1989 Squier II Stratocaster rides again

Will the bridge block last?

For about 15 to 20 years it will, and then crumble apart just like the first one did. This is why I bought a second one.

Will the second block crumble apart just like the first even if it goes unused? No. That one won't have any stress put on it from claw springs pulling on it, so it won't weaken.

The second block is a "just in case I need it" thing. It's probably true I'll never use it, but I feel better having it around if for whatever reason the replacement block starts to crumble early.

I don't plan on actually using the trem system, which will make the block last longer.

In the end, I finally found the bridge block I needed and the guitar is working again.

I like this so much that there may be another Strat in my future...

Published 2019 Nov 26