‘76 Music Man Stingray Guitar

[Jblue76]

Hi all, anyone know the measurements of the fret wire used on the original Stingray and Sabre guitars?
Thanks!

[Jblue76]

I am also trying to find a bridge for a new build that will get me as close as possible to the original Sri gray or Sabre bridges— string through and six barrel saddles. Any ideas?
Thanks!!
J.

[Jblue76]

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[Craig]

Try these posts: Help - info on Leo Fender Stingray 1 please., Music Man Sabre I and Musicman Stingray 2 electonics.
Hope this helps.

[Jblue76]

Thanks so much for the links. Unfortunately I don’t think they mention fret measurements or neck specs other than radius. Any idea if there is a modern version of the bridge available? Something like the g&l saddle lock bridge but string through vs top loader.
Thanks!

[Craig]

Thanks so much for the links. Unfortunately I don’t think they mention fret measurements or neck specs other than radius. Any idea if there is a modern version of the bridge available? Something like the g&l saddle lock bridge but string through vs top loader.
Thanks!

The hardtail bridges in the F-100, known as the "Locktight" bridge but latter changed to the "Saddle-Lock", were string thru body bridges.
The production versions of these bridges would have the serial number ("G0xxxxx") stamped on the bridge. Here's my 1981 F-100 bridge:


Finding one of these bridges is going to be difficult but you might check the various auction and selling sites on the web for the early versions of this bridge.

Since our main focus here is on G&L instruments, you might try searching for Music Man (pre-Ernie Ball) websites for the details you seek.

[Jblue76]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.
All the best!
J.