Bridges: Squier VS Fender

ejaggers · #1 06-13-2011, 11:08 AM

Are there any differences between the standard Squier AFN, VM, and CV bridges, and a Fender? They all look the same to me.

PBnJBassist · #2 06-13-2011, 11:12 AM

Classic Vibes have a High-Mass bridge which also gives it a larger string space. Squier Affinities, Vintage Modified, and standard Fenders seem to be the similar, if not the same.

littlepope · #3 06-13-2011, 11:56 AM

Also the 5 string holes from Squier P bass special is not the same as a CV '60 Jazz bridge as far as hole lineup even though they both are 5 holes. This is due to CV '60 bridge and Highmass being with a wider string spacing. Also the footprint is larger.

So check the specs (drawings) on each one-you'll see. This is from personal experience on changing it out.

ejaggers · #4 06-13-2011, 01:39 PM

The reason I'm asking is this, if you exchange a AFN bridge on a squier with a standard fender bridge, did you just put the same bridge back on?

ejaggers · #5 06-15-2011, 02:16 PM

SurferJoe46 · #6 06-15-2011, 07:21 PM

I got into the Fender catalog one day when I was Googling some Squier part numbers concerning bridges.

For the most part, a Squier bridge and a Fender of the same number are that - the same.

Now - some believe even the old Squier Affinities somehow have an inferior bridge as Fender won't put their 'good gear' on a cheap Chinese bass.

Wrong. There are exceptions of course as my Squier Affinity P has one of the oddest bridges I've - or anyone's every seen. It's not heavy, but it's not stock thickness or spacing and it certainly is original.

So - in the long run, a bridge is a bridge and unless one is looking for a artsy-fartsy logo or ignorant bragging rights, they are pretty much all the same.

Pilgrim · #7 06-15-2011, 08:36 PM

I don't see much point in replacing a Squier bent-metal bridge with a Fender one. Even if they're not identical, they're so similar that there would be no difference in playability, adjustment or sound. I suppose that if you needed to fine-tune the string placement, you could change to the threaded saddles.

slaphappychappy · #8 06-16-2011, 12:01 AM

as long as it holds the strings off the body, has good sustain, and can adjust the intonation correctly then it is a good bridge. I've mentioned that i have a badass bridge as well, and it is in a box of parts under my bed cos I see no benefit from it whatsoever.

ejaggers · #9 06-16-2011, 07:36 AM

Thanks SurferJoe46, Pilgrim, and slaphappychappy.

SurferJoe46: This info has been very helpful!!!

Pilgrim: I think I will change to the threaded saddles, this is good advice. in fact I read a thread by WalterW that said the same thing.

slaphappychappy: I aggree. The BA is too expensive for little benefit. I have modded my AFN P and replaced everything except the bridge and tuners. I just don't see the point.