03

Stratocaster body shape

This is bridge hardware for a Strat-style guitar; it does nothing on a hardtail or Tele-style bridge.

Detail 04

$31.49

Priced as a genuine Fender part rather than a generic arm, which is why the thread and bend match the factory bridge.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm your bridge is American Standard, not vintage-style, before ordering
  2. 02Arm tension is set by the bridge, not the arm itself
  3. 03Finish is a coating — expect wear where your hand rides it

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this fit any Stratocaster?

No. It's made for the American Standard bridge. Vintage-style Strats and most imports use different arm threads or diameters, so check which bridge your guitar has.

02My arm is floppy — will a new one fix it?

Usually not. Looseness normally comes from the bridge's arm tension screw or a worn collar, not the arm. Replace the arm if it's bent, stripped, or missing.

03Does the gold finish wear off?

It's a surface finish, so the area your palm contacts most will show wear over time. That's normal for any coated arm.

04Is this a genuine Fender part?

Yes, it's Fender-branded and cut to their American Standard spec, which is the main reason to pay more than a generic replacement.

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
Color
Gold
Body Shape
Stratocaster

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