Where Can I Buy More Ameri. Pro Nylon Bushings?

[RoséBear]

Anyone know where I can buy more of these? Some may have different experiences but I actually really like them! They flex, allowing the bridge to rock, but make sure it always returns to the central position. Looking to put some on my jaguar w staytrem.

[timtam]

Riley is the only place I've seen the legit Fender ones aftermarket ...
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-am ... 710508000/
Note:
"Genuine Fender American Professional Jaguar Jazzmaster bridge thimble sleeves set of 2 fits American Pro, American Vintage, and American Original models and Mexico Classic 60s models with vintage bridge. Does not fit Japan Mustang bridge. Does not fit Johnny Marr Jaguar bridge."


Specs from Riley:
Inner diameter 0.262″ 6.7mm
outer diameter 0.315″ 8.0mm
top diameter 0.516″ 13.1mm

Since they don't fit the Marr bridge, they may not fit the Staytrem ??

[Danley]

I'm pretty curious why they wouldn't fit an MIJ Mustang bridge; I assume it's more to do with the cups than the bridge itself? I've seen more variance in the metal cups (as far as both internal/external width/diameter,) than I've observed in the legs of bridges (where I've both seen long/short legs, but not anything that would appear to inhibit these sliding on a US vs. MIJ bridge.)

[RoséBear]

Riley is the only place I've seen the legit Fender ones aftermarket ...
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-am ... 710508000/
Note:
"Genuine Fender American Professional Jaguar Jazzmaster bridge thimble sleeves set of 2 fits American Pro, American Vintage, and American Original models and Mexico Classic 60s models with vintage bridge. Does not fit Japan Mustang bridge. Does not fit Johnny Marr Jaguar bridge."


Specs from Riley:
Inner diameter 0.262″ 6.7mm
outer diameter 0.315″ 8.0mm
top diameter 0.516″ 13.1mm

Since they don't fit the Marr bridge, they may not fit the Staytrem ??

Yes true, I’m curious if anyone can chime in from here if they fit

[timtam]

I'm pretty curious why they wouldn't fit an MIJ Mustang bridge; I assume it's more to do with the cups than the bridge itself? I've seen more variance in the metal cups (as far as both internal/external width/diameter,) than I've observed in the legs of bridges (where I've both seen long/short legs, but not anything that would appear to inhibit these sliding on a US vs. MIJ bridge.)

You would think that the ways in which they wouldn't fit would be (1) if the bridge posts have an OD that is greater than the ID of the nylon bushings (6.7mm), or (2) the thimbles have an ID that is greater than the OD of the bushings (8mm). Remembering that Riley's measurements sometimes have a little wiggle room. But if you measure a bridge you have and it does not match (1) or (2), it should probably be OK with the bushings. But I included the Staytrem pic because the shoulder at the top of the posts may limit how low the bridge can go with the bushings in place ?

Specs from Riley:
Inner diameter 0.262″ 6.7mm
outer diameter 0.315″ 8.0mm

[RoséBear]

I'm pretty curious why they wouldn't fit an MIJ Mustang bridge; I assume it's more to do with the cups than the bridge itself? I've seen more variance in the metal cups (as far as both internal/external width/diameter,) than I've observed in the legs of bridges (where I've both seen long/short legs, but not anything that would appear to inhibit these sliding on a US vs. MIJ bridge.)

You would think that the ways in which they wouldn't fit would be (1) if the bridge posts have an OD that is greater than the ID of the nylon bushings (6.7mm), or (2) the thimbles have an ID that is greater than the OD of the bushings (8mm). Remembering that Riley's measurements sometimes have a little wiggle room. But if you measure a bridge you have and it does not match (1) or (2), it should probably be OK with the bushings. But I included the Staytrem pic because the shoulder at the top of the posts may limit how low the bridge can go with the bushings in place ?

Specs from Riley:
Inner diameter 0.262″ 6.7mm
outer diameter 0.315″ 8.0mm

My staytrem comes in tomorrow, so I’ll check back with an update. Thanks guys!

