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Which hardtail routs string holes fits Gotoh bridge?

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I know I can get a Gotoh bridge rout for an upcharge, but lets say I choose one of the regular hardtail routs (narrow / vintage / standard) which one would have a string hole spacing matching the Gotoh bridge?

In case there are non, I guess I'll might consider the upcharge option  :icon_biggrin:
 
The Gotoh hardtail shown here: 
http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/All_Hardware_and_Parts_by_Instrument/Electric_Guitar_Parts/Electric_Guitar_Bridges_and_Tailpieces/Non-trem_Electric_Guitar_Bridges/Gotoh_Hardtail_Bridge.html


EDIT:
the Gotoh linked to above runs a string-spread of ~52 mm, vs. 54 for modern narrow Fender spacing, and ~56 mm for vintage spacing.  So I would tend to want to pay for the actual drilling you need, instead of hoping for the best.  Alternatively, you could go with something besides the Gotoh part.  I've been very happy with the modern-spaced Hipshot in stainless steel here: 
http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=328


I don't know how the exchange rate works out for you in Sweden, but they are offered at a decent price at http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/gbridge_hipshothardtail.htm



 
Sorry, I REALLY don't like the look of Hipshot bridges, the way the plate has walls...

I want it to be flat. The Gotoh hardtail is the best looking hardtail for me :)

Gotoh_Hardtail_Bridge.jpg


But yeah, I think it's worth just paying those $40 and be done with it :)
 
Oh, I didn't know Hipshot had regular looking bridges. Well, I cant get them in sweden, and Gotoh bridges are cheap here, so I think I'll go with Gotoh. Which I already have on a guitar and am very happy with it. It's also steel, so.

Because whenever people talk about Hipshots it's usually these, and I think they are ugly as hell!
Hipshot_Hardtail_Bridge.jpg
 
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