GFS toploader bridge for Squier 51

[kerc]

Installation was pretty straightforward. Only the upper two screws and the center back screw match the original holes--you could only put those three or drill the other two (which I did). Caution--basswood is ridiculously soft...The drill bit went in like a knife in hot butter.

The bridge installed solid and tight against the body. The offset saddle design makes stringing a breeze. The saddles are sort of light, in a similar metal to the originals, but the base plate is heavier and more solid.

Sound? The original bridge had a certain plinkiness on the high strings--that's now gone. The tone is beefier, and the bridge has no rattles or buzzes. It definitely feels much more solid and it's more comfortable, since it has no harsh edges.

The best $12 you can spend on your Squier '51. Sorry for the fuzzy pic...

[Spudman***]

Great Kerc!

I've heard about those bridges and the improvements they can have on tone and getting rid of buzzes etc., but I had never seen one until your photo.
Restringing on the stock bridge is a pain and this looks much easier.

Thanks for the post.

[Robert****]

Thanks for posting this, Kerc. Do you have a link to where I can buy this bridge?

[kerc]

Sure! Click here to see the GFS toploader bridge...