[pikmin]

And so ?

Is the Staytrem working with the american Pro thimbles sleeves ? I’d like to buy some but I need to be sure ...

[Sonichris]

I buy them at the Ace True Value hardware store. Take your bridge, and your guitar body, or the whole thing in, and look at the nylon bushings. They are .49 cents each.

[dren68]

And so ?

Is the Staytrem working with the american Pro thimbles sleeves ? I’d like to buy some but I need to be sure ...

They worked with my Staytrem.

[pikmin]

And so ?

Is the Staytrem working with the american Pro thimbles sleeves ? I’d like to buy some but I need to be sure ...

They worked with my Staytrem.

Great ! Thank you ! I just ordered a pair of these bushings ;-)

[Hoyt54]

And so ?

Is the Staytrem working with the american Pro thimbles sleeves ? I’d like to buy some but I need to be sure ...

They worked with my Staytrem.

+1, I have a Staytrem in my Am Pro Jag and it fit into these just fine.

[Glass_Hero]

I found a source for these bushings, now I have 100 bushings. Is anyone interested? PM me as I have plenty to spare.

I think I can share images with this link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/7RyB8bJpLNBSX75Z7

My VM Jag had two different sized thimbles, but was able to prevent excess rocking, shifting, moving and help center the bridge. The VM Jag thimbles are Slightly larger then the Standard American thimble, fit snug in American thimbles.

Tested on stock jag bridge, Aftermarket Mustang style bridge and Modified Jag/Jazz bridge (single groove, height adjustable). All bridges fit and had a small amount of rocking when using whammy bar.

I wouldn't say this locks the bridge in place but it does limit rocking travel distance.

[CROSS_guitars]

I found a source for these bushings, now I have 100 bushings. Is anyone interested? PM me as I have plenty to spare.

I think I can share images with this link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/7RyB8bJpLNBSX75Z7

My VM Jag had two different sized thimbles, but was able to prevent excess rocking, shifting, moving and help center the bridge. The VM Jag thimbles are Slightly larger then the Standard American thimble, fit snug in American thimbles.

Tested on stock jag bridge, Aftermarket Mustang style bridge and Modified Jag/Jazz bridge (single groove, height adjustable). All bridges fit and had a small amount of rocking when using whammy bar.

I wouldn't say this locks the bridge in place but it does limit rocking travel distance.

This is what I'm after! where did you get these ones?

[whitewatersky]

glad I saw this. I'm about to try pulling them outta my American Pro JM to fit Mastery thimbles into the guitar since the Mastery doesn't fit in (as they warned on the Mastery website).

I'm fitting the Mastery cos the factory bridge is annoyingly wide (55mm) and the strings are too close to the edge of the fretboard for my liking. Plus I always knock the low-E out of it's saddle with the heel of my palm ....

a mate reminded me that I should have a backup plan if (when) I mess up the ones I when removing them....

I tried the dowel method for removing the originals from the guitar but couldn't get that to work.

how have you removed them ?

[timtam]

glad I saw this. I'm about to try pulling them outta my American Pro JM to fit Mastery thimbles into the guitar since the Mastery doesn't fit in (as they warned on the Mastery website).

I'm fitting the Mastery cos the factory bridge is annoyingly wide (55mm) and the strings are too close to the edge of the fretboard for my liking. Plus I always knock the low-E out of it's saddle with the heel of my palm ....

a mate reminded me that I should have a backup plan if (when) I mess up the ones I when removing them....

I tried the dowel method for removing the originals from the guitar but couldn't get that to work.

how have you removed them ?

6mm expansion bolt (eyelet end is not necessary but nice if you can find it; a regular nut on the end is fine though) ... wrapping the expanding end with a little tape may improve grip if necessary to remove thimbles and/or bushings ...


BTW the later generation of the Am Pro (I's) have the same Mustang-style bridge but with narrower 52mm E-E spacing (9.5" radius), which can be bought from several sources, eg
https://darrenriley.com/store/fender-am ... 709942000/