Blacktop Jazzy bridge: Piece of Shit!

[BlindtoFaith]

It is absolutely effin pointless to get a Mastery bridge on a blacktop. Shell out and buy a real Jazzy, if you're gonna do that. Otherwise, get a mustang bridge:

http://www.jag-stang.com/guitars/jaguar/fender-jaguar-jazzmaster-bridge-mod/

http://www.warmoth.com//Mustang-Bridge-Chrome-P569.aspx
http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/gbridge_mustang.htm
http://www.guitar-parts.com/products/885/Fender-Mustang-Bridge.htm
http://www.grguitars.com/parts_5jag%20jaz%20mustang.htm

http://shop.ebay.ca/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=mustang+bridge&_sacat=See-All-Categories



Most importantly of all:
http://bit.ly/hBsHe2

I got the Blacktop as an Xmas gift from my wife. I always wanted a Jazzmaster but never cared to spend a but load on one seeing as how I have several Gibsons, a tele, and a strat. I like the idea of a cheaper Jazzmaster styled guitar. I do find myself longing for the single coil bridge pick up though. Alll in all I love the feel of the neck and the sound. The middle position is heaven on my clean plexi. The neck alone is worth it. Best I have played.

[elbandito]

Maybe try a mustang bridge first? They can be had for like $20, and I've never had any problems with one.

Where is a good place to find one. Thanks for the idea.

I got mine off ebay. Allparts for less than what allparts charges.

Thanks for the non-smartass response!!! I will look into that.

[Gearmond]

having an expensive bridge isn't too big a deal if its a cheap-ass guitar.

[Gone Fission]

Are any standard Mustang bridges 9.5" radius? If you're anal about the radius matching, I guess there's the Warmoth modified Mustang bridge with adjustable saddle height. $47.

[edit]
Ah, just clicked through and saw that the "standard" Warmoth Mustang bridge is already adjustable. So solution was already offered. Carry on, then.

[hazelwould]

I think I may try one of those Squier ones. Save the hassle and get the JM toanz

[smile_man]

I think I may try one of those Squier ones. Save the hassle and get the JM toanz

T0AN IS IN THE TREMOLO.

YOU SHOULD HAVE A SOUL AND SPEND MORE ON A REAL FENDER.

THATS JUST MY OPINION AS AN INVESTOR.

[snipelfritz]

'cause I need a lover with soul power
and you ain't got no soul power

[futuresailors]

'cause I need a lover with soul power
and you ain't got no soul power

I ride faggy girls named Bunny...

[Gearmond]

'cause I need a lover with soul power
and you ain't got no soul power

Soul Patrol!

[snipelfritz]

Resurrecting this thread deliberately. Does anybody know for certain which of (or both of) these will work in a Fender Blacktop Jazzmaster with no issues whatsoever(open the box, plop it in, throw some strings over it and you're good to go)?
-The Warmoth for $47.50 or...
-The Allparts $35.99?

Just ordered the Allparts one. Wish me luck.

[BlindtoFaith]

Let me know how it works out! I am still trying to figure out what to do about this crappy bridge! Hahahaha. Love the guitar though.

[aen]

It is absolutely effin pointless to get a Mastery bridge on a blacktop. Shell out and buy a real Jazzy, if you're gonna do that.

Ugh, that is some elitist bullshit right there.

That said, the blacktop bridge is shit. I switched to mustang bridge, works pretty well. On more traditionally spaced Jags/JMs nothing beats Mustang+Buzzstop. That shit is unstoppable. BUt the blacktop has the trem pretty clse to the bridge, can't really squeeze a buzzstop in very well.

[Thomas2508]

I can vouch for the Mastery Bridge...My jag is a completly new guitar with it. I'm all about putting better bridges and pickups on cheaper guitars. The only problem is the price and the wait time on the mastery bridge. I think it's like 3 weeks.

[Baxandall]

Most importantly of all:
http://bit.ly/hBsHe2

That made my day. Wow so cool.

[snipelfritz]

Just installed it this afternoon and I don't want to get ahead of myself and say it's super awesome, the All-Parts bridge seems to be a great match for this guitar.