My bro has a Martin, but never let me play it. I was just doing a two point pivot tremolo adjustment on a Squire. When I news googled guitar that came up with this article, I thought it a bit of relief from the other news
STRATOCASTER® ADJUSTMENT AND CARE
http://www.fender.com/support/stratocaster.php
For a two-pivot model such as the American Series bridge, use your tremolo arm to pull the bridge back flush with the body and adjust the two pivot screws to the point where the tremolo plate sits entirely flush at the body (not lifted at the front or back of the plate).
Allowing the bridge to float freely (no tension on the tremolo arm) using the claw screws in the tremolo cavity, adjust the bridge to your desired angle—Fender spec is a 1/8” (3.2 mm) gap at rear of bridge.
I have a D-18 that I bought in the early 70s for $500. It has mellowed in color and sound very nicely over the years. I have had to have the pick guard replaced, but apart from that it’s been trouble-free.
Squiers are good guitars. I had an acoustic that I gave to a family member because it was so easy to play. I have a Fender Nashville Tele that I have been promising myself I would learn to play better on,but never do seem to have enough time.
parsy, who wishes he didn’t have to work.