removing trem from Squier strat bridge

have trem stuck in block - rotation either way results in no vertical movement - any practical advice on removal ?
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 71960
    Take the bridge off the guitar, mount the block in a bench vice and turn the arm while pulling hard with a pair of mole grips or similar.

    It probably doesn't matter too much if you damage the arm in the process since if you succeed in getting it out you'll need to tap out the block for a larger thread (usually M6) and replace the arm anyway.

    If it's really stuck, take the block off the plate and pass the arm through the plate (you'll need to pull the plastic tip off), then replace the block and the arm.

    Or just replace the whole lot, if the guitar is worth it.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

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