Does a kit exist to mod/replace the trem bridge on my strat with a hardtail bridge?

Question

It doesnt seem as easy as just buying the hardtail bridge and installing it, but I am not experienced in these matters. Any advice is appreciated.

Answer 1

I have a Charvel that uses a traditional non locking strat type trem, and what i do with that is supplement the 3 stock springs in the cavity with extras which puts more tension on it and makes it harder to move. You can also put some small wood blocks on either side of the trem block and lock it in place that way it won't move at all. I do this rather than just change out to a fixed bridge because i'm already used to the feel of the original one , i just lock it in place , and it does work fine.

Answer 2

Not really, the problem is strats have a big hole drilled in them for the trem..and if you put a hardtail bridge on it it will look stupid...I mean it can be done. it'll just look stupid. A better suggestion though would be to replace the spring in the trem, with some really hard springs, and fill every hole in the trem with a spring that way it will lock and never move. Put 5 springs in there if you have to. The trem will be rock solid. look the same...but not go out of tune and be able to tune almost any way you want since it will be locked down solid...

Answer 3

ditto - I have 5 springs in mine - done that way you still have a little trem if you want it and you can use a heavier string if you want.

Answer 4

Just block it like Clapton does.

WK