MIA vs. MIM bridge question

[leftyguitarman]

Are the dimensions the same between a 2001 MIM bridge and an American Standard bridge?

I ask because I have parts to build a Strat, I'm just lacking a body. I have a MIM bridge and I'm thinking of buying a Warmoth body, but they don't offer a bridge route for a MIM bridge. If I order the body with the standard dimensions, will the MIM bridge fit properly?

Would the "Vintage 6-hole Trem" option on the Warmoth body work for the MIM bridge?

 

[overdriver]

Are the dimensions the same between a 2001 MIM bridge and an American Standard bridge?

I ask because I have parts to build a Strat, I'm just lacking a body. I have a MIM bridge and I'm thinking of buying a Warmoth body, but they don't offer a bridge route for a MIM bridge. If I order the body with the standard dimensions, will the MIM bridge fit properly?

Would the "Vintage 6-hole Trem" option on the Warmoth body work for the MIM bridge?

Does Warmoth offer the trem mounting holes spaced at 2 1/16th thats what ya need for the MIM 6 screw. The MIA takes 2 7/32nd. Can ya get the body without the holes drilled? or you could go with a Guitar fetish U.S. spec trem and sell the MIM, if the Warmoth only come in 2 7/32nds

http://store.guitarfetish.com/sostusaspvit.html

 

[leftyguitarman]

I was thinking of getting it without the holes drilled, then do it myself. But that Guitar Fetish idea is a good plan. Are their bridges any good?

Does GFS make a left handed one?

 

[overdriver]

I just came back cause I remembered your left handed . Take a look at the guitar fetish site . IDK If your not in a big hurry a fellow I know of in the UK is maybe going to make trem assemblies well the blocks he already does , he is going to start making the bridge plate and arm soon. That only leaves saddles. I am sure he could make lefty stuff.. The guitar fetish is a a little better than the MIM standard stuff. If your going to drill your own holes get what ya want. I think they are pretty much the same except for the mounting hole spacing.

I would ask on the Warmoth forum to be sure. They would know more than I . I don't use Warmoth stuff.

 

[overdriver]

Doesn't look like anyone except Fender makes a left handed trem . That guy in the UK I am sure could . If it comes down to that.

 

[overdriver]

Guitar Parts Resource  ::  Lefty Bridges & Bridge Parts ya can get the AVRI lefty bridge here for 109.$

 

[captcoolaid]

Found a bunch on Ebay. but here is the wilenson.
WILKINSON WV6SB BRIDGE/STEEL BLOCK CHROME LEFT HANDED - eBay (item 360094163260 end time Nov-25-09 14:21:06 PST)

 

[overdriver]

Frails was telling me Callaham does do lefty also.

 

[leftyguitarman]

I've been in contact over the phone with Frails and he's been a huge help to me so far. I ordered the Warmoth body. It's gonna be drilled for the Vintage 6-holes which is that 2 and 7/32" spacing. I'm going to get a lefty Callaham trem for it as well. So I got it all figured out. Thanks for your help guys!

 

[Frails]

 

[leftyguitarman]

Frails, do you wanna assemble it with me when I get it all ready?

 

[Frails]

Sure, np.