I have a Tokai Super Edition Strat, around 84 vintage I think - Tremelo arm is missing. It has the Final Prospect bridge. Can anyone tell me what the diameter / thread size is so that I can by a new one? Is it metric or english sizing? Will a Fender work?
Help me figure out tremelo arm size - 84 Super Edition Strat
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marcusnieman
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Most all parts on Tokai's are metric. You can try a Fender or Allparts version but it may not fit.
marcusnieman said:
OK thanks - maybe I should just go down to the local hardware store and try screwing various size bolts in there to figure it out. Nearest town with a decent guitar store is 200 miles so I don't really have the option of trying out different whammy bars.
Goestoeleven
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I'm pretty sure the thread size is M5.5 or M5. Can't recall which though. The metric screw that has an 8mm hex head I think is the right size. Actually, that would make it a 5mm Allen key wouldn't it? So maybe it is M5 after all. Try one and see.
Try one off a Japanese Strat like a Squier or similar.
95% certain it won't be an imperial size. That would be taking vintage accuracy a bit too far!
If you have absolutely no joy getting one then just get an imperial one, cut the threaded bit off and re-thread it with the correct die. As far as I remember the actual rod diameter is pretty similar. It'll be about half an inch shorter than usual but it'll work.
Try one off a Japanese Strat like a Squier or similar.
95% certain it won't be an imperial size. That would be taking vintage accuracy a bit too far!
If you have absolutely no joy getting one then just get an imperial one, cut the threaded bit off and re-thread it with the correct die. As far as I remember the actual rod diameter is pretty similar. It'll be about half an inch shorter than usual but it'll work.
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