Members Blackhell Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Okay guys, I know this kinda thread has probably been done, but I haven't seen one in the last 10 pages like this. My question is: What would buy? A guitar with a Floyd Rose (or any locking trem for that matter. Kahler or otherwise) Or a Vintage Trem? (6screw, 2 point, wilkinsons, etc, etc.)? I know this is all about what you play and your style, but it's a fair question. I prefer the Floyd Rose, and mostly because I use it alot and the music I play calls for tricks you can only do on a Floyd Rose like pull-ups and REALLY high squeals. State what you like, and the reason why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I own an OFR, a Fishman (Wilky with a piezo, basically) and a Schaller Floyd right now.. In the past I've owned traditional strat trems, 2 point strat trems, Kahler trems, etc.. If I had to pick my absolute favorite trem bridge, it'd be the Ibanez Edge Pro. Best feel, best range, most stable, looks awesome, so easy to work on, and replaceable knife edges.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 noneTrems: So simple, even a caveman can do it? Apparently not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walleyealx Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 i definitely like the old style trems. seems to stay in tune better for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have lots of both, some fixed bridges, and some trems that don't really fit either category (although they lean towards the locking design). I have mostly non-locking, so I voted for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members air guitar Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Original Schaller made Floyd Rose. It's real solid. I think I'd try to add the big brass block to it for even more sustain. After that the Kahler Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratotak Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have a Floyd on one of my guitars..Never use it..At most I would do would lay my palm on it and gently rock hand back and forward slightly for vibrato on open strings or close to the neck.Never used the Strat one..Have springs tighten up and 6 screws flush with bridge..Guess Im not into Whammy stuff..Although I like the look of a Floyd..It makes a guitar with a tremelo look tougher.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Trems: So simple, even a caveman can do it? Apparently not Just an old fart stuck in his hardtail ways. What did Quigley say after the pistol fight?[YOUTUBE]_eT33eT30Uc[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MONGOOZ Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 i have a Floyd, a standard AM Strat and a Bigsby Gretsch....and i freakin HATE the Floyd......yea....once they're locked down...they're indestructable...sorta.....but they are such a PITA...to work with.....in fact...it still has the same strings on it from 5 YEARS ago...cuz i don't wanna deal with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Rarely use em. Slight wiggle on a Strat trem is about it for me. Most of the time, the arm stays in the case. I play a strat more for the tone the trem assembly/springs contribute than actual use of the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I only have the vintage style,6 screws on my strat and the G&L type(blocked presently).All I need really, I have the strat floating so pull ups are possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sean-Patrick Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Everyone wants the easy maintainability of a hardtail or simple strat trem, but nobody wants the ultimately low usablility that makes the guitar go stark out of tune once the trem's been used enough to justify its place on the guitar. Because of this, I vote floyd, though jazzmaster trems are my favorite. If someone could make a hybrid, that'd be my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have one Wilkinson and one Strat whammy (Am Dlx with locking tuners). The Wilkinson has been excellent with Sperzel locking heads and graphite nut. The Strat's been more problematic: my guess is it's a combination of the nut (bone's great, but I think it needs more lube) and the fact that the Schaller locking heads are old and slipping. Never owned a Floyd Rose-style, and the Bigsby is great but a pain to restring unless you have locking tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hellion_213 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I prefer Floyds. Divebombs and squeals just aren't possible on non-locking trems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackhell Posted August 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow. I can't believe it's tied. I was waiting for a blow out from one side or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unclemeat Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 The Music Man vintage trem is my favorite. I love the feel of it. I imagine though its awesome stability is greatly enhanced by the locking tuners and perfectly cut nuts. I have had a luke, axis super sport, and now have a silhouette. When properly set up, you can't throw it of tune when you try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aloha Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I like two point non-locking paired with a good nut and locking tuners. For some reason, I feel like there is more spring in the feel (and I like that springy-ness). But FRs are nice too as are hard tails. Look: I like guitars! What can I say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darkmonohue Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 The three best non-locking tremolo (well, actually vibrato) bridges, in my experience (and in order) are: Trem-King: great tuning stability, smooth operation, doesn't detune when you bend or a string breaks -- expensive, requires routing to install Parker Fly tremolo: good stability, easy to adjust tension and switch from locked to down only to full float -- fiddly to set up, cannot be retrofitted Point Classic: good stability, especially with regard to return to zero, easy to adjust, smooth operation -- requires routing to install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I like Floyds cuz you can divebomb them and stay in tune, I like the wide pitch travel they have. That and they look badass:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Pretty happy with the 'Jeff Beck' system -- Fender 2pt bridge, LSR roller nut, Sperzel locking tuners. Plus even the budget Korean version of the PRS trem system on my Santana SE seems to work impressively well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Charley_5054 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Classic tremolo for me. The Floyd Rose, IMHO, is one of the worst looking piece of guitar engineering ever made. The bridge with all the fine tuners just looks too busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groovmongrel Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Tremelo is volume change, vibrato pitch change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave L Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 OFR and Schaller licensed Floyds for me. I like the way they feel and perform, and how they can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Mosrite, Bigsby, Jazzmaster/Jaguar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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