FS HWY1 Conversion Bridge

Sprocket · #1 Nov 17th 2009, 12:33 PM

Ive got a HWY1 conversion bridge I bought about a year ago, used it for a couple of weeks and then went back to vintage spacing.

This bridge has vintage bolt spacing but modern string spacing and is somewhat unique to the HWY1...but can be used on anything with vintage bolt spacing.

This is excellent if your vintage spaced bridge has you rolling off the fretboard on the high E string.

New condition, still has the (silver)sticker over the bridge plate and spring.
Does not include trem arm.

$80 shipped in the US

Sprocket · #2 Nov 24th 2009, 02:50 PM

Would a pic help?

StratocasterTalk · #3 Nov 24th 2009, 04:31 PM

Pictures always help!

Sprocket · #4 Dec 12th 2009, 10:41 AM

Okay, so finally Ive got some pics of this unique trem bridge.
If youll notice, the bolt spacing is wider(vintage 2 7/32") and the string spacing is narrower(modern 2 1/16")...this is really great if youve got/built a guitar where youre dancing on the edge of the fretboard on the high E string. Maybe vintage string spacing isnt for you??

I had this bridge installed for a lil over a week, Ive since learned to enjoy vintage spacing, I own nothing with modern currently.

NEW price is $70 includes everything shown and shipping within the US.

ThomQuietWolf · #5 Dec 12th 2009, 12:37 PM

What is FS HWY1

trick · #6 Dec 12th 2009, 01:26 PM

FS= Fender Strat , MODEL: HWY1

Sprocket · #7 Dec 12th 2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trick

FS= Fender Strat

or/and For Sale

I was thinking, this would also be good for a partscaster where you were combining a vintage style body with a modern neck(nut slot spacing).

StratocasterTalk · #8 Dec 12th 2009, 02:31 PM

FS means "for sale" but I have thread prefixes set. Read here for the thread prefixes.

Good luck with your sale Sprocket

ThomQuietWolf · #9 Dec 12th 2009, 02:40 PM

Somebody has to come by my house and slap me...
Ol Mr. Duh...

Stangmaster · #10 Dec 12th 2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomQuietWolf

Somebody has to come by my house and slap me...
Ol Mr. Duh...

It's too cold.

Sprocket · #11 Dec 23rd 2009, 10:47 AM

For the record...Id also be down with an even trade for a vintage spaced trem bridge too

ThomQuietWolf · #12 Dec 23rd 2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sprocket

For the record...Id also be down with an even trade for a vintage spaced trem bridge too

What's with the spacing?
How much can be tolerated?

Sprocket · #13 Feb 17th 2010, 12:40 PM

Reduced price, $40 + shipping!

TXgump · #14 Feb 17th 2010, 01:08 PM

You take care of the shipping and you have yourself a deal.

Sprocket · #15 Feb 17th 2010, 01:11 PM

Well then...its ON!
Send me a PM and we'll get the ball rollin.

poeman33 · #16 Feb 17th 2010, 02:57 PM

Sprocket...you got yourself a hell of a deal there...

Sprocket · #17 Feb 19th 2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by poeman33

Sprocket...you got yourself a hell of a deal there...

Its not really feeling like it.
I bought this bridge January last year, it was hard to come by, and I paid $79 + shipping from the Stratosphere(ebay store).
And to be HONEST, there arent really any Fender 2 7/32 string and bolt spacing tremolos really available now...the Ebay market is now flooded with only these conversion bridges in their place. If you see a bridge on Ebay that say "vintage STYLE" and then lacks bolt/string specs you can bet your ass its this bridge.

The last time I took a beating like this reselling an item was when I out grew my Vox AD30vt and sold it...I think Im going to hold onto this bridge, TXgump hasnt contacted me anyways, and Ive had too much time to consider the cost/loss since his post.