Callaham Stratocaster Tremolo Bridge, For Standard Strat (Mexico), w/Pop-In Gilmour-Length Arm

Incredible bridge/tremolo assembly for my 2004/2005 MIM Fender Stratocaster. The tone of this guitar was already really good surprisingly, but with this solid tremolo block, the tone is now really enhanced and sounds rounded out with a nice thick and meaty tone - - that alone is worth the money...again, the material used is solid and incredibly beefy...I will be buying more of these for other Strats.Also, I opted for the shorter Gilmour length pop-in tremolo arm and am very glad I did - - for me, this shorter length doesn't get in the way like the longer standard arm does - - with the tip going slightly past the bridge pickup (from my recollection - I'm at work and was reviewing another Amazon item and wanted to review this one otherwise who knows when I would).The arm definitely fits snugly with no movement once it's in place. It feels so solid as you apply pressure on the tremolo arm and there's not wiggling of the arm due to the bushing in the block so the arm stays in any position you put it in. (No need for the traditional small springs you typically drop in the block to retain tension on the standard Fender blocks.)The only negative I can think of with this shorter tremolo arm is that it takes a little more pressure to dive bomb due to shorter leverage, however, I believe if I continue to adjust the claw and spring length (and number of springs), it should be a little easier. It's nothing major in my opinion and isn't even a factor of reducing my star rating. I doubt I'll even adjust it at this point being that it's floating perfect for me and staying in tune - totally forgot about that aspect...this guitar stays in tune incredibly well. Fender locking tuning pegs, string tree, and a TUSQ XL nut, along with this bridge have all worked well.....Another side note: I was uncertain if the white arm tip would look odd with the black pickguard on this specific Strat, but it actually works well for me being that the contrast makes it easier to see when I need to use the tremolo arm.As they say, if you're on the fence, buy this - - especially if it's ever on sale.

It was too wide. Just leaving this review to save someone else the same problem. Now off tofind the correct one hopefully with the gilmour arm.

Better built and works much better than the Fender. Fender should really be ashamed of themselves for letting somebody else out-quality them.

I have these of my own and clients USA, MX and Japanese Strats- they make a huge difference in tonality and tuning stability. Install with a screwdriver in 30 minutes or less

Excellent, high end Tremolo System...adds a lot more sustain to my Strat...works smoothly, very easy to install

Absolutely wonderful product. Much higher quality than the stock Fender hardware. Recommended